Ramadan bazaars typically start around 4pm, with some opening as early as 3pm, depending on the neighbourhood, patronage patterns and vendors. Being one of the earliest customers may not be a great idea as the bazaar won’t be running at full steam with some stallholders choosing to start later.
If you’re keen to beat the crowds, the ideal time to go is around 5pm. To fully experience the atmosphere, head in at 6pm. If you go at 7pm, you’ll likely find empty stalls, especially the popular ones, having already sold out and the vendors will be packing up.
Iftar, signalling the breaking of the fast for the faithful, depends on the moonrise for the day and will as such differ from state to state. All fasting Muslims, including stallholders, will break fast at that time which means the bazaars will wind down after 7pm.
