Stocking up for Ramadan - in pictures

  • People stock up for Ramadan at the Lulu hypermarket in Silicon Oasis in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    People stock up for Ramadan at the Lulu hypermarket in Silicon Oasis in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • Hasmik Petrosyan fills up her basket with all the right ingredients for iftar.
    Hasmik Petrosyan fills up her basket with all the right ingredients for iftar.
  • Eric Dury buying muesli, bananas and milk for suhoor.
    Eric Dury buying muesli, bananas and milk for suhoor.
  • Shoppers make last-minute purchases for Ramadan.
    Shoppers make last-minute purchases for Ramadan.
  • Naseeba Jefeer's children help her buy the right food for Ramadan.
    Naseeba Jefeer's children help her buy the right food for Ramadan.
  • Hasnaa Nofal with her daughter Janna Osama shopping for Ramadan.
    Hasnaa Nofal with her daughter Janna Osama shopping for Ramadan.
  • Omar Obeidat fills his trolley.
    Omar Obeidat fills his trolley.
  • Bottles of Vimto are a perennial favourite for Ramadan food shoppers.
    Bottles of Vimto are a perennial favourite for Ramadan food shoppers.

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