Indian I-Day celebrations today

ABU DHABI — The new ambassador of India to the UAE, Talmiz Ahmad, will hoist the national flag at 8am today at the embassy premises to mark the 60th anniversary of India’s Independence.

By A Staff Reporter

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Published: Wed 15 Aug 2007, 8:53 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 1:55 AM

After the flag-hoisting ceremony, a message from the President of India will be read out followed by patriotic songs by schoolchildren.

Meanwhile, the Indian Social and Cultural Centre in association with the Indian Embassy and all registered Indian organisations and social centres such as the Malayalee Samajam, Kerala Social Centre, Indian Islamic Centre and Indian Ladies’ Association will hold a function to mark the occasion at the grand auditorium of the Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi at 8.15pm today.

The ambassador will be the chief guest.


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