‘Adornment’ of Eid meals: Meaty celebrations begin with aroma and activity at Quetta spice bazaar

QUETTA: In the narrow, bustling lanes of a fresh produce market in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta, the air is thick with the sharp scent of spices - cardamom, black pepper, cumin, and garlic - heralding the arrival of Eid Al-Adha, a time when food becomes a centerpiece of celebration and sacrifice. At the heart of the activity is Haji Shair Ali, a 41-year-old spice merchant, carefully measuring out mounds of herbs and seasonings with practiced precision.

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