Published 17:17 IST, October 27th 2019

Diwali 2019: Dubai DCD organises Diwali celebrations at Capital Park

With Diwali celebrations happening all over the world, the Indian community of the UAE also participated in the Diwali function organised at the Capital Park

Reported by: Misha Bhatt
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With multiple countries celebrating joyous and auspicious festival of Diwali, Indian community across United Arab Emirates including Dubai celebrated Diwali festivities very joyously.  official Twitter handle of Doordarshan shared a video of Diwali celebrations organised by Department of Community Development (DCD) of Dubai. Diwali celebrations at Capital Park by DCD also h a lumius Diwali-med bazaar.

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official Twitter handle of 'India in Dubai' also shared pictures of colourful Dubai sky filled with fireworks.

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Diwali in Dubai

Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Development of rth Eastern region also shared video of event which was organised by Dubai tourism along with Indian Consulate in Dubai. laser show was displayed on musical fountains and special fireworks. Indians in UAE also posted pictures of Dubai markets which displayed all necessary items for Diwali decorations, including our idols.  Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE, Sheikh Abdullah also wished all Indians in UAE a 'Happy Diwali' and also called it a 'truly joyful festival'. During Diwali celebrations on October 24, Dubai police band also played Indian national anm. 

Jail and fine for anyone selling firecrackers in Dubai during Diwali

In an initiative to cut down illegal sale of fireworks in Dubai, anyone selling firecrackers in city during Diwali will be jailed up to three months or fined, according to a media report. amount of fine has been fixed at Dh 5,000 (USD 1,361), Khaleej Times reported. Over last few years, Dubai Municipality inspectors have been cracking down on illegal sale of fireworks during festival.

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14:07 IST, October 27th 2019