For the first time, Emirati and resident families receive the holiday this year with new methods and unprecedented precautions imposed by the current conditions of domestic isolation and measures to combat the spread of the new "Corona" virus, but the joy of the occasion and the enthusiasm of children for the Eid celebrations succeeded in activating the idea of "alternative solutions" and "innovative measures" This year, which was monitored by the Emirates Today from the experiences of a number of mothers with the preparation of the feast and the rituals of celebration in the shadow of the stone.
Emirati Maryam Al-Ahly confirmed that “Eid preparations for this year are different and depend mostly on shopping on the Internet, which I have resorted to to acquire a new caftan for them and complete the requirements of the Eid,” adding: “Because of (Corona) we committed ourselves to the house, and we found ourselves driven to shop on the Internet, For fear that the children will be escorted to the shops that are now forbidden to them. As for my little son (Zayed), we designed it for him, as is our custom, for each holiday as a new tandoor, and we replaced his career as a tailor and barber.
Maryam referred to the special atmosphere of the family wig, which many people missed today, and replaced them with other rituals bringing together parents and children. She drew the boom of electronic shopping.
phenomenon
As for Sally Saeed, she said: “Although the shopping centers opened their doors to visitors, I did not go shopping, and in return I relied on the experience of buying Eid clothes for my son via the Internet, in which the trade seems to be in a steady boom due to the isolation.” She pointed to the importance of providing in This happy occasion of Eid "pajamas", which has become a new fashion in harmony with isolation. She explained: «Today, the attention of friends and family shifted towards the Eid (pajamas), which became necessary by virtue of the comfort that they provide for everyone in the home, as well as the time of their wearing, which has become almost permanent, due to our stay all the time in homes, which made us pay more attention today to this new phenomenon in shopping And we choose the best ones. ” Sally added, "In the isolation weather, the pajamas have become very appreciated, and we have made payments to acquire them in large quantities, to renew our psyche and add some change to our looks, and so far I have acquired 13 (pajamas)."
Shifts
Because of her commitment with her sons and daughters to the ban, Emirati Salha Al-Disi feels with regret for her two sons who were unable this year to complete the detailing and sewing of their traditional Emirati clothes, which they used to wear in the first days of the holiday because of “Corona” changed many details, even clothes and purposes The Eid, which we were preparing before Ramadan, did not have time to purchase it. Also, because of our stay at home all of the time, we have learned an important life lesson in which we have become more focused on necessities, and more satisfied with the existing ».
Salha explained: "On this holiday, for example, one of my daughter was content with solving the recycling of some of her hidden new clothes, instead of buying new clothes, while the second chose not to buy any new clothes and only buy some toiletries and makeup online."
As for the atmosphere, nothing was lacking this year, according to the Emirati mother: “Every year, the house is still coordinated, equipped, and populated to celebrate the feast, but some rituals of hospitality, adornment, and the preparation of traditional sweets will witness a shift due to circumstances, from the big house (the husband’s family) to our small house.” .
Family warmth
Despite the understanding of the children of Emirati Aisha Al-Naqbi, the situation imposed by "Corona", it confirms their inability so far to understand the seriousness of the matter and its implications for their health, adding: "Ahmed and Dima, are unable to take the matter with the required seriousness in these circumstances, and this is normal, we are Despite our activities such as walking, we have not been out of the house for nearly two months, and this makes them bored of the commitment of the house all the time, and not practicing their lives naturally, not even going out today to shop for the purposes and clothes of this holiday, which we picked together (online) and shared with us Opinion and options ».
On the entertainment program that Aisha had prepared for her children on Eid, coinciding with the partial opening of recreational activities and commercial centers, she said: “Despite the opening of hotels and restaurants and the enthusiasm of children, I do not intend to express out with the children, perhaps a car tour in which we avoid mixing and taking risks.”
Full commitment
Mothers and housewives assured «Emirates Today» that they will be fully keen to implement the official directives and decisions taken completely and professionally, because these decisions are the only ones that will help everyone to get rid of this stubborn virus, indicating that there are many alternatives that can be relied upon in This period, and most importantly anything is health safety, not to spread this stubborn disease.
Gifts for the small
Aya Zakaria.
In light of the prolonged isolation period, and the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Corona, the verse of Zakaria does not seem very excited to celebrate the atmosphere of Eid Al-Fitr, adding: “I do not intend explicitly to purchase Eid clothes for my daughter this year, firstly by virtue of the urgent circumstances we are living in, and secondly by virtue of a young child Her age (one and a half years), and her lack of awareness yet of the occasion. However, before the Eid, I might have thought about gifting some new games that match their age. And she saw that «the importance of the feast lies in the company of the family and the visits that we miss today due to our distance from our families and the conditions of isolation, which makes our children unable to go out and enjoy recreational activities with their peers».
Zakaria added, “Today, the value of celebrations at home stands out, and the special ritual that parents should devote in these circumstances in celebration of the holiday, whether by decorating the corners of the house, preparing special sweets, or even the gifts and surprises they bring to their children, whether it is new clothes or Special games.
Shop online and websites away from malls and tours.
Decorations are present, as well as gifts, prepared by mothers to delight their children.