Eid festivities amid COVID-19: UAE residents improvise celebrations

Eid celebrations underway in and around the UAE, with popular areas bustling with people

Published: July 21, 2021 10:38 Last updated: July 22, 2021 16:01 Nilanjana G. Javed, Editorial Liaison Manager

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As the UAE celebrates Eid Al Fitr, along with the rest of the world, residents here are trying to make the most of a long weekend with friends and family, while complying with COVID-19 protocol. Above: Lost in beautiful maze of Al Qudra Lake. Image Credit: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News

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Avoiding large gatherings, people are mostly joining in the festivities in smaller groups, as stipulated by the authorities. Above: New picnic spot . The manmade lake attracts visitors daily. Image Credit: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News

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Al Qudra is a popular picnic spot and home to nearly 180 species of birds and free-roaming wildlife. Image Credit: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News

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Friends and family at the Al Qudra Lake. Image Credit: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News

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Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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People take pictures on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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A woman takes a selfie photograph with the Dubai Marina behind her at The View at the Palm observation deck in Dubai. Image Credit: AP

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Family members greet each other on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Devotees during the Eid prayer on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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