Eid Al Fitr 2021 in UAE: No big family gatherings, purchasing of fireworks

These are the guidelines to follow in the UAE for Eid this year

Published: May 05, 2021 16:07 Last updated: May 12, 2021 14:42 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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The Eid holidays are expected to lead to a long weekend for UAE residents. Read more here: gulfnews.com/1.1620128197935 Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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The announcement was made a press briefing by the authority. Image Credit: Reuters

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Just like the guidelines in Ramadan asked people to not organise big iftar parties and only have iftar with people of the same household, Eid gatherings also need to be avoided. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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The warning was posted on Abu Dhabi Police’s official social media accounts. Read more here: gulfnews.com/1.79115516 Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Along with avoiding big gatherings, people have also been asked to exercise extra caution when sitting with those who are in the vulnerable group. Image Credit: Gulf News

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The guidelines do not mean that you cannot spread the Eid cheer, with multiple online options available. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Image Credit: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News

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Buying and selling of firecrackers is illegal in the UAE. Image Credit: Pavel Danilyuk/Pexels.com

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The UAE’s laws strictly prohibit dealing with fireworks and explosives. Image Credit: Juan Pablo Gomez/Pexels

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The Federal Decree-Law No 17 of 2019 on arms, ammunition, explosives, military hardware and hazardous materials details all the ways in which people should avoid dealing with fireworks. Image Credit: Pavel Danilyuk/Pexels.com

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However, fireworks are organised by authorities during Eid, and you also have the option of watching them on a livestream. Read more here: gulfnews.com/1.1620026397171 Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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