Monday is the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the month-long dawn to sunset fasting of Ramadan.
It is a time of contemplation, but also sharing and celebrating with loved ones.
This year has been very different and a very difficult year for people.
This year, the cost-of-living crisis is squeezing hard.
But this year the bulk buying has reduced. People are definitely holding back, and the tills are showing that.
Families' ability to access necessities and this is a particular challenge for those fasting during the holy month.
People go into debt, they want to spend on their children. But this year, the cost-of-living crisis is squeezing hard.
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