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SUKKUR, Jul 17 (APP):The People of Sukkur without any discrimination, set up Sabeel (water stalls) and cooked Haleem (Niaz) to distribute among the faithful on the 10th of Muharram (Wednesday).
The cooking of Haleem is an old tradition as the people from various localities collected the amount and then cooked the Niaz of Haleem on the day of Ashura to observe the great sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS).
Like all other religious occasions, Muharram also has its economic significance. A large number of people distribute Haleem, Chana, and Sharbat (soft drink) among the poor, as well as faithful, relatives, and neighbours. Besides, many people arrange Nazr and Niaz by distributing Biryani and Qorma with Sheermal, Taftan, or Roti.
A Shia faithful, Mumtaz Bhutto a residential from Jillani Road Sukkur told APP that a rough estimate, people of Sukkur and Rohri spend billions of rupees for the distribution and preparation of Niaz in Muharram with their self-contribution. People started buying things for Nazro Niaz from the first of Muharram, which rose to a peak on Ashura day, he added.
According to the Retailers, the buying of commodities gathered momentum from Muharram 3 in the Sukkur district, Wholesalers, retailers, shopkeepers, and market forces fully exploited this situation by demanding higher prices.
Milk is heavily used in making sweet drinks during Muharram. A sudden increase in milk prices during Muharram is a sheer jerk to the consumers.