Qatar: Indian community holds 71st Independence Day celebrations


Media Release

Qatar, Aug 15: Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Shri P Kumaran led the flag hoisting ceremony held at Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) to commemorate 71st Indian Independence Day of India.

The event was attended by officials from Indian Embassy in Qatar, presidents and officials of different apex body, officials of affiliated organizations and members of the community. The large gathering marked the special occasion of the beginning of grand celebrations planned for the 71th year of Indian Independence celebrations.

The programme began with parade by students from different Indian schools followed by the flag-hoisting, national anthem and patriotic songs.

ICC President Milan Arun welcomed the gathering. Ambassador P Kumaran addressed the gathering and said, “This is an occasion for us to pay tribute to those who laid their lives for our nation and also a time for fellow citizens to contribute for the nation building.”

He also read out the message delivered by President of India H E Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion.

ICC general secretary Juttas Paul conducted the meeting and during the gathering, a cake was cut by the ambassador and all apex body presidents together, to begin the celebrations. Head of Consular services of ICC K S Prasad proposed vote of thanks.

To celebrate the national fervour, grand cultural celebrations shall be held on Friday, August 18 at Al Wakrah Sports Club where multiple cultural programs shall be presented by different community organizations and Indian schools representatives.

  

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