Urdu Bazaar, Karachi

Urdu Bazaar, Karachi
اردو بازار، کراچی
Bazaar
CountryPakistan
ProvinceSindh
CityKarachi (located in Saddar Town)
Founded1950s

Urdu Bazaar, Karachi (Urdu: اردو بازار، کراچی) is a bazaar located in Saddar Town, Karachi, Pakistan.[1][2]

It is considered as one of the oldest and most prestigious historical book markets in Pakistan.[3][4]

A variety of books, both used and new books, are available in the market, including books on art, history, literature, philosophy, religion, and science.[3][5]

Urdu Bazaar is also known for its book festival.[6]

History

Origins of the first Urdu bazaar dates back to the Mughal era at Red Fort, Delhi[3] - this location in Karachi of Urdu Bazaar was founded in the 1950s. Initially, the marketplace was composed of just a few stalls operated by the immigrants, but it gradually grew and moved to M.A. Jinnah Road, Saddar, Karachi where it is still located.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Urdu bazaar: The world of books". Dawn newspaper.
  2. ^ "The 'very tragic' story of the bookshops at a patiently waiting Urdu Bazaar". The News International.
  3. ^ a b c Juman, Amber. "Urdu Bazaar's Evolution, from the Mughal Times to the Present". Youlin Magazine.
  4. ^ "Urdu Bazaar: "We have lavish shops for shoes but for books, we can't even find space on a drain"". The Express Tribune newspaper.
  5. ^ "کیا کراچی کا تاریخی اردو بازار بھی 'گمنام ' ہو جائے گا؟". وی او اے Voice of America website (in Urdu language).
  6. ^ "KARACHI: Book mela at Urdu Bazaar". Dawn newspaper.
  7. ^ "Urdu bazaar; A prestigious and historical book market – A legacy". 18 October 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
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