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'''Meenā Bāzār''' or '''Mina Bazaar''' ({{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|مینا بازار}}}}, {{langx|hi|मीना बाज़ार}}, {{langx|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.<br />
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==In the Mughal era in India==<br />
During the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] era Meena Bazaars, also known as ''Kuhs Ruz'' ("Day of Joy") were exclusively held for women, while the king and a few princes were the only males allowed to be present in the Meena Bazaar.<ref>Mukherjee, Soma (2001). p. 80.</ref><ref>Eraly, Abraham (2007). [https://books.google.com/books?id=Zpa8gyGW_twC&q=Meena+Bazaar#v=snippet&q=Meena%20Bazaar&f=false ''The Mughal World: Life in India's Last Golden Age'' - (Meena Bazaar). Penguin Books India via Google Books website] {{ISBN|0143102621}}. p. 70, 137, 415</ref><br />
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The Bazaars were open for business for 5 to 8 days during the [[Norouz]] (New Year) festival. King [[Humayun]] was the first to organize them, but [[Akbar]] and his successors made them more elaborate. <br />
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According to a major newspaper of Pakistan:<br />
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"In the Mughal Era, during the ''Nauroze'', special bazaars would be set up only for women. These women came to prepare for the 5 to 8 day festivities and the Mughal Kings and Princes were the only men allowed. It was usually famous among the women of the Harem (Mughal Concubines) and the wives and daughters of Rajput noblemen who put up stalls to sell expensive items".<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1192708|title=Colours and conversation at Meena Bazaar, Karimabad, Karachi|first=Manal|last=Khan|date=9 July 2015|newspaper=Dawn newspaper|archive-date=8 July 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708125619/https://www.dawn.com/news/1192708|access-date=30 November 2024}}</ref><br />
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Later, after the decline of the [[Mughal Empire]], the fair was closed for the public.<ref>Mukherjee, Soma (2001). pp. 102–103.</ref><br />
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==In many countries==<br />
In [[India]], Meena Bazar, refers to Meena Bazaar of [[Old Delhi]],<ref name=TheHindu>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/meena-bazaar/article4702841.ece|url-status=dead|newspaper=The Hindu newspaper|author=Monica Tiwari|date=11 May 2013|archive-date=2 January 2014|title=Meena Bazaar, Old Delhi|access-date=30 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102131143/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/meena-bazaar/article4702841.ece}}</ref> and to Meena Bazaars in other Indian cities including the Meena Bazaar of the famous [[Qaisarbagh]] in the city of [[Lucknow]] in the [[Awadh]] region of the country.<ref name=TravelersIndia>{{cite web|url = http://travelersindia.com/archive/v6n2/v6n2-walled_palaces.html|title =The Walled Palaces of Kaiserbagh (by Anil Mehrotra and Neeta Das) - (Meena Bazaar, Lucknow)|publisher= Travelers India website|access-date= 2024-11-30|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090129213636/http://travelersindia.com/archive/v6n2/v6n2-walled_palaces.html|archive-date = 29 January 2009|url-status = dead}}</ref> This bazaar was enjoyed by the royal ladies living in the Qaisarbagh complex of Nawab [[Wajid Ali Shah]].<ref name=TravelersIndia/><br />
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In [[Pakistan]], in modern times, the Meena Bazaars are organized by [[student]]s of [[school]]s, [[college]]s, [[university|universities]], and other non-profit organizations to raise money for their activities.<br />
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In the [[United Arab Emirates]], Meena Bazaar is the name of a well-known shopping location in [[Bur Dubai]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dhal |first=Sharmila |date=2018-11-05 |title=How Bur Dubai’s bustling Meena Bazaar got its name |url=https://gulfnews.com/world/how-bur-dubais-bustling-meena-bazaar-got-its-name-1.2290866 |access-date=2025-07-10 |website=Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema |language=en}}</ref> Since 2000, Meena Bazaar is also becoming popular among tourists.<br />
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In [[Bangladesh]], Meena Bazar is a well-known chain super shop.<br />
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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]].<br />
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==See also==<br />
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{{Columns-list|* [[Arabber]]<br />
* [[Bazaar]] <br />
* [[Bazaari]] <br />
* [[Hawker centre]] (Asia) a centre where street food is sold<br />
* [[Market (place)]]<br />
* [[Meena Bazaar (Karimabad)]]<br />
* [[Pan Bazaar]]<br />
* [[Peddler]]<br />
* [[Retail]]<br />
* [[Street vendor]]<br />
* [[Street food]]<br />
* [[Souk]]<br />
* [[Wet market]]|colwidth=30em}}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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{{Mughal Empire}}<br />
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[[Category:Bazaars in India]]<br />
[[Category:Bazaars in Pakistan]]<br />
[[Category:Retail markets in the United Arab Emirates]]<br />
[[Category:Retail markets in Bangladesh]]<br />
[[Category:Retail markets in Nepal]]<br />
[[Category:Retail markets in Pakistan]]<br />
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