{
  "id": 18916910,
  "title": "Worshippers flock to temples in UAE to celebrate Diwali",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/worshippers-flock-to-temples-in-uae-to-celebrate-diwali-18916910",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T10:27:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/11/08/worshippers-flock-to-temples-in-uae-to-celebrate-diwali/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over 25,000 devotees flocked to Hindu temples in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to partake in Diwali festivities. The Baps Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi also arranged religious ceremonies and activities until November 10 to mark the occasion.\n\nUAE's President Sheikh Mohamed and Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid extended Diwali greetings to all those celebrating in the UAE and worldwide. They wished for good health, prosperity, peace, and happiness for the celebrants and their families.\n\nDiwali, also known as the festival of lights, is one of Hinduism's most significant celebrations, observed by millions worldwide, particularly in India and Nepal. It commemorates the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. The festival occurs around the new moon, the darkest night of the Hindu lunar calendar, in early autumn, so the dates vary each year.\n\nIn homes, temples, and public spaces across the UAE, people celebrate Diwali by decorating their houses with rangoli and flowers, lighting candles and oil lamps called diyas, and gathering with friends and relatives in their finest attire for prayers, gift exchanges, and feasts. The UAE is known for its diversity and tradition of embracing various cultures and religious observances.",
  "summary": "More than 25,000 worshippers visited the Hindu Temple in Dubai's Jebel Ali to take part in Diwali celebrations. The Baps Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi has also lined up religious ceremonies and activities running until November 10 to mark the occasion. President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, earlier extended Diwali greetings to everyone celebrating…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}