September 16, 2024 3:23 PM

Onam Festivities Take Over UAE: Malayalees Prepare for Thiruvonam 

Onam, the harvest festival from Kerala, is in full swing across the UAE. Today is 'Uthradam', the first day of celebrations, with Malayalees preparing for the main event,Thiruvonam, tomorrow. With a large Keralite community here, Onam has become one of the UAE’s most eagerly awaited cultural events, showcasing the country’s rich multiculturalism. Across the UAE, shopping centers and community spaces are adorned with vibrant 'pookalams' - intricate flower carpets that are a hallmark of Onam....