Retail outlets continue business on occasion of Eid
Eid Al-Adha celebrations have been bustling in Qatar and have kept many of its citizens active and lively.
But, it hasn’t been a holiday period for all of us.
People working for small neighbourhood retail outlets and restaurants have had their businesses running as is the routine.
The reasons given for the rationale behind keeping shops and restaurants open during these days are growing competition and a spike in demand.
While some small restaurants remain closed for a day or for some hours on the first day of the holidays, most continue to function and see a steady flow of customers during this period.
It is also learnt that due to steep hike in rents in recent years, no retail establishment could afford to stay closed for more than a day.
Many operators of neighbourhood groceries point out that the chances of receiving orders for home deliveries increase as many people choose to enjoy the holiday by staying back in the country during this period.
Barbershops and laundries, too, have remained busy, especially in the evening.
Several other commercial outlets and people engaged in various sectors, including those providing essential, emergency and health services, have continued to function normally during the holidays.
For some, in fact, the workload increases during this period in order to ensure that things go on smoothly.
