Press Release
Embassy of India
Doha
16 June, 2016
Press Release
Public event to celebrate the Second International Day of Yoga on 21 June, 2016
During the official visit of Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, to Doha on 4-5 June, 2016, the two leaders emphasized 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. 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.
2. Embassy of India is organising, with the support and cooperation of the Government of the State of Qatar and Indian Cultural Centre and other community fora, a Public Celebration of the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday, 21 June, 2016 at 2100 hrs at Al Gharafa Sports Club Indoor Hall.
3. The programme will include remarks by Qatari dignitaries and Ambassador of India, a short film and demonstration by Yoga experts.
4. All are cordially invited. Dress for this occasion is informal and in conformity with local customs. Attendees are requested to bring a photo I.D.
5. Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, in his address at the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 27 September, 2014 had called upon the UN Member States to work towards adopting an International Day of Yoga.
6. India’s Resolution at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to declare 21 June as the International Day of Yoga was unanimously adopted on 11 December, 2014, with a record co-sponsorship of 177 countries, including Qatar.
7. Embassy of India deeply appreciates the support and cooperation of all the concerned authorities in Qatar for the commemoration of the second International Day of Yoga.
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