VIEWPOINT
A page for readers to share their views, thoughts and stories.
WITH LOVED ONES
Spending quality time with my loved ones and meeting some of my besties will be a great way to spend the extended weekend. Good food, fun & laughter and some shopping will make it even more relaxing.
Namrata Malghani
I will be spending the holidays with my family, visit parks, see the fireworks and meet my extended family members.
Abdulla Salam
I’d like to relax and unwind with the family by doing some crazy, fun things together. Also, catch up on some reading and writing for my research too.
Sheeba Jojo
My plans for the Eid weekend is to just relax, and spend time with my family and friends. Maybe even try out some new recipes.
Anahita Firdaus Daruwala
This Eid will be all about spending time with family. exchanging gifts, having sweets, and dressing up in new clothes.
Sumaiyya Khan
Would like to spend time at home with family ...... Cook together, play indoor games, watch movies at home. Want to avoid going to crowded places and stay safe.
Preeti Pradhan Patnaik
It’s not like we are going to go out anytime soon so I think it’s better if we stay home and spend some time with our loved ones while watching our favourite movies.
Shrimathi Palaniappan
This Eid, I am looking forward to meeting my aunt residing in Abu Dhabi after an extended pandemic period. I shall rejoice in all those delightful moments with my cousin.
Asiyah Sakina Hitawala
MALL CRAWL
My plans for the extended Eid weekend is to go to Dalma Mall and to just chill at the beach.
Bhavanyaa. A
ART
During Eid weekend I will put my time into use and do canvas paintins and crafts. I also plan to do some swimming, play badminton and go ice skating at the ice rink with my friends.
Suvarna Surywanshi
HEAD TO FUJAIRAH
Explore Fujairah, prepare sheer kurma at home, read, think and grow rich.
Avinash Bhadarge
STUDIES
As quoted by one of my teachers, ‘Grade 10 students have no holidays’ so I’ll be catching up on all of my pending assignments and preparing for my exams as they’ll be continuing after the Eid holidays. Maybe I might watch a few movies.
Sarah Ann Shibu
COOK FOOD
I will try to prepare some food and sweets and go out with the family and have fun with family and cousins.
Ayesha
BAKE TIME
I’m 12 years old, and have just started baking. I’m looking forward to this extended weekend to bake my favourite recipe – chocolate brownies.
Raya Ahmed
‘PAWRI’ TIME
A “Pawri” with friends/family with lots of chatting, games and laughs. Walks, listening to music, sketching, skating, going to beach, laze around and savor good foods from restaurants.
Janika Manish Adiani
OFF TO ABU DHABI
We’re planning to go to the Wathba Salt Lake in Abu Dhabi. We will also go kayaking in Fujairah.
Sundus Amin
HELPING OTHERS
This Eid I’m planning to give meals to my society helpers, giving a part of my pocket money to Red Crescent and spreading warm smiles to everyone. Other than that I plan on exploring the hidden gems of Abu Dhabi with my family while following Covid-19 protocols.
Areej