The festivities included a mesmerizing Ghazal Night featuring renowned singer and poet, Johnny Foster
The Indian expatriate community came together to celebrate National Unity Day at Riyadh. It was also the beginning of the Pravasi Parichay or Diaspora Week. The festivities included a mesmerizing Ghazal Night featuring renowned singer and poet, Johnny Foster, according to a report in ddnews.gov.in.
India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, V. Muraleedharan, extended his best wishes to the attendees via a video message, emphasizing the significance of the occasion.
The Indian Ambassador to Riyadh, Dr. Suhel Khan, paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, urging the Indian diaspora to actively participate in the Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign.
States such as Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi, Rajasthan, Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala will be among those celebrated
As Pravasi Parichay unfolds over the next week, an array of cultural events is on the agenda. These include a Quiz for Students, a Photo Exhibition, and a Women’s Day celebration that highlights the remarkable achievements of Indian women in Saudi Arabia.
Particularly noteworthy is the inclusion of “State Days”, spanning three days, during which community organizations representing 12 Indian states will showcase their distinctive cultural heritage. States such as Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi, Rajasthan, Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala will be among those celebrated.
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