Bohri Bazaar, also known as Bohra Bazaar, (Urdu: بوہری بازار) is a bazaar located in Saddar Town, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.[1]
Bohri Bazaar
بوہری بازار | |
|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| City | Karachi |
| Founded | 1939 |
It is one of the oldest marketplaces of Karachi.[2][3]
Bohri Bazaar was once the most famous shopping place in Karachi.[2][3] It has historical importance similar to Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar.[2][3]
History
editBohri Bazaar was established in 1939 as a location for camps for British military personnel.[1] The bazaar named after Bohra community of Karachi.[4][5] The community has built a mosque called Tahiri Masjid at the centre of the bazaar.[4]
As of August 2022, the bazaar consists of at least 5,000 shops.[4]
Incidents
editParts of Bohri Bazaar were badly damaged in a fire in 1958 but were rebuilt, and again in the 1987 Karachi car bombing and were restored later.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Bohri bazaar; an old Bazaar of Karachi". World Architecture Community.
- ^ a b c d "Cultural heritage: Bohri Bazaar – once a most famous thriving marketplace". The Express Tribune. 22 February 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ^ a b c "Bohri bazaar: Stepping back in time". Dawn newspaper. 30 January 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ^ a b c "Bohri Bazaar, where old meets new - A historic place with affordable shopping attracts customers from all over Karachi". Bol TV News website.
- ^ "Bohri Bazaar saga". Bol TV News website.
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