JEDDAH: During Ramadan, the city of Jeddah takes on a different spirit. Neighborhoods and house entrances are decorated with bastat (street stalls) that recall the charm of traditional markets and the authentic character of Hijazi culture.
Spread across the city, these stalls form a vibrant social and cultural scene that reflects the identity of the community and the depth of its heritage.
This Ramadan season, however, has seen a new wave of creativity in the world of bastat. The stalls are no longer limited to Jeddah’s historic district or set up outside homes selling simple snacks such as French fries. Instead, they have evolved into a concept embraced by many aspiring entrepreneurs.
One example this year was the stalls at Batterjee Medical College, which attracted large crowds from across Jeddah. The gathering began after the Isha prayer and continued until about 3 a.m.
Another popular gathering took place in the Al-Zahra district, where several stalls came together in a unified and neatly designed setting.
