Siti Khadijah Market

Siti Khadijah Market
Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah
General information
Type Market
Location Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
Opening 1985
Technical details
Floor count 4

The Siti Khadijah Market (Malay: Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah) is a market in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.

Name

The name is derived from Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the wife of Prophet Muhammad.[1] Thus, this market also is dominated by women sellers.[2]

History

The market was originally established as Buluh Kubu Market (Malay: Pasar Besar Buluh Kubu) in 1985 and opened to the public by Sultan Ismail Petra. The foundation stone of the building was laid by Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah.[3] The market was then renamed by Kelantan Chief Minister Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat in 1997.[4]

Architecture

The market is housed in a four-story building.[4]

Commodities

Fresh goodies, ready-to-eat foods, local snacks and drinks can be found sold in the market.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Siti Khadijah Market". Malaysia Travel. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "Siti Khadijah Market". Travel2Malaysia. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  3. ↑ Tye, Timothy. "Siti Khadijah Central Market, Kota Bharu". Penang Travel Tips. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Feast for the Senses @ Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah, Kelantan". j2kfm. 26 August 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "Siti Khadijah Market (Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah)". Attractions in Malaysia. 2012. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
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