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Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion and worship for Muslims around the world. It is also a time of tradition and culture, where Ramadan bazaars are held in many countries, providing a range of food and goods to be purchased by the Muslim community.

However, this year's Ramadan bazaar has left many disappointed due to the imbalance of sellers and buyers, causing prices to skyrocket to ridiculous levels. Despite the abundance of food and goods available, there simply aren't enough buyers to support the sheer number of sellers.

The result is a bazaar that feels more like a flea market than a cultural celebration. The vendors are desperate to sell their goods and have resorted to pricing their products exorbitantly. For example, a stick of chakwi cost rm1.50 each before Ramadan but it is RM1.70 now. A plate of Gado-Gado suddenly becomes RM10.00.

Moreover, the quality of the food sold at these bazaars is far from satisfactory. Many of the vendors seem to be more focused on making a quick profit rather than providing quality food to customers. As a result, the food served at the bazaars is often overcooked, stale, or poorly prepared. This has left many customers feeling dissatisfied and discouraged from attending these bazaars in the future.

Another issue is the sheer number of bazaars that have sprung up all over the city. In previous years, there were only a few select locations where bazaars were held. This year, however, it seems that every street corner has a bazaar set up. While this may seem like a good thing at first, it has led to an oversaturation of the market, with too many sellers vying for too few customers.

The result is a bazaar that feels more like a competitive marketplace than a cultural celebration. This has caused many vendors to lower their prices in an attempt to attract more customers, but unfortunately, this has also led to a race to the bottom in terms of quality and value.

The Ramadan bazaar is a vital part of the Muslim culture and tradition, but this year's event has left many feeling disappointed and disillusioned. While it is understandable that vendors are struggling to make ends meet, the solution is not to raise prices to ridiculous levels and compromise on the quality of food and goods.

Instead, a better approach would be for vendors to work together and coordinate their efforts to provide a better overall experience for customers. This could include offering discounts for bulk purchases, creating a shared marketing campaign, and focusing on quality over quantity.

In conclusion, this year's Ramadan bazaar has been a disappointment for many due to the imbalance of sellers and buyers, resulting in exorbitant prices, poor quality food, and an oversaturation of the market. While it is important to support small businesses and vendors, the solution is not to compromise on quality or take advantage of customers. Rather, it is up to vendors to work together and provide a better overall experience for everyone involved.

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