MUSCAT: Thousands of Keralities living in Oman celebrated Onam on Saturday, August 21. In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, the Kerala community in the Sultanate celebrates it as a low-key Onam at their homes.
Onam is celebrated to mark the mythical homecoming of King Mahabali, during whose reign the state known as ‘God’s Own Country’ is said to have witnessed the golden era.
Major retail outlets, supermarkets and restaurants in the country had launched festive offers on Onam-related paraphernalia, foodstuffs and fashion essentials.
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Praveen Divakar, a Muscat based resident celebrated Onam with his family at home for the second year in a row. “Due to the pandemic we celebrated inside home with our loved ones. I request everyone to get vaccinated so that we can all celebrate in a grand manner at least next year,” Praveen added.
