DUBAI: The Indian overseas communities from various states across the country, are celebrating their traditional New Year’s, notwithstanding, on a low-key.

The Indian Diaspora covering Malayalees, Tamilians, Odias and Assamese ring in their celebrations like Puthandu, Vishu, Pana Sankranti and Bohag Bihu on April 14, while Telugus, Kannadigas, Maharashtrians, Sikhs and Kashmiris celebrate Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Baisakhi and Navreh on April 13.

The traditional New Years are coinciding with the second and third days of the holy month of Ramadan in the UAE, making it an auspicious time for believers across the country.

Retail outlets, flower vendors and restaurants have reported a flood of enquiries for food and religious paraphernalia from Indian families across all the country, Khaleej Times has learnt.

V. Nandakumar, Director of Marketing and Communications at Lulu Group International, said: "This year, all festivities started on the same day. Also, since it's the first few days of Ramadan, we're witnessing high footfalls in our stores." Restaurant owners are viewing this time as an opportunity to turn their businesses around after the Covid-19-induced slump last year.

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