Dubai: Indian spring harvest festivals, most of which mark regional New Years in different states of the country, remained a low-key family affair for most expatriates in the UAE for the second consecutive year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
While Kannadigas, Telugus, Maharashtrians, Kashmiris and Sikhs observed Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Navreh and Baisakhi on Tuesday, Malayalees, Tamilians, Odias and Assamese rang in Puthandu, Vishu, Pana Sankranti and Bohag Bihu on Wednesday. Bengalis will be observing Poila Baisakh on Thursday.
Most of the Indian regional New Year celebrations saw subtle festivities in the UAE with families observing the customary celebrations at home and avoiding large gatherings.