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

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 hoing of the national flag, community gatherings, and cultural events.
Independence Day celebrations in Bahrain
In Bahrain, Indian Ambassador Vinod K Jacob hoed the tricolour at an event held at the Indian Embassy. The 79th Independence Day celebrations were also attended nearly 1,500 members of the Indian community in Bahrain.

(1/3) Ambassador H.E. Vinod K. Jacob hoed 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
 
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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 Miner of Kuwait also extended their greetings to the Indian community on Independence Day.
Independence Day celebrations in Oman
In Oman, Indian Ambassador GV Srinivas hoed 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 hoed 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 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 Hon’ble Rashtrapati ji. Number of… pic.twitter.com/KnW5gUHbt2
— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) August 15, 2025
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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 hoing ceremony on the joyous occasion.
Amb highlighted the strides made 🇮🇳 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 hoing of the Indian flag was followed a vibrant cultural program and an exhibition showcasing India’s tribal arts.