Saquib General Store

Saquib General Store is situated about 35 km outside of the main part of Allahabad, in a place called Mohalla Court in Mauma. Because we are a bit far out from the city center, we serve as a vital point for the people in this mohalla. The shop is a modest building, and the address is just 35 Km Outside, which sounds a bit vague but the local people know exactly where to find us. We carry a bit of everything since the big markets are a long drive away. You can find dry groceries, some basic medicines, and items for the house like light bulbs or buckets. The walls are a bit stained from the monsoon rains, and the shelves are made of simple iron frames. We don't have any polished floors or air conditioning. It’s just a plain room with goods piled up. The pace of life out here is a bit slower than in the city. We spend a lot of time sitting on the porch area in front of the shop when there are no customers, watching the goats pass by or talking to the neighbors. We aren't trying to be a big business. We just provide what is needed for the village life here. It’s a quiet existence, mostly focused on keeping the inventory right and making sure the shop is open when someone needs something. It gets dark early here, but we keep the light on.