Tag: Ramadan

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October
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Shopee, TikTok, and Lazada dominate Ramadan shopping in Southeast Asia

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For Fauzi Arif Hutama, who lives in the Indonesian city of Tangerang in Java, the holy month of Ramadan and celebrations for Eid al-Fitr are another excuse to check out deals on Shopee, the most popular e-commerce site in the country.

The 29-year-old electrician buys everything from clothing to food for his four pet cats on the Singapore-based Sea’s Shopee site. For Eid, which falls on April 10, he plans to spend his holiday bonus — equivalent to his monthly salary of 9 million rupiah ($566) — on snacks and refreshments for his relatives and neighbors and to also make charitable donations online. 

“I cannot remember the last time I bought something at a shopping mall,” he told Rest of World. “I do all my shopping online on Shopee.”

Hutama is not alone. Almost nine in 10 Muslim consumers in Indonesia will do some of their Ramdan shopping on Shopee, according to a recent survey by research firm YouGov. Lazada, Indonesia’s Tokopedia, and TikTok Shop are the other favored e-commerce sites, according to the survey, with shoppers saying they plan to buy more clothing, cosmetics, household appliances, and food and drinks online rather than offline and to make more

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23
March
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The benefits of shopping online during Ramadan

By avi maxwel / in , , , /

Ramadan is an exciting time for Muslims around the world! It’s that time of the year when fasting, prayer, and reflection coincide with celebration, joy, and fun!

And what better way to celebrate than by shopping for all your Ramadan needs?

Now, with online shopping being the new-age norm, you’re about to experience a truly special month where you can get everything you need without even leaving your home, and that too, at eye-popping discounts!

Online shopping has definitely redefined the meaning of convenience to a level that’s unprecedented till date!

Online shopping during Ramadan is super convenient because you don’t have to worry about store hours or transportation.

Whether it’s day or night, shopping from the comfort of your own home is made easy with e-commerce websites!

And with so many online retailers to choose from, you’ll have access to a wide variety of products, including halal foods, prayer mats, and traditional clothing.

But it’s not just about convenience! Online shopping during Ramadan can also be a lot of fun! Many online retailers offer special Ramadan deals and promotions, so you can save money while you shop.

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