Turkish: Interest in candy and chocolate increased before the holiday

Published 2022년 4월 25일

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In Samsun, Turkey, there has been a noticeable increase in the purchase of holiday-related items such as candy, Turkish delight, and chocolate as the date for Eid al-Fitr draws near. This annual tradition, expected to fall between 2-4 May this year, has led to a surge in demand and a resulting increase in prices for these confections. Factors such as rising sugar prices have particularly impacted the cost of holiday candies, with prices for some items more than doubling compared to last year. This trend has been observed and commented on by local traders, highlighting the early shopping activity and the challenges of affording these treats at the escalating prices.

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One week before Eid al-Fitr, interest in candy, Turkish delight and chocolate increased. As the sultan of 11 months comes to the last week of Ramadan, preparations for Eid al-Fitr have begun. Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated by the Islamic world on 2-3-4 May. Citizens, who took the way of the tradesmen to do holiday shopping, have already started to buy candy, Turkish delight and chocolate before the busy days. "Holiday activity has begun" Noting that the holiday activity has started in Samsun, tradesman Yasin Kuloğlu said, "Compared to last year, holiday candies were quite expensive. Citizens show the most interest in glass candy. "We are selling the chocolate that we sell for 60 liras, at 100 liras this year. The holiday activity has also started slowly. Everyone has already started to buy their candies at the rate of their own budget," he said. "There is an increase in sugar, Turkish delight and chocolate prices" Referring to the fact that the prices have increased considerably ...

Source: Sondakika