By Vinod Kumar (UAE):
The Embassy of India in Riyadh celebrated the 75th Republic Day with members of the Indian community and friends of India in Riyadh on Friday. 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 the 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, the Ambassador spoke about the special importance of this year’s Republic Day being the 75th year of the adoption of the constitution of India and our progress towards the Amrti Kaal.
The flag hoisting ceremony was followed by a cultural program presented by members of the Indian diaspora. Students of International Indian School in Riyadh and International Indian Public School in Riyadh performed patriotic themed Dances. Students of Vaidehi Nrita Vidhyalaya performed Classical dance followed by patriotic song. Participants were felicitated at the end of the celebration