Diwali Celebration in Dubai?

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  1. goshika

    goshika New IL'ite

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    :) hi All,

    As we all know that Diwali is round the corner, is there any event of diwali happening any where.This is my 1st diwali in Dubai & Im not gng home...I dont want to just sit at home & not enjoy our most Imp. festivals.

    Pls let me know,
    goshika
     
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  2. leenasher

    leenasher New IL'ite

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    Hi Goshika

    Ofcourse we do celebrate Diwali here...in Dubai ishtyle though!:cheers
    We dont have crackers here but lots of mithai. Where about do you live?

    Cheers!
    Leena
     
  3. swethakrishnan

    swethakrishnan Senior IL'ite

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    Dear Goshika Ma'am
    Welcome to IL!

    As Leena Ma'am has pointed out, you cant lay your hands on Diwali crackers here ... but there are some special poojas arranged at the temple ; it will be crowded though. We also get varieties of mithai and namkeen at all outlets ...

    Dont you have any of your relatives here? I usually visit my uncle and friends and we sit and talk, or watch Diwali special programmes on TV!!!

    Happy Diwali in advance ... hope you enjoy your first Diwali here!
     
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  4. JustAni

    JustAni Silver IL'ite

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    Hey Goshika!

    Firstly...Welcome to IL... Secondly.. It's the first time I heard of "Goshika" What does it mean?

    Diwali in Dubai is quiet.... no crackers... But like it's already been pointed out - pooja in the temple, or visit to relatives.

    When we were younger, our Diwali celebrations in Dubai would be of giving sweets to various families in the building.... (I did it the first time last year & I plan to do this year as well.) Then it was the seeing of lights that adorn the buildings of Dubai.... It is certainly wonderful to do so.

    Happy Diwali!
     
  5. archanamalik1

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    karva chauth 2009

    Hi goshika

    Accept greetings from yet another delhite!

    I stay in karama, near pizza hut, opposite burjman

    been here ayear ago, when is puja this year and whats ur plan?

    lets meet up before that.:coffee
     
  6. jezz_nish

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    roopanair123 Gold IL'ite

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    diwali is on October 17th
     
  8. jezz_nish

    jezz_nish Senior IL'ite

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    hi
    thanx roopa.
    my kid mite have some celebrations at school,so wanted to know the date,so i can be prepared in advance.

    jess
     
  9. Shivani2009

    Shivani2009 Moderator Staff Member Gold IL'ite

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    Re: karva chauth 2009

    Hi Archana
    Welcome to IL ...

    I stay in Golden Sands !! What do you do ? what are your plans for Diwali and Karva Chauth ..

    Cheers
    Shivani


     
  10. gayathrisekar

    gayathrisekar Senior IL'ite

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    hey ladies,
    have u all finished ur diwali purchases. what do u ppl plan to make and home this year.

    cheers
    gaya3
     

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