Indian expats celebrate R-Day in Gulf nations with enthusiasm

The jubilant Indian expatriate community celebrated 75th Republic Day across the Gulf region on Friday with gaiety and enthusiasm. The national pride was on full display as many enthusiastic and patriotic Indians flocked to Indian missions to participate in the celebrations.

Children took part in musical and dance



performances, while many in the crowds were dressed up in the tricolours of the flag.

In the UAE, colourful celebrations at the Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai marked the event. In Abu Dhabi, ambassador Sanjay Sudhir hoisted the flag while Consul General Satish Kumar Sivan hoisted it in Dubai.