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State Trading Organization (STO) on Thursday, 10th February 2022, announced on officially kick starting their “Ramadan Bazaar” for the year.<\/p>\n

The sale, which kicked off in February will last until 30th April 2022, well into the Islamic sacred month of Ramadan. This year, the religiously auspicious month where Muslims all over the world observe fasting, coincides with early April.<\/p>\n

STO revealed their “Ramadan Bazaar” will offer exciting discounts on products similar to previous years. The promotional event will be reflective from STO Home Improvement and other regional outlets of the state-owned enterprise’s general trading arm.<\/p>\n

For the first time since the ‘Bazaar’ promotional event started, STO will be using environment-friendly digital coupons for their lucky-draws.<\/p>\n

Offers under the “Ramadan Bazaar” include 40% discounts on all products available from STO Home Improvement and regional outlets, a lucky-draw couple for every purchase of MVR1,000 and above with a winner announced on a weekly basis.<\/p>\n

In addition to this, grand prize winner will receive return-fare tickets for two persons to Turkey (with a travel allowance worth USD1,000 included in the prize).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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