Eid Al Fitr: How UAE residents are making the most of a long weekend amidst COVID-19

Eid Al Fitr: How UAE residents are making the most of a long weekend amidst COVID-19

Dubai: At home or in the desert; out of town, at public parks or at a hotel ‘staycation’; face-to-face or online ... There are myriads of ways in which UAE residents are enjoying the long Eid weekend. But no matter where they are, family and friends are always at the heart of these celebrations. Filipino expatriate and Dubai resident Hashim Guinomla told : “The first day of Eid (Thursday) is spent with family. With international travel restrictions still in place, we will go only on local or domestic tourism. We are planning to have a road trip to visit the nature parks and beaches in nearby emirates.” There are no more large family gatherings, in compliance with the health and safety protocol put in place by the government. However, Indian national Reena Singh, 37, and her family said the celebrations were no less joyful. She said: “In these testing times, we are aware of our responsibilities — not only towards our on family, but also to the community. It’s very important to unite and break the chain of infection. This Eid is all about spending time with family, making the bond stronger and catching up with friends and family online.”