It’s Sallah! The time for celebration is upon us. Families have travelled far and wide and people have gone to the villages simply to socialise and celebrate this festive season. The streets are filled with people and there is almost no space to properly celebrate Sallah.
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To celebrate Sallah, most people cannot travel to Dubai or to other countries that most Muslim faithful’s are encouraged to visit for the celebration. However, this article has got just the right tips to identify the best spots for the Salah celebration.
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Open Spaces
To fully maximise the festive season, it is important to look for open spaces. This is because the Salah celebration has a lot of dance and socialisation associated with it. It requires much space to move around and connect with loved ones. Open spaces also allow for adherence to COVID protocols while still maintaining the festive atmosphere.
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Parks
Parks provide extra external assistance for the full celebration of Salah. People can come from far and wide to socialise without the pressure from a close auditorium. At the park, one could also bring mats for picnics and other activities with other families that are sure to be present in the park. In addition, most parks have sections for kids to allow them also to have fun while the families have some adults time together.
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Beach
The beach provides ambience and freshness. Salah celebration usually involves many activities that lead up to sweat and the best place for unhindered circulation of fresh air is the beach. Asides from this, the beach provides the much-needed area for families to stay 6 feet apart while still been within the same vicinity.
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Restaurants
Restaurants always take the bag home. There is free AC, free Wi-Fi and free food (that you have to buy). Restaurants take away the pressure to kill a ram or even cook. You can totally enjoy the Sallah festive allure without the attendant stress involved with the celebration. This option also allows you to have more time to fully deliberate on the spiritual implications of the festivities and appreciate the celebration.
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Home Town
This is usually the last resort for many people but it’s always an option when you are looking to explore the festivities to the fullest. Most families would prefer to spend the public holidays in their home town, close to their roots and together with the elders.
Travelling to their hometown helps their kids to appreciate the culture more.
These are only a few of the places that one can maximise for the Salah celebrations. Some families usually choose to leave the country, others still choose to stay indoors and reflect.
In general, however, many families in Nigeria with a view of the economic downturn would choose to celebrate Salah at home with family and friends. Regardless of the way you chose to celebrate the Salah celebration, feel free to always explore these options and enjoy your Salah celebrations to the fullest.
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