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Celebration of 78th Independence Day of India

Posted on: August 15, 2024 | Back | Print

The Embassy of India in Riyadh celebrated the 78th Independence Day with members of the Indian community and friends of India in Riyadh on Thursday. The event saw enthusiastic participation of more than five hundred people which included Indian Embassy officials, journalists, and members of the Indian community.

The celebration began with hoisting of the tricolor by H.E. Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Ambassador read out Hon'ble President's message to the Nation and Indians around the world on this occasion. In his own address to the gathering, Ambassador spoke about the strengthening of the India-Saudi Arabia relationship and conveyed best wishes to the Indian Diaspora. He spoke about the concept of the “Vasudhaive Kutumbkam”, meaning thereby that the world is one family.

The flag hoisting ceremony was followed by colorful cultural performances presented by children / members of the Indian diaspora. The Embassy families and Indian community also took part in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

On 14 August 2024 a program on Partition Horrors Remembrance was organized in which Indian community members participated.