Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and a host of other retailers in Manchester city centre will open late this weekend for EID.
In a first for the city, retailers are set to open their doors for late night shopping on Friday and Saturday.
The Muslim religious holiday marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
Retailers across the Heart of Manchester BID (Business Improvement District) are honouring EID with an array of deals and special offers.
House of Fraser, Debenhams, Next, Boots, Jack Wills and many more will open until 9pm.
Irvin Grant, owner of Intro clothing on Deansgate, said: "Outside of Christmas, the week before Eid al-Fitr is our busiest time of year. It's a significant time for retail so we're delighted that this year, through the Heart of Manchester BID, both independent and larger retailers are working collectively to open up the city centre for a weekend of late night shopping, promotions and events."
Anne Latham, Store Manager at House of Fraser said: "Last year we saw a significant uplift in sales in the weeks leading up to EID, particularly across men’s formal wear, childrenswear and gifts.
"We will be joining in the celebrations again this year by having two late night shopping events the weekend before so that our customers have the opportunity to come and pick up any last minute gifts.”
Simon Binns, Heart of Manchester BID Manager, added; “This year is the first time stores across the BID will be extending their opening hours in the weekend running up to EID.
"With late night opening taking place the last weekend before Eid al-Fitr celebrations, we’re expecting a real surge in footfall in stores across the city centre.”
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* Late night shopping opening times:
Selfridges, Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July, until 9pm
Harvey Nichols, Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July, until 9pm
Debenhams, Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July, until 9pm
House of Fraser, Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July, until 9pm
Boots, Friday 25 July until 9pm
Charles Tyrwhitt, Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July, until 9pm
Dalvey, Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July, until 9pm
Knickerbox, Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July, until 9pm
Henri Lloyd, Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July, until 9pm
Next, Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July, until 8.30pm
Manchester Arndale, Friday 25 July until 8pm, Saturday 26 July selected stores until 8pm including Aspecto, Superdry, American Apparel, Monsoon and Accessorize
USC, Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July, until 8.15pm
Ted Baker, Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July, until 8pm
Cath Kidston, Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July, until 8pm
Clas Ohlson, Friday 25 July until 8pm, Saturday 26 July, until 7pm
BHS, Friday 25 July until 8pm, Saturday 26 July until 7pm
Subway Deansgate, Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July, open 24 hours
McDonald's, St Ann's Square, Open 24 hours Friday 25 & Saturday 26 July
Manchester Arndale Foodcourt, Friday 25 July until 9pm, Saturday 26 July, until 10pm
