| Activities of the Mission under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) |
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Activities |
| 1. |
National Anthem of India |
Embassy of India, Baghdad promoted recording of national anthem among the Indian community in Iraq (Iraq was ranked 33 with participation of 1026 persons). |
| 2. |
Competitions to celebrate AKAM |
Essay and Painting Competitions from 12 to 31 August, 2021 for Iraqi nationals and Indian diaspora on various Themes related to Amrit Mahotsav. |
| 3. |
Hindi Day Celebrations |
Hindi Day Celebrations on 14.09.2021 and 15.09.2021. |
| 4. |
International Day of Democracy Celebration |
International Day of Democracy celebrated on 15.09.2021. |
| 5. |
Gandhi Jayanti |
- Gandhi Peace March on 02.10.2021.
- Embassy of India, Baghdad organized the live screening of ICCR ‘Yugpurush’, a captivating representation of special relationship between Mahatma Gandhi and Srimad Ramchandra.
- Tree Plantation on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
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| 6. |
Photo Exhibition of Gandhiji’s life |
Photo exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi’s life journey on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti at Chancery premises. |
| 7. |
Gandhi Katha |
Gandhi Katha by Dr. Shobhana Radhakrishna, a renowned Gandhian, on 03.10.2021. |
| 8. |
Gandhi Lecture |
Discourse on Mahatma Gandhi by Ms. Suha Althurai, a former Iraqi Diplomat and Translator of works by Gandhi ji into Arabic, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on 03.10.2021. |
| 9. |
Essay and Painting competitions prize distribution |
- Prize distribution ceremony to the winners and participants for the essay and painting competitions on 03.10.2021.
- Recital of winning Hindi poem entries.
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| 10. |
ITEC Day Celebration |
ITEC and ICCR alumni shared their experiences on ITEC Day celebration on 03.10.2021. |
| 11. |
Panel Discussion and symposium of Gandhian thought and relevance of Gandhian philosophy in contemporary times |
Panel discussion on Mahatma Gandhi with Dr. Shobhana Radhakrishna and Iraqi thinkers including Dr. Ihsan Al-Amin, Chairman, Bayt al-Hikmah and other prominent personalities and think-tank of Iraq at Bay al-Hikmah (House of Wisdom), Baghdad on 12.10.2021. |
| 12. |
Photo Exhibition on Gandhiji’s life |
The exhibition was held at Bayt al-Hikmah and inaugurated by Dr. Ihsan Al-Amin, Chairman, Bayt al-Hikmah. |
| 13. |
Yoga Workshop |
- Yoga workshop organized to celebrate 75 years of Independence on 06.10.2021.
- Extensive coverage by TV and electronic media.
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| 14. |
Blood Donation Camp |
Embassy of India, Baghdad in collaboration with Ministry of Health of Iraq organized a Blood Donation Camp at the Embassy’s premises on 12.10.2021 to celebrate 75 years of Independence. |
| 15. |
Celebration of Indian festivals |
Embassy of India, Baghdad in collaboration with Anjuman-e-Faiz-e-Panjetani organized a cultural evening to celebrate Indian festivals of Dussehra, Diwali and Eid Milad Al Nabawi on 16.10.2021. |
| 16. |
Photo Exhibition on Gandhiji’s life and lecture on Gandhian philosophy |
- The photo exhibition was held at the Central Library, University of Baghdad on 17.10.2021 and also a lecture on Gandhian philosophy was arranged. The Central Library showcased the Gandhi corner set up at the Library.
- Extensive media coverage of the events.
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| 17. |
National Unity Day |
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations on 27.10.2021- A seminar and discussion forum were organized by the Indian community in Najaf. The Indian Ambassador called on the Governor of Najaf Governorate, met religious authorities and visited holy shrines. |
