Iraqi families prefer shopping from Shorja market during Ramadan

STORY: Iraqi families prefer shopping from Shorja market during Ramadan DATELINE: March 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people shopping in the traditional Shorja market STORYLINE: Iraqis bought the sweets, spices and some Ramadan decorations they need on the first day of Ramadan at the famous Shorja market in Baghdad, Iraq. Preparing for Ramadan is an ancient tradition in Iraq. Ahmed al-Sarraf, a regular visitor to the Shorja market, told Xinhua that "many of our families used to go to Shorja market to buy many things, including sweets, spices, lanterns, and other decorative lights to decorate their homes and dining tables." Najeh Alwan, a shop owner, said the demand of shoppers increases dramatically with Ramadan, as families are keen to decorate their homes and dining tables to enjoy life during Ramadan. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Baghdad. (XHTV)