Iraqis in the city of Mosul began their preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, which falls tomorrow, Monday, May 6, at a time when Islamic countries began investigating the sighting of the crescent on Saturday, and the process continues on Sunday, to announce the beginning of the holy month. In one of the popular markets in the city of Mosul, vendors lined up to display their goods, including dates and sweets that are widespread during the month of Ramadan, as people’s desire to trade them increases, such as raisins, lemon and pomegranate juice, and baklavat, according to what one of the vendors said. Read also on Euronews: Watch: Beirut is preparing to welcome the month of Ramadan in light of a stifling economic crisis Sri Lankan Muslims: Ramadan this year will have a different flavour Watch the preparations of Pakistani Muslims to welcome the month of Ramadan Why does Morocco send hundreds of imams to Europe and Canada during Ramadan? The poor financial conditions of many people prompted some sellers to reduce their prices, before the beginning of the month, and another seller said: “People’s demand for dates, tahini, and molasses increases in the month of Ramadan. We made discounts due to people’s financial conditions. Instead of selling a kilo for six, we sell it for five, and we may sell it for four to those who do not have the ability to buy, to facilitate people’s affairs.” One of the shoppers hinted that preparations for the holy month begin a week before, by purchasing food, clothes, and the like. During the month, people will be fasting, and he said: “And with the weather being hot, it will be difficult for people to shop.”