Municipality to raffle off 151 Ramadan stalls

JEDDAH — The municipality is receiving requests from citizens for licenses to run 151 special stalls in various locations in Jeddah during Ramadan, Al-Watan daily reported. It said the application process started last Sunday and will continue for a month. The applications can be submitted at the municipality office during the official working hours. The municipality explained that the distribution of stalls begins with the process of issuing licenses and delivery on the ground. Licenses are granted to start stalls to sell a number of items, including foodstuffs, incense and Oud, special Ramadan dishes and beverages, popular desserts and dates. Basem Al-Jdani, a municipality official, said the preparation and distribution of Ramadan stalls coincides with the start of the holy month of Ramadan. The municipality developed four locations with 151 stalls for the purpose. He explained the most important requirements for those wishing to apply for stalls that the applicant should be a Saudi national aged 18 or above and committed to work in the stall himself. The applicant should submit the application in person with a photocopy of his ID attached. The original ID should be brought for verification. Only widows, divorcees and unmarried women could apply for stalls set aside for women. The women applicants should be at least 30 years of age. There are also required to produce health card for handling food. The stalls will be handed over to successful applicants following a public draw that will take place at the municipality on Sunday, May 29.