Bohri Bazaar

Bohri Bazaar, also known as Bohra Bazaar, (Urdu: بوہری بازار) is a bazaar located in Saddar Town, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.[1] It is one of the oldest marketplace of Karachi.[2][3]

Bohri Bazaar
بوہری بازار
Bazaar
CountryPakistan
ProvinceSindh
CityKarachi
Founded1939

Bohri Bazaar was once the most famous shopping place in Karachi.[2][3] It has historical importance similar to the Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar.[2][3]

History

Bohri 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

Bohri Bazaar was damaged in a fire in 1958, and again in the 1987 Karachi car bombing. [2]

References
  1. "Bohri bazaar; an old Bazaar of Karachi". World Architecture Community.
  2. "Cultural heritage: Bohri Bazaar – once a most famous thriving marketplace". The Express Tribune. 2015-02-22. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
  3. Dawn.com (2011-01-30). "Bohri bazaar: Stepping back in time". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
  4. "Bohri Bazaar, where old meets new".
  5. "Bohri Bazaar saga".
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