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Dubai celebrates Diwali 2020

'The Festival of Lights' is celebrated with dances and performances in Dubai

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1/23
Hundreds of people gather at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah to watch the Diwali Fireworks and Fountain display on 13th, November, 2020.
Photos by Clint Egbert/Gulf News
2/23
Hundreds of people gather at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah to watch the Diwali Fireworks and Fountain display on 13th, November, 2020.
Photos by Clint Egbert/Gulf News
3/23
Hundreds of people gather at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah to watch the Diwali Fireworks and Fountain display on 13th, November, 2020.
Photos by Clint Egbert/Gulf News
4/23
Hundreds of people gather at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah to watch the Diwali Fireworks and Fountain display on 13th, November, 2020.
Photos by Clint Egbert/Gulf News
5/23
Dubai residents enjoy the festive Indian dance performances on display in celebration of Diwali at Al Seef, Dubai.
Clint Egbert/Gulf News
6/23
Dubai residents enjoy the festive Indian dance performances on display in celebration of Diwali at Al Seef, Dubai.
Clint Egbert/Gulf News
7/23
Dubai residents enjoy the festive Indian dance performances on display in celebration of Diwali at Al Seef, Dubai.
Clint Egbert/Gulf News
8/23
Dubai residents enjoy the festive Indian dance performances on display in celebration of Diwali at Al Seef, Dubai.
Clint Egbert/Gulf News
9/23
Dubai residents enjoy the festive Indian dance performances on display in celebration of Diwali at Al Seef, Dubai.
Clint Egbert/Gulf News
10/23
Dubai residents enjoy the festive Indian dance performances on display in celebration of Diwali at Al Seef, Dubai.
Clint Egbert/Gulf News
11/23
Laser show at Festival City, Dubai, on Diwali.
Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News
12/23
Laser show at Festival City, Dubai, on Diwali.
Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News
13/23
Laser show at Festival City, Dubai, on Diwali.
Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News
14/23
Laser show at Festival City, Dubai, on Diwali.
Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News
15/23
Laser show at Festival City, Dubai, on Diwali.
Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News
16/23
Laser show at Festival City, Dubai, on Diwali.
Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News
17/23
Diwali celebrations at the Consulate of India, Dubai.
Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News
18/23
Diwali celebrations at the Consulate of India, Dubai.
Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News
19/23
Diwali celebrations at the Consulate of India, Dubai.
Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News
20/23
Diwali celebrations at the Consulate of India, Dubai.
Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News
21/23
Diwali celebrations at the Consulate of India, Dubai.
Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News
22/23
Diwali celebrations at the Consulate of India, Dubai.
Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News
23/23
Diwali celebrations at the Consulate of India, Dubai.
Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News

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