Hundreds of readers of "Emirates Today" stressed the need to deal seriously and responsibly in everything we do during this difficult period with the spread of the new Corona virus, demanding that the Eid joy not be transformed into grief and grief due to mistakes we may make. Some went to demand a degree of cruelty to the soul, and from the competent authorities, for fear of reckless people who might not adhere to the necessary preventive measures in light of this global epidemic.
Although the rituals and customs of the Eid are of great importance in our lives, especially gatherings, family visits, feasts and meeting with friends, readers emphasized the need to avoid them or exercise them with caution, in addition to recreational activities related to children, whether in parks, or in malls, or to keep ourselves and our families Safely.
And «Emirates Today» polled the views of its readers through its platforms on social networking sites «Twitter», «Instagram», and «Facebook», on the best way to make Eid Al-Fitr this year safe, and the majority of participants stressed the need for strict procedures by the authorities The competent, real and full commitment of the community members so that the joy of the feast does not turn into a cause of disaster and widespread virus spread. Hundreds of followers shared their opinions and opinions, which varied around the procedures that can be followed during the Eid period.
Repetition of Eid takbeer
Many of the followers demanded activation of the Eid al-Fitr enlargements from the minarets of mosques, through magnifiers, from dawn prayers until sunrise over the three days of the feast, indicating that this ritual will make a big difference for them on the feast, and will bring joy to their hearts. And follower «Ayoub», on the platform «Twitter» shared his opinion, saying: «I have a proposal .. Is it possible to activate the takbeers of Eid in the external speakers of the mosques from seven in the morning in order to raise morale and introduce the joy of the feast into the hearts of people?». And the follow-up suggested that Areej Saadeh, via "Facebook": "Repetition of the Eid takbeer from the minarets of mosques and mosques throughout the days of Eid."
Eid rituals at home
In the same context, readers emphasized the necessity of staying at home and ensuring the practice of Eid rituals, such as conducting Eid prayers, making sweets and wearing new clothes, but all this is within the home and only within the small family consisting of the father, mother and children.
Some of them indicated that they had taken a decision to refrain from visiting or receiving anyone during the holiday period, especially after the gatherings in several countries led to the transmission of the virus to large numbers of people.
The reader, Dalal Dallou, said on our Facebook platform: “In these circumstances, I think the best Eid is to content myself with my small family, not to visit or go out, not to be complacent about this disease, and to underestimate the general situation, and to help the state contain this crisis, make your children happier with new, sterile clothes, Sterile games, or electronic games and some home sweets, and we will be happy after this virus ends. The reader, Afaf Hamwi, said: "Every person should remain in his home without going anywhere, and without seeing anyone, even his closest relatives, especially after we saw the injuries caused by some gatherings and resolve."
Virtual greetings
Most of the opinions agreed on the platforms of «Emirates Today», that the best way to greet in this circumstance is through applications that allow audio and video conversations, while some of them suggested that these applications be free, and to restore the communication service to the people who cut this service only during Eid period, so that each person can communicate with his family, loved ones and friends who are far away from him, and spend the Eid with them. Adham advisor on the Facebook platform suggested that the greeting be a virtual one using social media .. and instant messaging applications .. It is also possible to establish gatherings between relatives by default using a number of applications.
Followers, Saher Abu Akram, said on the Instagram platform, "I hope that the video calling programs will be available free of charge and that the service will be resumed for the severed people only during the holidays."
TV competitions
In order to encourage recreational activities during the holidays, readers suggested setting up TV competitions, and showing some modern films and plays that are suitable for all family members, to add an atmosphere of fun and entertainment during the holiday period, and some also suggested that greeting messages be sent to families and relatives via television.
Collective responsibility
Participants in the poll indicated that spending a safe Eid is not an individual responsibility, but a collective responsibility, so everyone must abide by the instructions of government agencies during this period, in order to preserve the integrity of all, and so that the efforts made by the "first line of defense" in fighting the emerging Corona virus are not lost, Explaining that cooperation between all will ensure that we live the atmosphere that we will miss during this holiday on the upcoming holiday.
Readers suggested to hold TV competitions and show some modern films and plays to create an atmosphere of fun and entertainment during the Eid period.
Family visits led to the transmission of the virus in large numbers.
Staying home and performing the ritual feast with the small family.