Indian diaspora celebrates Gandhi jayanti

As international day of non-violence


Oct 06, 2009

With the declaration of International Day of Non-Violence by the United Nations, the Indian Diaspora celebrated 140th Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2nd through out the world. Celebrations were held by Indian missions abroad as well as Indian community groups. The celebrations were also held at various Gandhi centers and prayer meetings were held at various parks where Gandhi statues have been established by the Indian community.

The newly formed Federation of Indian Associations of Washington had organized its first formal event in Seattle. The King County Library hall filled to capacity and over flowing in the presence of King County officials including its Director Bill Ptacek. The program was coordinated by NFIA Board members Anjali Sachdev, Lavanya Reddy and Sudip Gorakshakar. NFIA in cooperation with FIA Washington plans to unveil a statue of Mahatma Gandhi gifted by Govt. of India on October 17th at the premises of the library. The chief guest is Ambassador Meera Shankar. Congressman Jim McDermott will be a special guest


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