Celebrate, but exercise caution

Celebrate, but exercise caution

Lina Al Abdulsalaam, Working motherThe beauty of the Eid celebration is that it combines both tradition and religion.  And Eid celebrates the completion of the Holy Month of Ramadhan. This is a beautiful day where all the loved ones get together in order to...
Celebrate in a fitting manner – but from home

Celebrate in a fitting manner – but from home

Yahya bin Mohammad bin Somar Al Zadjali,  Chairman, House of Raydan Perfumes LLCWe are all facing a very tough time. And it is in this tough period that Eid has fallen too. But, enjoy we must for Eid is a time for true celebration. But yes, it will be a muted one...
Let’s embrace ‘Virtual Eid’

Let’s embrace ‘Virtual Eid’

Prashant Dutt, General Manager Markaz Al Bahja Shopping Mall LLCAs we celebrate Eid Al Fitr this year, let’s also celebrate good health! Eid Al Fitr means: “feast of breaking the fast”. This Eid, due to the global pandemic, which continues to prevail, I have planned...
Let’s meet virtually this Eid

Let’s meet virtually this Eid

Her Highness Sayyida Meyyan bint Shihab Al Said, Member, royal family, creative artist and senior designerEid is a joyous occasion to celebrate: visiting family, friends; gathering over meals, and exchanging gifts. But, since last year, this has been rendered...
Wish Eid Mubarak over phone, Whatsapp

Wish Eid Mubarak over phone, Whatsapp

Ali Said Ali Al MandhryRetired head of the Petroleum Development Oman’s medical laboratoryWith the virus playing havoc, how can we celebrate Eid in the usual manner?By all means, all of us should strictly follow the advice given to us by the Supreme Committee (tasked...