Staying Safe Online During Eid, Diwali, Ramadan & Family Celebrations

Share celebration photos thoughtfully

It is natural to want to share festive photos of the children. Before posting publicly, consider setting accounts to private, avoiding images that show your home or location clearly, and checking whether other parents are happy for their children to appear. 'Sharenting' during big celebrations is where a lot of children's images end up public.

Watch for gift-card and e-card scams

Seasonal e-cards, charity appeals, and 'gift' messages are a common cover for scams and phishing links, especially around major festivals. Be cautious with unexpected links, verify charity appeals through official websites, and remember that requests for payment in gift cards are always a scam.

Set up safe video calls with relatives

Festivals often mean video calls with family abroad. Use the family's usual trusted apps, supervise younger children's calls, and make sure children know that only calls with people you know and have arranged are okay — and to tell you if a stranger ever tries to video call them.

Balance screen time during the festivities

New gifts, downtime, and excitement can send screen time soaring. Rather than counting hours, protect the things that matter — shared meals, sleep, and family time — and agree some screen-free moments together so devices do not take over the celebration.

Be mindful of online giving and fundraising

Many celebrations involve charitable giving. If your family donates online, use official charity websites and registered fundraising pages, and talk to older children about how to tell a genuine appeal from a fake one — a useful, real-world digital-literacy lesson.