Because everyone is partners in addressing the Corona pandemic, Emirates Today was keen to seek the opinions of its readers and their proposals for spending a safe Eid al-Fitr, by answering a question: “What steps have you decided to implement and advise on others to spend a safe Eid?”, Through the newspaper’s platforms on Social Media.
With the multiplicity of steps that followers confirmed their commitment to, and advised others, it can be summed up in several guidelines, the most important of which is staying at home, adhering to health guidelines announced by the state, and communicating with family and loved ones via telephone or video communication applications, as readers demanded on radio Eid takbeers via mosques throughout the days of Eid.
Not for visits
The reader, Fatima Al-Suwaidi, in a comment on her account on "Emirates Today" on "Instagram", stressed the need to avoid going out to the markets and family visits, saying: "There is nothing going on in the markets, and there are no visits or flights ... but a commitment to the home."
While another observer pointed out the need to adhere to the health guidelines set by the concerned authorities in the state, to preserve public health and reduce the spread of infection among people, even if it is at the expense of the happiness of individuals, and it is a small sacrifice in exchange for the great sacrifices that the state makes to preserve A healthy society is free from all diseases and not underestimating the power of this disease, stressing the importance of the people and the state being one hand that builds a bridge of survival, access to a safe environment and a happy society, adding: “We must not become a burden on doctors and nurses, and contribute to the loss of their sacrifices in vain.”
While the reader, Walid Hoshan, said in a comment via the newspaper’s account on Facebook: “I decided the following: Not to make any congratulatory visit on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, and to merely congratulate through mobile messages, and do everything that would bring joy to the hearts of children Inside the house (games - sweets - entertainment - accessories) ».
Festive appearances at home
For its part, the reader called Sundus called on everyone to commit to staying at home, preparing delicious meals, enjoying sweets with their children, wearing new clothes, and celebrating in homes to introduce the pleasure of adults and children.
She added, “Celebrate the holiday at home with your children only. As for the family and loved ones, we can repeat them over the phone. We also intend to pray the feast at home, and we pray to God to remove this epidemic from us, and to heal all the sick.” Reader Bella Bella Rosa agreed with her, noting that the exit should be for the purchase of only the necessary needs, and despite this the celebration of the holiday and the creation of a pleasant atmosphere in the homes to raise morale through the performance of Eid prayers at home, and communicate with relatives via the Internet and various means of communication, then can Watching TV shows, plays, movies and listening to music, considering that this is the most appropriate way to celebrate a happy and safe holiday at the same time.
The reader, Rania Al-Daher, also mentioned that she bought a set of family games to spend fun times during the day, and in the evening she intends to watch a movie with family members.
While the reader, Alaeddin Abdel Karim, outlined several steps to spend the holiday safely, saying: «Commitment to be inside the house, not to go out except for the extreme necessity, and not to receive well-wishers at home, and replace that with congratulations through phone messages and social media».
break the routine
The reader, Malika Boussif, chose to spend Eid Al-Fitr in a different way, while also keen on social spacing, pointing out that she had booked a room overlooking the sea in a Dubai hotel, to spend the feast accompanied by the sea and sunlight, according to what I mentioned, away from the crowds of people, which is what The reader, Adel Qais, also suggested it as a way to change and break the routine.
Adhere to health guidelines, to maintain overall health and reduce the spread of infection.
We do not have to become a burden on doctors and nurses, in order not to waste their sacrifices in vain.
Fatima Al Suwaidi:
“Avoid going out to the market, visiting family, and staying home.
Walid Hoshan:
"I will do everything that will bring joy to the hearts of children inside the home."
Bella Rosa:
“You should add joy and boost morale through Eid prayers at home.”
Rania Al-Daher:
"I bought games to have fun during the day, and in the evening we will watch a movie."
Aladdin Abdul Karim:
"We should not go out unless absolutely necessary, and we should not receive well-wishers at home."
"Everyone should stay at home and enjoy delicious meals and sweets with their children."