Old market draws crowds with traditional experience in Iraq’s Najaf
Shafaq News- Najaf
Najaf’s Grand Market is attracting visitors from across Iraq, offering a traditional shopping experience, as a Shafaq News field tour captured the atmosphere inside the historic market, one of the city’s main landmarks.
The market reflects a lively scene, where vendors’ calls
blend with the movement of shoppers, highlighting its close link to daily life
for residents and visitors.
According to shop owners, activity increases during religious seasons, as the market’s proximity to the Imam Ali Shrine (the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Imam in Shiite Islam) attracts large numbers of visitors, boosts economic activity, and provides jobs for many families.
Shops offer a variety of goods, including fabrics, perfumes, religious gifts, and food items, making it a key destination for local and foreign shoppers.
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