Sharjah24: Sharjah Ramadan Festival (SRF), organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), is witnessing a remarkable turnout of shoppers across diverse shopping centers in the emirate.
Families have flocked to SRF’s markets in large numbers to buy essentials ahead of Eid al-Fitr, availing themselves of the premium offers and products available at competitive prices.
Visitors also have the chance to enjoy special discounts and win valuable prizes and shopping vouchers in various raffle draws, while indulging in heritage-themed programmes and activities complementing the myriad of enticing promotions offered by exhibitors.
Offering an exciting array of captivating surprises in the world of shopping, the 34th edition of Sharjah Ramadan Festival is proceeding with the giveaways of purchase vouchers, as part of the AED 1 million prize pool allocated by the committee in charge of organising SRF and other commercial venues.
Vouchers and prizes are distributed among shoppers as a form of “Eidiyah”- the tradition of giving cash as a gift during Eid Al Fitr.
The first tranche of vouchers, totaling AED 300,000, has already been given away to shoppers, while the remainder (AED 700,00) will be handed out during the numerous events and competitions held at the shopping centers and destinations across the festival’s pavilions throughout its remaining days. The event is slated to run until April 13th.
Jamal Saeed Bouzanjal, Director of the Corporate Communication Department at the Sharjah Chamber, emphasised that the huge influx of visitors during the festival is a testament to the Chamber's success in organising the event and its commitment to enhancing each season with a plethora of surprises and exclusive offers.
He pointed out that the event encompasses diverse shopping promotions and offers, as it features the ‘Ramadan Nights’ exhibition at Expo Centre Sharjah as well as the 'Souq Al Freej' market, providing the emirate’s residents and visitors with an extensive range of offerings that cater to the requirements of both the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. This presents an ideal opportunity, characterized by perfect timing, to fulfill community needs at competitive prices.
For his part, Mohammed Obaid Al Khayyal, the chairman of the Raffles Committee for Sharjah Ramadan Festival (SRF), noted that the festival promises further numerous valuable prizes and gifts to be offered to the emirate’s residents and visitor though an upcoming array of activities and events.
He added that the event provides an opportunity for attendees to indulge in a unique shopping experience that boasts special promotions and enticing discounts of up to 75 percent on a diverse range of household goods and essentials at competitive prices, offered by thousands of participating retail outlets.
These stores and outlets feature international brands, as visitors can capitalise on the massive discounts on various products, including essential household items, electronics, fashion, and beauty essentials, and much more.
As an integral component of the Sharjah Ramadan Festival, the 'Souq Al Freej' market keeps its momentum showcasing a diverse array of products curated by small and medium-sized businesses’ owners, productive families, and entrepreneurs.
Similarly, the ‘Ramadan Nights’ exhibition, held at the Expo Centre Sharjah, continues to draw a massive crowd from the emirate’s residents and visitors.