MUSCAT: Indian communities across the Sultanate unite to celebrate the festival of lights – Diwali on Thursday, November 4. 

The festival, which signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair, brings together people decorating their homes with lights in celebration. 

A majority of families are planning a safe Diwali celebration at their homes in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. “Even last year we celebrated at our homes due to Covid-19 and this time it’s the same way,” said Rahul Rampal, a Muscat based resident.

However, major retail outlets, supermarkets, jewellery shops and restaurants in the country have launched festive offers.

Gold Promotions

seaPearls Gold and Diamond Jewellery are offering six android phones for grabs this Diwali. “Our six branches will have six winners in the contest,” seaPearls said in a statement. Apart from that, seaPearls also offers a free gold coin for every diamond purchase worth OMR 150 and a free gold coin for every gold purchase worth OMR 250.

Meanwhile, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, one among the largest jewellery retailers in the country has unveiled their latest collection of jewellery in gold, diamond and precious gems, specially designed for the festive season. 

Rakesh Mehta, Muscat-based businessman said, “Diwali shopping usually begins a week ahead of the festival. We start by deep cleaning our homes, and shop for new things at home. I have taken leave from work as it falls on Thursday so that I can spend the time with my family.”