Independence Day 2025: This is how Indians across Middle East celebrated

Independence Day celebrations in Bahrain

In Bahrain, Indian Ambassador Vinod K Jacob hoisted the tricolour at an event held at the Indian Embassy. The 79th Independence Day celebrations were also attended by nearly 1,500 members of the Indian community in Bahrain.

(1/3) Ambassador H.E. Vinod K. Jacob hoisted the Tricolour at @indiainbahrain to mark India’s 79th Independence Day. Nearly 1500 proud members of the Indian community joined the celebration, echoing unity and patriotism across Bahrain. #independencedayofindia#HarGharTiranga pic.twitter.com/AzjwUO6LkF

— India in Bahrain (@IndiaInBahrain) August 15, 2025

Independence Day celebrations in Kuwait

In Kuwait, Indian Ambassador Adarsh Swaika led the official celebrations to mark the 79th Independence Day. Over 3,000 members of the Indian community in Kuwait also attended the event and also participated in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. The Amir, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Kuwait also extended their greetings to the Indian community on Independence Day.

Independence Day celebrations in Oman

In Oman, Indian Ambassador GV Srinivas hoisted the national flag at the Independence Day celebrations at the Indian Embassy in Muscat. The 79th Independence Day celebrations also saw a display of India’s diverse culture and vibrance.

Independence Day celebrations in Qatar

The 79th Independence Day of India was celebrated with traditional fervor in Qatar. Indian Ambassador Vipul hoisted the national flag at the official ceremony held at the Indian Cultural Centre, Doha.

Independence Day celebrations in Saudi Arabia

Official celebrations of the 79th Independence Day of India in Saudi Arabia was led by Indian Ambassador Suhel Ajaz Khan at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Friday. Saudi ruler, King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman extended their greeting to the Indian community on Independence Day.

The Embassy joined the Indian community in an enthusiastic celebration of 79th Independence Day of India. Ambassador Dr Khan unfurled the Tricolour, paid homage to Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and read out the Address to the Nation by Hon’ble Rashtrapati ji. Number of… pic.twitter.com/KnW5gUHbt2

— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) August 15, 2025

Independence Day celebrations in UAE

Sunjay Sudhir, the Indian Ambassador to the UAE, led the official Independence Day celebration at the Indian Mission in Abu Dhabi.

79th #IndependenceDay Celebrations in Abu Dhabi!

Amb @sunjaysudhir led the flag hoisting ceremony on the joyous occasion.

Amb highlighted the strides made by 🇮🇳 in different domains and the ever-growing 🇮🇳🇦🇪 partnership, in his address to the community. pic.twitter.com/fFkHi8smmY

— India in UAE (@IndembAbuDhabi) August 15, 2025

The hoisting of the Indian flag was followed by a vibrant cultural program and an exhibition showcasing India’s tribal arts.