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'''Meenā Bāzār''' or '''Mina Bazaar''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|مینا بازار}}}}, {{lang-hi|मीना बाज़ार}}, {{lang-bn|মীনা বাজার}}) is a special [[bazaar]] to sell items to raise money for charity and non-profit organizations. It also refers to a number of modern-day shopping centres and retail stores.
'''Meenā Bāzār''' or '''Mina Bazaar''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|مینا بازار}}}}, {{lang-hi|मीना बाज़ार}}, {{lang-bn|মীনা বাজার}}) is a special [[bazaar]] to sell items to raise money for charity and non-profit organizations. It also refers to a number of modern-day shopping centres and retail stores.
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During the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] era Meena Bazaars, also known as ''Kuhs Ruz'' ("Day of Joy") were exclusively held for women, while the emperor and a few princes were the only males present.<ref>Mukherjee, Soma (2001). p. 80.</ref><ref>Eraly, Abraham (2007). ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=Zpa8gyGW_twC The Mughal World: Life in India's Last Golden Age]''. Penguin Books India. {{ISBN|0143102621}}. p. 70.</ref>
During the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] era Meena Bazaars, also known as ''Kuhs Ruz'' ("Day of Joy") were exclusively held for women, while the emperor and a few princes were the only males present.<ref>Mukherjee, Soma (2001). p. 80.</ref><ref>Eraly, Abraham (2007). ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=Zpa8gyGW_twC The Mughal World: Life in India's Last Golden Age]''. Penguin Books India. {{ISBN|0143102621}}. p. 70.</ref>


The Bazaars took 5 to 8 days during the [[Norouz]] (New Year) festival. Emperor [[Humayun]] was the first to organize them, but [[Akbar]] and his successors made them more elaborate. The fair was closed for the public, while the women of the [[harem]] and the wives and daughters of the noblemen in the court, set up their own stalls to sell cloth, jewellery, handicrafts etc. Only the emperor, princes and some nobles were allowed to enter the bazaar to purchase the goods, which were sold at high prices. The earnings were given for charity.<ref>Mukherjee, Soma (2001). pp. 102-103.</ref>
The Bazaars took 5 to 8 days during the [[Norouz]] (New Year) festival. Emperor [[Humayun]] was the first to organize them, but [[Akbar]] and his successors made them more elaborate. Later the fair was closed for the public. Only the emperor, princes and some nobles were allowed to enter the bazaar.<ref>Mukherjee, Soma (2001). pp. 102–103.</ref>


==Other==
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== External links ==
== References ==
[https://www.meenabazaar.com/ Official Website]
 
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Meenā Bāzār or Mina Bazaar (Urdu: مینا بازار‎, Hindi: मीना बाज़ार, Bengali: মীনা বাজার) is a special bazaar to sell items to raise money for charity and non-profit organizations. It also refers to a number of modern-day shopping centres and retail stores.

In the Mughal era[edit]

During the Mughal era Meena Bazaars, also known as Kuhs Ruz ("Day of Joy") were exclusively held for women, while the emperor and a few princes were the only males present.[1][2]

The Bazaars took 5 to 8 days during the Norouz (New Year) festival. Emperor Humayun was the first to organize them, but Akbar and his successors made them more elaborate. Later the fair was closed for the public. Only the emperor, princes and some nobles were allowed to enter the bazaar.[3]

Other[edit]

In India, Meena Bazar, refers also to a bazaar of the famous Qaisarbagh in the city of Lucknow in the Awadh region of the country.[4] This bazaar was enjoyed by the royal ladies living in the Qaisarbagh complex of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah.[4]

In Pakistan, the Meena Bazaars are organized by students of schools, colleges, universities, and other non-profit organizations to raise money for their activities.

In the United Arab Emirates, Meena Bazaar is the name of a well-known shopping location in Bur Dubai. Since 2000, Meena Bazaar is also becoming popular among tourists.

In Bangladesh, Meena Bazar is a well-known chain super shop.

In Birgunj, Nepal, Meena Bazar is a well-known traditional grocery market that stretches from Maisthan Temple to Ghantaghar(Clock Tower). It is the central market of Parsa District.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Mukherjee, Soma (2001). p. 80.
  2. Eraly, Abraham (2007). The Mughal World: Life in India's Last Golden Age. Penguin Books India. ISBN 0143102621. p. 70.
  3. Mukherjee, Soma (2001). pp. 102–103.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "The Walled Palaces of Kaiserbagh (by Anil Mehrotra Neeta Das)". Zeno Marketing Communications. Inc. Archived from the original on 29 January 2009. Retrieved 14 August 2009.


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