Bohri Bazaar Explained

Bohri Bazaar, also known as Bohra Bazaar, (ur|{{nq|بوہری بازار) is a bazaar located in Saddar Town, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.^[1]

It is one of the oldest marketplaces of Karachi.^{[2] [3]}

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

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

Parts of Bohri Bazaar were badly damaged in a fire in 1958 but were rebuilt, and again in the 1987 Karachi car bombing and were restored later.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bohri bazaar; an old Bazaar of Karachi. World Architecture Community.
2. News: 2015-02-22 . Cultural heritage: Bohri Bazaar – once a most famous thriving marketplace . 2022-04-28 . The Express Tribune . en.
3. News: 2011-01-30 . Bohri bazaar: Stepping back in time . 2022-04-28 . Dawn newspaper . en.
4. Web site: Bohri Bazaar, where old meets new - A historic place with affordable shopping attracts customers from all over Karachi. Bol TV News website.
5. Web site: Bohri Bazaar saga. Bol TV News website.