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Abu Dhabi BAPS Mandir’s Diwali dazzles 60,000 visitors

Traditional dances and soulful music marked festive celebrations

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The temple welcomed visitors throughout the week, including Monday, when it is usually closed.

Apology after 100K Indian event crowd shuts Zabeel Park

Authorities step in after overwhelming turnout at Emirates Loves celebration

Thousands of community members came together for a high-voltage celebration at Zabeel Park in Dubai on Sunday. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

100K: Zabeel Park rocks with UAE’s largest Indian party

Thousands of vibrant crowds revel at ‘Emirates Loves India’ event

100,000+: Dubai’s Zabeel Park rocks with ‘UAE’s largest Indian party’

Dubai: UAE minister’s Hindi wins hearts at India event

Noura Al Kaabi charms over 100,000 at Emirates Loves India event in Zabeel Park

Noura Al Kaabi, UAE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

70,000 set for Indian event in Dubai: Tips to stay safe

Doctor advises precautions following post-Diwali rise in respiratory cases

2024: Guests enjoy colourful cultural performances during the “Ghar Jaisi Diwali” celebrations at Zabeel Park.

Diwali-linked health complaints rise in Dubai hospitals

Doctors warn that even “eco-friendly” firecrackers are not without risk

Huge crowd watches artists perform during Diwali celebrations at Al Seef.
Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

Rich tributes for 'model' Dubai student who died at 18

'Ideal student' and ‘tycoon in the making’ dreamt of naming Dubai Metro station after him

Vaishnav Krishnakumar ran passion projects on social media, offering financial advice, lifestyle motivation and workout routines

Watch: How streets, malls, temples marked Diwali in UAE

55,000 throng places of worship as malls, gated communities also recreate festive spirit

Women take part in the Diwali prayers at the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi on Monday night.

Diwali: 4, including Kerala family, die in Mumbai fire

Around ten residents sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals

Massive fire breaks out at Raheja Complex in Vashi, 4 dead, 10 injured.

Behind the scenes of Diwali at Global Village Dubai

Diwali boosts sales at Global Village as vendors bring Indian traditions to Dubai

Rangoli making at Global Village for Diwali

Rahul Gandhi turns sweetmaker for a day at Old Delhi

Congress leader tries his hand at Imarti and Besan Laddus during Diwali visit

Rahul Gandhi tries his hand at making Imarti and Besan Laddus at the historic Ghantewala sweet shop in Old Delhi.

Watch: Burj Khalifa's stunning Diwali display in Dubai

World's tallest tower displays messages in English, Hindi to wish UAE residents

Burj Khalifa's Happy Diwali wishes in English and Hindi

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