Riyadh, Jan. 26 -- The 77th Republic Day of India was celebrated by the Embassy of India in Riyadh with enthusiastic participation of nearly five hundred people that included members of the Indian community, recipients of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards, Embassy officials, and media in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an official statement said.

The celebrations began with the unfurling of the tricolour by Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Ajaz Khan, the singing of the national anthem, and the offering of floral tributes at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi. Ambassador read out the Hon'ble President's message to the Nation and Indians around the world on the occasion of 77th Republic Day.

The remarks were followed by diverse cultural pe...