In a tribute to “Iron Man of India”, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, an extraordinary leader, freedom fighter and architect of the Indian national integration, the Government of India has launched week-long celebrations commemorating his 141st birth anniversary on October 31, which has been designated as India’s National Unity Day. Indian Missions and Posts as well as Indian Community across the world are celebrating the occasion recognizing Sardar Patel’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle and to the founding of independent and united India.

Embassy of India, Muscat is joining the celebrations with organizing a Seminar, Photo Exhibition and Video Screening covering the life and times of Sardar Patel. The celebration will be held on Monday, 07 November 2016 at 1900hrs, at the premises of the Embassy.

Further, Indian Schools in Muscat have also planned to organize events to educate the students about the life and times of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Muscat, 31 October 2016