Alley 157 is home to the largest Muslim community in Ho Chi Minh City, with about 3,000 people living in 16 parishes. The majority of the people here are Cham people who migrated from An Giang in the 1960s. During Ramadan, this small market becomes especially bustling.
Danh Husen has lived in this alley since he was born, and he always feels excited when entering Ramadan. "During this month, I will rest and fast during the day, and in the afternoon I will go to the market to sell food to prepare for everyone to break their fast. The food sold at the market costs from 15,000 VND to 20,000 VND only," the 14-year-old boy shared.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, also known as the month of fasting. During this month, Muslims are not allowed to eat, drink, or smoke from sunrise to sunset. This year, Ramadan began on February 28 and will last for a month. During this time, locals and Muslims from other places flock to the market to buy Halal food.
In addition to food, this market also sells Muslim jewelry, perfumes and souvenirs.
At 2pm every day, stalls selling food, cakes and dried goods begin to bustle, the market is open from 1pm to 5pm, Muslims will start praying at the Mosque at 6pm. There are about 20 stalls in the alley, selling a variety of foods. Eating only takes place after sunset (around 6:10pm), so this is the busiest time of the market when people are preparing for meals.
Muslims consider Ramadan an occasion to eat together, creating a cozy atmosphere. Many people sell takeaway dishes such as vermicelli soup with crab, chicken bones, tomatoes, and tofu (because Muslims do not eat pork). Prices range from only 15,000 VND to more than 20,000 VND per dish.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/kham-pha-am-thuc-o-khu-cho-hoi-giao-tai-tp-hcm-196250314102324583.htm
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