Khadi in spotlight as Indian embassy celebrates Gandhi's birth anniversary

On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of the great Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi, popularly known as the 'Father of the Nation,’ Indian embassy in collaboration with VCUarts Qatar, highlighted the importance of khadi, a fabric popularised by Gandhi, at a special event on Tuesday.

The event was part of the ongoing India-Qatar Year of Culture-2019. To mark the occasion of Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary, Qatar Post released a commemorative postal stamp on the occasion. Qatar Post chief operating officer Hamad Mohamed al-Fahida and Indian ambassador P Kumaran jointly released the stamp.

October 2 (today) is the birth anniversary of Gandhi who is acclaimed internationally for his values and principles of non-violence and the day is marked as the International Day of Non-violence. During the event held at VCUarts Qatar, a large gathering also witnessed the display of various clothes made of khadi as well as a fashion show presented by well-known Indian fashion consultant and stylist, Prasad Bidapa. Clothing and dresses made from khadi fabric and yarns were on display outside the venue, showcasing India’s vibrant khadi culture.

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