Pasar Siti Khadijah

   The original name of Siti Khadijah Grand Market was Buluh Kubu Grand Market. However its name was changed by the Chief Minister of Kelantan, Y.A.B Tuan Guru Dato Nik Abdul Aziz Bin Nik Mat as a sign of respect for women, considering the majority of its traders are female. One unique sight in the markets of Kelantan is that its traders, who are mostly female, are famous for their enthusiasm to do business.

    This market is four-storey high and octagonal in shape. The basement specially caters for wet items such as fish, vegetables, poultry and others.

    The first floor then is set aside for dry food such as serunding (coconut shredding), which is a very famous Kelantan food item. Others such as ayam percik, ikan percik, nasi kerabu, nasi berlauk, nasi dagang, laksa and somtam are amongst the most famous dishes for the people of Kelantan.

    Kelantan’s traditional delicacies such as tahi itik, akok, jala mas, buah tanjung, serabe, tepung pelita and many other delicacies are also sold here. The second and third floors are for non-food items. Each morning it is the main heartbeat of Kota Bharu’s business activities.

    The name Siti Khadijah was in honour of the name of the wife of Prophet Muhammad PBUH who was also a successful businesswoman. The smorgasbord of colours, aroma and a noisy atmosphere paints a picture of the variety of goods being sold. Many types of goods are sold including food, vegetables, fish, poultry, clothes, spices, handicrafts made of copper and silver and many more.

    This market starts as early as 6.00am up till 7.00pm. All the shopkeepers will stop all business come prayer time for 15 minutes. This allows all visitors and shopkeepers to perform their prayers.