The Indian Community School Kuwait, Khaitan, celebrated Onam in the traditional way with a grand ‘Onasadya’in the school campus on 8th September, 2016. The campus was festively decorated for the event.

It is believed that in the days of yore a great King Mahabali ruled his subjects in Kerala, upholding all virtues. On ‘Thiruvonam’ day in the month of ‘Chingam’ (August - September), Keralites mark the commemoration of the home-coming of that virtuous king who sacrificed everything in order to stand true to his word. Be it in any nook and corner of the world, Onam cannot be left behind without being celebrated as it is the festival of Kerala and a festival which unites people from all walks of life.

The highlight of the Onam celebration at Khaitan was a grand Onam feast served on banana leaf with 20 dishes of Kerala.The entire staff attired in traditional Kerala dress was the main attraction of the day and everyone felt once again ‘those bygone days’ could be brought back if the feeling of oneness is there. Adding more glamour to the festivities were the Pookkalam and the traditional lamp.

All the students took part in the festivities by conducting special assemblies highlighting the importance of Onam.

Everyone enjoyed the day recalling the time of a great King who ruled with equanimity and poise, without any difference in caste creed and religion.