The Indian embassy is organising the 2nd International Day of yoga at Al Gharafa Sports Club Indoor hall on June 21. The event, in association with the Indian Cultural Centre, is scheduled for 9pm.“During the recent official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Qatar, HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and the Indian premier emphasised that the overwhelming response to the International Day of Yoga was a reflection of the global community’s desire to come together to seek a balanced, healthier and sustainable future for the world,” the embassy said in a statement yesterday.Prime Minister Modi thanked Qatar for its support to the First International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2015, including through the issue of commemorative stamps by the Qatar Post to mark the occasion, it pointed out. The programme on June 21 will include felicitations by Qatari dignitaries, Indian ambassador to Qatar, and a short film and demonstration by Yoga experts. Dress for the occasion is informal and in conformity with local customs. Visitors are requested to bring a photo ID.
June 16, 2016 | 10:43 PM