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Photos: Eid 2020 in Dubai marked by rains, rainbow

Dubai ushered in Eid Al Fitr this year with cheer and a healthy dollop of rain

Last updated: May 24, 2020 | 19:20

Balaram Menon and Karishma H. Nandkeolyar

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Dubai ushered in Eid Al Fitr this year with good wishes, cheer and a healthy dollop of rain.

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At the end of the rush of water, there was a rainbow too.

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As residents of the UAE begin to mark Eid, a festival known well for the feeling of community it invokes, there are a number of restrictions in place to stem the rise in coronavirus. As a result, the day had a friendly, if social-distancing-rife vibe.

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The rain that gushed down streets and lanes, over apartment buildings and roads however seemed to clear up perspective.

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After all, like the rainbow at the end of the rain, the pandemic too shall pass – we shall celebrate together once more.

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Rain showers and a sandstorm obstruct visibility for motorists and pedestrians in Dubai on 24th May, 2020. Picture taken near Dubai Mall. Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Rain showers and strong winds scatter debris obstructing visibility for motorists and pedestrians in Dubai on 24th ws

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Along with the blessings of Eid Al Fitr Dubai residents get a little drama with rain showers, a sandstorm and even a stunning rainbow on 24th May, 2020. Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Rain showers and a sandstorm obstruct visibility for motorists and pedestrians in Dubai on 24th May, 2020. Picture taken near Dubai Mall. Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Rain showers and strong winds scatter debris obstructing visibility for motorists and pedestrians in Dubai on 24th May, 2020. Picture taken in DIFC. Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Rain showers and strong winds scatter debris obstructing visibility for motorists and pedestrians in Dubai on 24th May, 2020. Picture taken in DIFC. Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Rain showers and a sandstorm obstruct visibility for motorists and pedestrians in Dubai on 24th May, 2020. Picture taken near Dubai Mall. Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Rain showers and a sandstorm obstruct visibility for motorists and pedestrians in Dubai on 24th May, 2020. Picture taken near Dubai Mall. Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Rain showers and strong winds scatter debris obstructing visibility for motorists and pedestrians in Dubai on 24th May, 2020. Picture taken in DIFC. Photo

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