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ABU DHABI
Ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, which will start from July 30 on Arafat Day, the UAE authorities have warned residents to follow these five guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. On Wednesday, Abu Dhabi Police warned that violations related to public and private gatherings, meetings and celebrations will incur a Dh10,000 fine on organisers and a Dh5,000 fine against participants.
The Ministry of Health and Community Protection, in coordination with the UAE government, recommended how Eid should be celebrated this year, which included: performing Eid prayers at home, paying charity organisations to sacrifice animals on your behalf, carrying out social distancing when visiting immediate family members, distributing Eidiyah (money for Eid) electronically, as well as to exercise caution when in contact with elderly people and those with chronic diseases.
The cautionary message was issued to ensure the safety of the public as part of the government’s efforts to contain COVID-19 and to limit its spread among families.
Families are not allowed to hold special celebrations in homes, farms or large gatherings, and meet-ups are restricted to a limited number of immediate and direct family members. To ensure that residents are safe, authorities emphasised the need to maintain a safe distance at all times between each person, provided that it is not less than two meters, and follow disinfection procedures at home. It is also vital to avoid handshakes, in addition to the use of disposable dishes and cutlery.
