Ramadan is one of the most eagerly awaited months, and a signature event during this period is the Ramadan bazaar!
It's the best time to support local small businesses, and enjoy good food as well.
Selangor, which has nine districts, offers a variety of Ramadan bazaars that provide a selection of food and delicacies.
Let's check out seven of the most popular Ramadan bazaars in the state.
PERKARANGAN STADIUM SHAH ALAM
With plenty of parking space and a wide bazaar area, the renowned Shah Alam Stadium Ramadan Bazaar is the favourite of the residents of Shah Alam.
The variety of dishes for iftar to choose from include sotong bakar boroi, ayam madu and sata which are some of the popular dishes at this bazaar!
For those craving Mediterrenean cuisine, Mandy Rice by Chef Ammar is also available here. However, be prepared to get in line as the queue is long!
USJ 4 SUBANG JAYA
For those living in the Subang area, the Ramadan bazaar at USJ 4 is a must-visit.
Opening as early as 3pm, up to 160 stalls in this bazaar offer a variety of dishes every year, such as briyani, mango ice cream float and murtabak.
Located next to SMK USJ 4, the bazaar is very easy to locate since it can be seen from the roadside.
PADANG PERBANDARAN PETALING JAYA
Located next to the MPAJ Town Hall, this Ramadan bazaar is one of the focal areas in Petaling Jaya.
With a wide pedestrian area, visitors can find iftar dishes here even in the late afternoon!
There are various delicacies offered at the 114 stalls here such as gearbox soup, Tawau honey chicken wings, kuih peneram and akok.
TAMAN SRI ANDALAS, KLANG
One of the Klang residents' most awaited Ramadan bazaars is the Taman Sri Andalas Ramadan Bazaar.
It is a mainstay in the Klang area every time the month of Ramadan arrives.
Grilled tongmo, ayam percik and various types of kebab are available here.
It's definitely one of the bazaars you can visit to get mouth-watering dishes to break your fast!
PKNS SHAH ALAM
Another famous Ramadan bazaar in Shah Alam is located next to the PKNS building. It is is one of the most visited bazaars and opens as early as 3pm.
Each stall sells flavourful dishes that are in high demand and very popular, such as popiah basah, daging salai masak lemak, nasi kerabu tumis and lamb kebabs.
Visitors can park their vehicles in nearby buildings, such as Plaza Shah Alam or at PKNS.
JALAN SS6/1 KELANA JAYA
The Kelana Jaya Section 6 Ramadan Bazaar is one of the area's main bazaars, especially for students from Universiti Malaya and Mahsa.
Located in front of Jaya One, this bazaar offers Ramadan fare at reasonable prices.
A total of 197 stalls here offer a variety of unique dishes and drinks like air kasturi asam boi, ayam percik and karipap gergasi.
The bazaar also offers international cuisine such as sushi, pizza, pasta, and Korean fried chicken.
LOTUS KUALA SELANGOR
Located in front of Kuala Selangor's Lotus branch, this bazaar offers interesting iftar dishes that can only be found in the month of Ramadan such as roti john, tepung pelita and ayam golek.
You can also get traditional Javanese food such as Nasi Ambeng and Pecal.
Patrons are advised to visit this bazaar as early as 3pm since this bazaar gets quite crowded throughout the month of Ramadan!