Indian and Pakistani riders' groups celebrate Independence Day together- in pictures

  • Members of Singhs Motorcycle Club UAE, and Pakistan Riders Group UAE, put Indian and Pakistani flags on their bikes before the start of a motorcycle ride to mark the 75th Independence Day celebrations for India and Pakistan, in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    Members of Singhs Motorcycle Club UAE, and Pakistan Riders Group UAE, put Indian and Pakistani flags on their bikes before the start of a motorcycle ride to mark the 75th Independence Day celebrations for India and Pakistan, in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • Gurnam Singh, founder of the Singhs Motorcycle Club UAE, and Mirza Khud, founder of the Pakistan Riders Group UAE, before the start of the rally to mark the 75th Independence Day celebration in Dubai.
    Gurnam Singh, founder of the Singhs Motorcycle Club UAE, and Mirza Khud, founder of the Pakistan Riders Group UAE, before the start of the rally to mark the 75th Independence Day celebration in Dubai.
  • Members of other groups joined the Singhs Motorcycle Club and Pakistan Riders Group for the celebration.
    Members of other groups joined the Singhs Motorcycle Club and Pakistan Riders Group for the celebration.
  • A cake to commemorate the motorcycle clubs' joint celebration in Dubai.
    A cake to commemorate the motorcycle clubs' joint celebration in Dubai.
  • Members of Singhs and Pakistani motorbike groups on their celebratory joint ride.
    Members of Singhs and Pakistani motorbike groups on their celebratory joint ride.
  • The two UAE groups dance at the end of their ride in Dubai.
    The two UAE groups dance at the end of their ride in Dubai.
  • Members of the two motorcycle clubs pose for a photo on their 75th Independence Day celebrations for India and Pakistan.
    Members of the two motorcycle clubs pose for a photo on their 75th Independence Day celebrations for India and Pakistan.
  • Members of the two clubs carried Indian and Pakistani flags on their bikes.
    Members of the two clubs carried Indian and Pakistani flags on their bikes.
  • Group members share breakfast after their ride.
    Group members share breakfast after their ride.
  • The Independence Day ride in Dubai.
    The Independence Day ride in Dubai.
  • Gurnam Singh, founder of Singhs Motorcycle Club's UAE branch, rides with Indian and Pakistani flags on his bike.
    Gurnam Singh, founder of Singhs Motorcycle Club's UAE branch, rides with Indian and Pakistani flags on his bike.
  • The clubs join for another photo after their ride.
    The clubs join for another photo after their ride.
  • Riding together ... the Singhs Motorcycle Club UAE and Pakistan Riders Group UAE.
    Riding together ... the Singhs Motorcycle Club UAE and Pakistan Riders Group UAE.
  • Members of the UAE bike club chapters dance together after the ride.
    Members of the UAE bike club chapters dance together after the ride.