Eid festivities amid COVID-19: UAE residents improvise celebrations

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.

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.

Al Qudra is a popular picnic spot and home to nearly 180 species of birds and free-roaming wildlife.

Friends and family at the Al Qudra Lake.

People take pictures on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.

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

Family members greet each other on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.

Devotees during the Eid prayer on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.