Diwali is just a day away and this calls for some safety protocols that need to be adhered in the wake of ongoing coronavirus pandemic especially when the festival season calls for community gathering.

In an exclusive interview to the Gulf News, one of the officials Mohammed Fera Arayqat, who is the director of retail registration, retail and strategic alliances, said, “Every member of Dubai’s diverse community of nationalities is invited to join in with the celebrations for the annual ‘Festival of Lights’ and experience the wide range of entertainment on offer while following all of the social distancing rules, wearing a mask and taking all safety and precautionary measures.

“As well as enjoying the outdoor entertainment and the perfect winter weather, revellers can also explore Dubai’s malls, which are offering lots of great retail deals on a wide range of traditional Diwali gifts as well as big name brands and much more,” added the director, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE).

People are desperate to celebrate Diwali especially because it breaks a monotonous spree of months during the virus attack but even when people want to get a break from this but safety protocols still must be kept in mind. Arayqat added that despite all the celebrations, safety and well-being are extremely important.

He assured that the venues and settings that are designated for Diwali are properly sanitised and all the rules are followed and are conducted in reduced capacity. He added that importance is given to face masks every time in contact with a large group. He hoped all the members enjoying Diwali take necessary precautions and in a responsible manner for their own benefit and also for others benefit.

Even though all the arrangements of safety are made, he ensured that celebrations and fun gathering will not be compromised. There is a line up of celebrations, entertainment and activities across the city this year, There are arrangements from fireworks and special performance at the Palm Fountain on November 13 at 9 PM.

The official also said that the long-standing tradition of retails deals in Dubai which will essentially be a selection of the city’s most popular and favourite jewellers and there will also be a gold promotion hosted by malls. Here people get an opportunity to utilise their luck and win exciting prizes.