TRADITIONAL COSTUMES: The Geylang baazar is still one of the popular venue for the Malays to purchase their Baju Kurungs for Hari Raya.(Photo: Sariyanto Slamat)

VETERAN STALL: Mohd Ali (in green) has been running a stall selling festive goodies for the past 13 years. What started out as a small business for him, grew into something bigger and he has customers from all over Singapore.(Photo: Sariyanto Slamat)

A DATE FOR YOU? : Stalls selling various types of dates are a common sight in Ramadhan, where breaking one’s fast with it is a tradition.(Photo: Sariyanto Slamat)

RAMADHAN SPIRIT: This sign in Malay states that the stallholders of Geylang Serai would be holding the Terawih prayer session together, special prayers that are held in the month of Ramadhan.(Photo: Sariyanto Slamat)

ALL AT ONCE: Even after breaking their fast, one cannot resist a slice of dendeng or a Ramly burger. This man prepares up to 6 burgers at one go, all ready to feed his hungry customers.(Photo: Sariyanto Slamat)

PATIENCE: Not all stalls attract customers at will. Besides that occasional “lelong”, she can only sit and hope for the odd customer to stop by.(Photo: Sariyanto Slamat)

QUENCHING THE THIRST: After a whole day of abstaining from drinking, an ice cold drink is what Muslims look for to break their fast. (Photo: Sariyanto Slamat)

GOOD FOOD: Geylang Seafood is ironically well known for its chicken rice. Long queues that can stretch up to three stall is a common sight in Ramadhan.(Photo: Sariyanto Slamat)

EARLY BIRDS: As early as 6pm, families gather in this coffee shop near Joo Chiat Complex to get ready to break their fast. (Photo: Sariyanto Slamat)