Eid Shopping Festival by 'Zakeez'

For the ladies in Riyadh the event was being promoted a month before. Flyers were distributed throughout the area. Banners and other arrangements were made to attract the attention of the commoners and the Desi community of Riyadh, KSA.

As seen on pages on Facebook this event was arranged by Javeria Zakeez, this week on the 21^st of June, 2012. ‘Samyy Writes’ was appointed to cover the whole event.

The chosen venue was ‘Mezbaan Banquet Hall’ which was organized by arranging stall tables for the exhibitors. A total of 18 stalls were presented.

The event started in full swing at 4:30 pm and the customers started rushing in. The front venue had a reception table and the stage on the left. Entry ticket per person was 5 SR, and the total sum at the end was donated to a charity organization.

Over the stage, ‘Flavors’ was the first stall to greet the ones who were coming. Sadia Aleem was minding the food stall and presented sweet and savory items alike. Sadia recently has started a Facebook group and wants her social circle and creativity, to make the perfect desserts and the delicious recipes spread. Moving on to the extreme right Aqsa Asif from ‘Xtasy Productions’ had set up her photo-studio. Aqsa was clicking through the event and editing them up to a perfect rate and printing out the exquisite master pieces.
Sam Ovais was having her stall too on the stage and she was spotted designing Henna in the most beautiful ways. She was also seen Face-painting the kids who were there with the mothers, enjoying the event to the fullest.

With the front view of the Hall almost every other exhibitor was displaying their clothing lines.
Zakeez, The Whatnots Shop, M&H Fashions, Aliya Khalid, Noreen, Ronaques, BK collection, RS collection and many more displayed fancy, casual and party wear and designer lawns at the scene.

Food stalls were in abundance on the right rear side of the hall offering delicious desi meals to the ladies.
They were shared by Sidra and Amina Yasir. Their taste was absolutely delicious of every item that I tasted!

Riyadh’s most happening and trendy ‘The Whatnots Shop’ received an ultimate response from the fans out there. They were showcasing Nail Art, Crochet and Designer Lawn and for the first time their Jewelry line was unveiled in the exhibition.
Pakistani’s Designer Brand Zonah’s was also seen on the show. They were promoting their clutches, footwear and clothing lines for the ladies. Over their stall they also were giving out Rizwan Baig and Icon designer lawns at affordable prices.
A step further and ‘Rainbow Jewelers’ were asked about their experience as a first time stall holder. They have recently started their business in making hand-made traditional Jewelry. Her work was well- appreciated by many who joined the event.

At the wrap of the whole event Javeria Zakeez was over-whelmed by the response she got. She at the end thanked all the stall holders and exhibitors and, especially wanted to appreciate Atiya Zubair, 'Special thanks to my darling Atiya Zubair who worked as my right hand, and made things so easy for me!'

'Samyy Writes' wishes luck and regards to Javeria Zakeez for arranging the event. We hope that in the coming events you prosper more and get a better response each time.