of India in Cairo comemmorated 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Saturday, garlanding the Gandhi bust in Hurriaya Park in Zamalek.
Ambassador Ajit Gupte delivered the opening remarks, followed by floral tributes to the ever-shining spirit of the Mahatma.
Eng. Tafida Abdel Aziz from the office of Cairo Governorate represented the Egyptian government and paid her respect to Mahatma Gandhi, who is a widely revered symbol of anti-colonial movement in Egypt as well.
The close association between Mahatma Gandhi and Saad Zaghloul is also fondly remembered here.
Since 2007, 2nd Oct, birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, is celebrated globally as the International Day of Non-violence and
events are organized across the world to kindle the spirit of Gandhian principles.
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