Urdu Bazaar, Karachi ( ur, ) is a
bazaar
A bazaar () or souk (; also transliterated as souq) is a marketplace consisting of multiple small Market stall, stalls or shops, especially in the Middle East, the Balkans, North Africa and India. However, temporary open markets elsewhere, suc ...
located in
Saddar Town,
Karachi, Pakistan.
It is considered as one of the oldest and most prestigious historical book
markets in Pakistan.
A variety of books, both used and new books, are available in the market, including books on
art,
history,
literature,
philosophy
Philosophy (from , ) is the systematized study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind, and language. Such questions are often posed as problems to be studied or resolved. Some ...
,
religion, and
science.
Urdu Bazaar is also known for its
book festival
A literary festival, also known as a book festival or writers' festival, is a regular gathering of writers and readers, typically on an annual basis in a particular city. A literary festival usually features a variety of presentations and readings ...
.
History
Origins of the first Urdu bazaar dates back to the Mughal era at
Red Fort,
Delhi - this location in Karachi of Urdu Bazaar was founded in the 1950s. Initially, the marketplace was composed of just a few stalls operated by the immigrants, but it gradually grew and moved to
M.A. Jinnah Road
Muhammad Ali Jinnah Road (), frequently abbreviated as MA Jinnah Road, is a major thoroughfare in central Karachi, Pakistan. The road was originally named Bandar Road ( ;''"Port Road"''), owing to the fact that it linked the city to the Port of ...
,
Saddar, Karachi where it is still located.
References
Bazaars in Karachi
1950s establishments in Pakistan
Tourist attractions in Karachi
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