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

Indian Embassies in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates led the official celebrations, which included the hoisting of the national flag, community gatherings, and cultural events.

By: Express Web Desk
Updated: August 15, 2025 08:09 PM IST

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

Indians across Middle East joined the Independence Day celebrations. (Photo: Indian Embassy in Qatar)

India marked its 79th Independence Day on Friday, August 15, commemorating the country achieving independence from the British in 1947. The celebrations were not limited to India, and Indians across the world also joined in the festivities to mark the 79th Independence Day.

Independence Day celebrations across Middle East

Nowhere was this more visible than in the Middle East, which is home to the largest community of Indian expats. Indian Embassies and Consulates in the Arab countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates led the official celebrations, which included the hoisting of the national flag, community gatherings, and cultural events.

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.

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.

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