Photography & Video Documentation Coverage by Machizo Team
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims worldwide partake in traditional culinary traditions following a full day of fasting and prayer. On the eve of Ramadan, particularly across Muslim communities and nations, temporary street markets emerge to offer specialized culinary selections. These iftar markets are widely celebrated for providing affordable and flavorful cuisine.
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, the historic Chawkbazar stands out as a renowned destination for iftar. Residents (Dhakabashi) share a strong preference for Mughal-style fried specialties and traditional delicacies.
The iconic market sloganââBoro baper pola khaay, thonga voira voira loiya jaayâ (āĻŦāĻĄāĻŧ āĻŦāĻžāĻĒā§āĻ° āĻĒā§āĻ˛āĻžāĻ¯āĻŧ āĻāĻžāĻ¯āĻŧ, āĻ ā§āĻā§āĻāĻžāĻ¯āĻŧ āĻāĻāĻ°āĻž āĻāĻāĻ°āĻž āĻ˛āĻāĻ¯āĻŧāĻž āĻ¯āĻžāĻ¯āĻŧâĻ)âis deeply embedded in Bangladeshi culture and resonates prominently throughout the bustling bazaar located directly in front of the historic Chawkbazar Shahi Mosque.
