Nepal residents in UAE pray for flood victims at vigil - in pictures

  • The Nepali community in the UAE gathers on September 4 to offer prayers for those affected by the flash flood. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Nepali community in the UAE gathers on September 4 to offer prayers for those affected by the flash flood. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • People light lamps and candles at the vigil
    People light lamps and candles at the vigil
  • People bow their heads in prayer for the victims
    People bow their heads in prayer for the victims
  • The vigil is held in remembrance of those who have died, those injured and the thousands still missing in Nepal's border region with China
    The vigil is held in remembrance of those who have died, those injured and the thousands still missing in Nepal's border region with China
  • The disaster on August 26 killed more than 1,300 people
    The disaster on August 26 killed more than 1,300 people
  • The UAE has flown more than 100 tonnes of food supplies, shelter materials, essential goods and power generators to Nepal
    The UAE has flown more than 100 tonnes of food supplies, shelter materials, essential goods and power generators to Nepal
  • The incident has been described as a 'Himalayan tsunami'
    The incident has been described as a 'Himalayan tsunami'
  • Nepali residents say the vigil is an opportunity to gather to pay respects and pray for the victims
    Nepali residents say the vigil is an opportunity to gather to pay respects and pray for the victims