Ramadan night market gets ‘overwhelming’ response in Australia’s Adelaide
ADELAIDE, Australia (MNTV) – Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, has embraced its first Ramadan night market, which after this year’s success is likely to become a permanent part of Adelaide’s cultural landscape.
A Ramadan night market is a lively, festive marketplace that comes to life during the holy month of Ramadan, after sunset when Muslims break their fast.
Almina’s Kitchen, situated on Main North Road, Blair Athol, is organizing the Ramadan night market until 29 March, welcoming visitors nightly from 7pm until late.
This market is the first of its kind in Adelaide, offering an immersive cultural experience for the wider community, Glam Adelaide reports.
These markets are popular in many countries with significant Muslim populations, including India, the UK, the US, and Canada. They also pull huge crowds in New South Wales and Victoria, and now, South Australia has its very own.
Almina’s Kitchen owner Sam Mina, seeing the overwhelming response wishes he had gone bigger. “We’ve been inundated every night,” he adds.
“I attended one of the markets in Melbourne and was completely inspired by the atmosphere. That’s when I decided to bring one to South Australia. In Sydney, the markets attract over 1.5 million visitors over just a few weekends. Although we’ve only got a 40-metre-long driveway, we’ve been serving hundreds of people every night.”
A traditional Ramadan night market serves as both a shopping and social hub, offering everything from traditional foods to cultural performances and handmade crafts.
The Adelaide market is buzzing every night, with over 20 bustling stalls, featuring an enticing selection of traditional dishes, aromatic desserts, and artisanal goods.
Beyond food and drinks, the market also showcases henna art, handcrafted clothing, and specialty groceries, offering a true celebration of Ramadan’s spirit through cuisine, craftsmanship, and community.
“We are definitely adding some exciting new foods and experiences next week in the lead-up to the end of Ramadan on 29 March. And next year, we’ll create a much bigger and more diverse market.”
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