The Bakaara Market is one of the busiest open markets in all of Somalia. Originally created in 1972, proprietors sell and to this day still sell daily essentials like fruits, vegetables, grain, and meat. Government regulations were applied during the first 20 years of its emergence but since then a new coalition government took control causing Somali markets in Bakaara to operate without regulation. A surprising, yet interesting merchandise sold at some markets is a wide array of weaponry. For example, an automatic rifle is available for purchase for around 1,000,000(SOS) or $30(CAD)! Aside from daily essentials and weaponry; pearls, jewelry, and clothing are often sold in these markets.
I am not too eager to go shopping however I am interested in seeing what this highly popularized market has to offer. I am wondering whether there will be any competitiveness or diversity amongst shops in the market. Either way, I definitely know I will be purchasing many products from the shop in the last photo for my mother!
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| Daily essentials offered In Bakaara |
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| Somali Pride through Paraphernalia |
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| Clothing such as a "Direh" (above) is made for Females |
