Ramadan bazaar at TTDI: go before the iftar rush
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During the fasting month, Taman Tun Dr Ismail hosts a favourite local Ramadan bazaar near TTDI MRT station. It is known for ayam goreng kunyit, ayam bakar and murtabak, and crowds peak around half past six in the evening. Popular items sell out early, so arrive in the afternoon, carry small cash and expect traffic nearby. Ramadan moves about eleven days earlier each year, so check the month.
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Ramadan bazaar at TTDI: go before the iftar rushTaman Tun Dr Ismail, near TTDI MRT
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