Subdued festivities mark Vishu, Ramzan in Kerala Updated: Updated: Citizens remain indoors and restrict festivities to the confines of their homes. Share Article Citizens remain indoors and restrict festivities to the confines of their homes. Kerala celebrated Vishu under the lengthening shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday. The period also marked the second day of the Ramzan fast. Malayalees observed Vishu and Ramzan in a relatively sombre fashion for the second consecutive year. Citizens remained indoors mostly and restricted festivities to the confines of their homes. Socialising seemed mainly over the telephone. Families and friends caught up with each other largely on internet-based video call and conference platforms.