‘Ente Karama’ video captures Dubai Police officers joining Malayali community’s Onam celebrations.
Dubai: Dubai Police officers have drawn praise online after joining Onam celebrations in Karama, with footage of their participation gaining attention across social media.
The video, shared by Ente Karama on Instagram, shows Dubai Police officers interacting with members of the Malayali community during the festivities. Their presence added to the celebratory atmosphere as residents gathered to mark Onam, Kerala’s traditional harvest festival.
The footage has been widely shared, with viewers praising the officers for taking part in the community celebrations and highlighting Dubai’s multicultural spirit.
Dubai Police officers have participated in Onam celebrations in previous years as well, joining members of the Indian community at events held to mark the festival. Their involvement has often attracted attention as an example of the emirate’s efforts to engage with its diverse communities.
Onam is traditionally marked by family gatherings, cultural programmes, traditional music and dance, along with the preparation of an elaborate vegetarian feast known as the Onam sadya. Colourful floral arrangements called pookalam are also a popular part of the celebrations.
For Kerala’s large expatriate community in the UAE, Onam is an important occasion to celebrate cultural traditions and come together with friends, family and colleagues.
The participation of Dubai Police officers added another dimension to the festivities, highlighting the close ties between the emirate’s authorities and its diverse communities.
Dubai is home to people from a wide range of nationalities and cultural backgrounds, with community events such as Onam providing opportunities for residents to come together and share in the festive spirit.
The latest footage has drawn positive reactions online, with many viewers welcoming the sight of Dubai Police officers joining community members in the celebrations.
