The Ministry of Domestic Trade and National Market Regulation has reported strong mobilization by traders during the first two days of Eid El‑Fitr, with more than 55,700 operators participating daily in the on‑duty scheme and a near‑total compliance rate—marked by a very small number of violators and over 60,000 consultations of the “Mourafik Com” application.
Traders and economic operators across the country largely responded to the on‑duty system from the first day of Eid El‑Fitr, as part of measures aimed at ensuring the continuity of supplies of basic goods and essential services, the ministry stated in a communiqué summarizing the first‑day balance sheet.
According to the same source, 55,738 traders took part in the scheme, reflecting broad adherence and a growing awareness of the importance of respecting the on‑duty schedule. “Out of a total of 55,743 traders mobilized, only five failed to honour their commitments: one in Relizane (dairy products), one in Blida (food products), one in Guelma (bakery) and two in Annaba (bakeries),” the ministry of commerce, headed by Amel Abdel‑Alif, specified.
Meanwhile, the electronic application “Mourafik Com,” which enables citizens to locate on‑duty traders, recorded 36,895 searches on the first day, confirming its role as a digital tool facilitating access to information.
The ministry took the occasion to commend the sense of responsibility shown by the mobilized traders, highlighting their commitment to maintaining service continuity during this religious celebration.
As regards the second day of Eid, participation remained similarly high. Across the country, 55,735 traders complied with the scheme out of 55,743 mobilized, thereby ensuring the continued supply of basic products and essential services, the ministry added. The number of defaulting traders rose to eight, spread across the wilayas of Relizane (a milk distributor), Boumerdès, Tiaret, Chlef, Constantine and Annaba (bakeries), as well as two cases in Mila, it further clarified.
Monitoring services initiated the necessary legal procedures against the violators, in line with the applicable regulations.
In parallel, seven reports concerning failure to comply with the scheme were recorded via the “Mourafik Com” application in the wilayas of Bouira, Sétif, Chlef and Tébessa. Verification operations were carried out and appropriate measures were taken.
Application data also show 23,845 additional searches conducted on the second day, bringing the total number of consultations over the two days to 60,740, underscoring the importance of this digital tool in guiding citizens to available outlets and services.
On their side, many citizens have praised the effectiveness of the on‑duty scheme introduced for Eid, stressing that it allowed them to purchase essential goods under good conditions. They particularly highlighted the availability of shops and the continuity of services, which eased daily life for families during this festive period.