Traditional spirit, eco-friendly choices mark Diwali festivities

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS TURNS HOMES, OFFICES INTO BEACONS OF TOGETHERNESS

- BY SAJILA SASEENDRAN Chief Reporter

Ajay Ramchandani with his family. The event organiser in Dubai enjoyed Diwali celebrations at office and home. His office's mezzanine floor was transformed with floral decor and rangoli.

Jubilant celebrations swept across the UAE as the Indian community celebrated Diwali yesterday, transforming homes, offices and neighbourhoods into beacons of tradition and togetherness.

For Dubai resident Hitiksha Mehul Shah, Diwali coincided with her 16th anniversary of moving to the UAE. She transformed her ground-floor apartment and garden into a dazzling display of lights and decorative elements.

"My husband and I, along with our nine-year-old twin daughters, did all the decorations ourselves. No event planners, just pure family effort," said Hitiksha, who runs a travel company.

The festivities extended over multiple days, with Sunday reserved for close friends and another celebration for relatives yesterday.

Ajay Ramchandani, an event organiser in Dubai, enjoyed Diwali festivities in his office and at home.