By: Times TV
Muscat: A new Eid dawns for people in Oman, with restrictions imposed by the government to limit the spread of Covid-19, including night movement ban, the prevention of gatherings and the closure of public entertainment sites. But despite this, families plan a joyful celebration of Eid.
Eid is a religious occasion that Muslims celebrate by wearing new clothes, and meeting and visiting relatives. Due to the pandemic, Eid celebrations have changed for many, with people devising ways to adapt to the restrictions in place.
Rasha Al Hinai from Al Dakhiliyah Governorate recalls previous Eid celebrations, saying: Before Corona, all my brothers, sisters and their children used to gather at our father s house and everyone has a role in cooking the Arsia and preparing the barbecue. On the morning of the Eid we wake up early and greet my father and everyone else and feast on the Arsia. Then everyone gathers for a group photo wearing their new clothes. After that we visit our re