While addressing a meeting with the departmental directors and sectional heads concerning the arrangements for the occasion, Colonel Mohammed Ahmed bin Ghanim Al Ka’abi, director of Fujairah 
Police called for intensifying police patrols on all highways and internal roads in the emirate, with focus on tourist areas especially in Al Faqait, Al Sabaikha, and Souq Al Jumaa 
in Massafi.

Motorists have been advised to be careful while driving in hilly areas, and must consider the weather conditions, he said.

He urged families to keep an eye on their children while going to the beaches, parks and other entertainment areas.

Residents were also advised to switch off power supply panels, and not leave air conditioners on when leaving their residences.

Picnickers have been asked not to set fire for barbeques in areas which are not designated for cooking. Director of Fujairah municipality, Mohammed Saif al Afkham, and Aseela Abdullah Al Mualla, head of Public Health Section said they have made all arrangements for the occasion including the abattoir which will open to the public on the first day of Eid after prayers.

The slaughter house in the city will remain open on the second and 
the rest of the days from 6am 
until 1am.

The Municipality and charity organisations will cooperate in streamlining the exemption of slaughter charges at the abattoir.

The market control office will be on duty round the clock, and inspectors will be on duty as well.

The health section has issued a booklet containing instructions on how to select the sacrificial animal and that animals should be slaughtered in the abattoir, which is safe and healthy.

Added to this, waste collection trucks will work during the holiday.

Diba Fujairah has also made similar arrangements for the occasion, and streets have been decorated.

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