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Eid Al Adha 2020: Rules around family gatherings in the UAE

Restrictions on big gatherings continue to be in place according to UAE authorities

Published: July 27, 2020 18:17 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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If you were planning to visit friends and family to celebrate the occasion, think again — Big social gatherings should still be avoided during Eid Al Adha 2020. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Restrictions that were in place during Eid Al Fitr in May this year are still in place — Restrictions continue to stay in place in the UAE on social gatherings. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Avoid all physical contact — Image Credit: Gulf News

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What are the restrictions? — Avoid public gatherings Image Credit: Gulf News

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Restrictions have been in place against public gatherings — There has been an ease in some restrictions. Image Credit: Gulf News

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You can meet first- and second-degree relatives, provided the gathering is of a maximum of five people. — You can visit first- and second-degree relatives, but the gathering should not have more than five people. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Avoid meeting relatives who are in the high risk category — Avoid meeting relatives who have co-morbidities or chronic ilnesses. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Avoid physical greetings — Even when you meet family members, ensure social distancing. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Why the restrictions? — The same restrictions will be in place during Eid Al Adha which were in place during Eid Al Fitr this year. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Eid has to be celebrated in exceptional circumstances — Image Credit: Gulf News

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Normally, Eid celebrations involve a lot of family gatherings — Image Credit: Gulf News

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If families meet now, it can lead to a growth in infection — Image Credit: Gulf News

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and meeting with brothers, sisters, children and old elderly people with pre-existing conditions. — Image Credit: Gulf News

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Any asymptomatic patient can lead to a spike — Image Credit: Gulf News

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If you meet more people after family gathering, the spread increases — Image Credit: Gulf News

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If people do not exercise caution, it may lead to an increase in cases — Image Credit: Gulf News

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• Dh50,000 fine against the host • Dh5,000 fine against each attendee — Fines for violations Image Credit: Gulf News

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