Celebrating Diwali in Dubai

 Families participate in the Todan (traditional wall hangings) making and Diya (lamp) painting competition. The competition was a part of the Diwali celebrations held at a mall in Dubai yesterday October 22.

Winners of the Todan making and Diya painting competition being awarded. The competition was a part of the Diwali celebrations held at a mall in Dubai yesterday October 22

 

Participants of the 'Sone ka laddoo' contest smash laddoos (Indian sweet) in order to find the hidden gold coin. The game was a part of the Diwali celebrations held at a mall in Dubai yesterday October 22.

 

 Two young kids find gold coins in their laddoos during the 'Sone ka Laddoo' contest.  The game was a part of the Diwali celebrations held at a mall in Dubai yesterday October 22.

 

A young lady walks the ramp for the the Best Dressed Female Contest. The contest was a part of the Diwali celebrations held at a mall in Dubai yesterday October 22.

 

Winners of the Best Dressed Female Contest pose for the public. The contest was a part of the Diwali celebrations held at a mall in Dubai yesterday October 22.

 

Winners of the Best Dressed Male Contest pose for the public. The contest was a part of the Diwali celebrations held at a mall in Dubai yesterday October 22.