The Washington event featured Ambassador Navtej Sarna paying floral tributes to the Gandhi statue located in front of the Embassy premises. Sarna addressed the gathering of approximately 200. A cultural program consisting of patriotic songs was also presented.
WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — Celebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s 148th birthday on October 2, several community leaders visited the the Embassy of India to honor one of India’s great leaders.
The Washington event featured Ambassador Navtej Sarna paying floral tributes to the Gandhi statue located in front of the Embassy premises. Sarna addressed the gathering of approximately 200. A cultural program consisting of patriotic songs was also presented.
Celebration of the 148th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi @IndianEmbassyUS on October 2, 2017. @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @NavtejSarna pic.twitter.com/alohDsEu4E
— India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) October 2, 2017
Additional ceremonies were held around the World, including in Canada and France.
The UN dubbed the day, International Day of Non-Violence in honor of the former Indian leader.
Monday is the Intl Day of Non-Violence in honour of the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. Details: https://t.co/9pAFScf3mR pic.twitter.com/lCUg6yCMgf
— United Nations (@UN) October 2, 2017
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute at Raj Ghat.
Paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat. pic.twitter.com/999kbeS6gF
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2017
Recognition of the birthday also was honored by leaders in Uganda.
A nation's culture resides in the hearts & souls of its people. Happy Birthday Bapu Mahatma Gandhi 🙏 #GandhiJayanti #TourUganda pic.twitter.com/T5BvayI7eB
— Executive Destinations & Experiences Limited (EDX) (@EDXTravel) October 2, 2017
