Bismillah Stores

Bismillah Stores is a small local shop located at No: 1, 4th Ngp North Street in Pettai. We have been in this same spot for a very long time now. It’s a simple place where we sell everyday things that people in the neighborhood need. The street outside is usually full of life, with neighbors chatting and kids running around. Our store is packed with shelves from the floor to the ceiling. We stock things like grains, oils, and various spices that people use in their kitchens every day. I’ve lived in Pettai most of my life, so I know almost everyone who comes in to buy something. We don't have a computer system or a website. We just use a paper notebook to keep track of what we owe and what people owe us. The floor is made of old stone and it’s worn down in the spots where people stand the most. We open up early in the morning before the sun gets too hot. It can be a bit of a struggle to keep everything in order when a big delivery arrives and blocks the narrow street. We don't do any advertising at all. People just know we are here at the corner of 4th Ngp North Street. It’s a lot of work and we don't take many days off, but it’s a good way to stay connected to the community. We just do our best.