UAE Indian schools prepare for Diwali with handmade diyas, rangoli, cultural clothes

Indian schools across the UAE are getting ready to celebrate Diwali with traditional activities, cultural performances and creative classroom engagements. The celebrations aim to bring students and staff together while helping children understand the cultural significance of the Festival of Lights.

Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8, this year. Schools are planning a range of activities, including handmade earthen lamps, colourful rangoli designs, traditional outfits and festive decorations. Several institutions are also focusing on eco-friendly celebrations, inclusivity and respect for different cultures.

With the Diwali holidays coinciding with the weekend at some schools, families will also get an opportunity to enjoy an extended break and celebrate together.

Handmade Diyas and Creative Festive Activities

At Shining Star International School in Abu Dhabi, students have been preparing handmade earthen lamps as part of their art classes. These diyas will become an important part of the school's Diwali celebrations.

Principal Abhilasha Singh said the school has organised activities for both students and staff. A special theme-based engagement celebration for employees is scheduled for the evening of November 6, ahead of the festive break.

Students will exchange the diyas they have made themselves, with some lamps also being presented to the school management. The handmade diyas are also used as corporate gifts.

Other activities will include:

Wearing colourful traditional outfits.
Making decorative lanterns.
Participating in creative classroom activities.
Learning about the significance and traditions of Diwali.
Exchanging handmade diyas as festive gifts.

These activities aim to make celebrations more meaningful while encouraging children to understand the traditions associated with the festival.

Credence High School Plans Multicultural Diwali Celebrations

Credence High School will celebrate Diwali on Thursday, November 5, with students and staff encouraged to wear vibrant festive colours.

CEO-Principal Deepika Thapar Singh said the school's celebrations reflect its multicultural environment, where festivals from different communities are celebrated with enthusiasm.

The school aims to create an environment where students can learn about different traditions and appreciate the cultural diversity within their community.

Traditional rangoli designs, cultural performances and creative activities will also be part of the Diwali celebrations across UAE schools.

Alongside festive decorations, schools are encouraging environmentally responsible practices by using eco-friendly materials and reducing waste.

Inclusivity is another important part of the celebrations. Credence High School is making arrangements to support staff members observing religious fasts, ensuring that everyone feels respected and comfortable during the festive period.

The school will observe its Diwali holidays from Friday, November 6, to Monday, November 9, giving families an extended break.

At GEMS Our Own Indian School in Dubai, the Diwali holiday adjoining the weekend will give families additional time to celebrate and reconnect.

Principal and Chief Executive Lalitha Suresh described Diwali as a special occasion that brings families and communities together through its message of joy, hope and togetherness.

She highlighted that the four-day break would allow families to spend quality time together, celebrate traditions and create lasting memories.

UAE Schools Celebrate Cultural Diversity Through Diwali

Diwali celebrations across Indian schools in the UAE go beyond traditional festivities. They provide opportunities for students from different backgrounds to learn about Indian culture, participate in shared activities and understand the importance of unity and respect.

From handmade diyas and colourful rangoli to cultural performances and eco-friendly decorations, schools are preparing meaningful celebrations that bring their communities together ahead of the festive holidays.