India’s 77th Independence Day at the Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi - in pictures


  • Sunjay Sudhir, Indian ambassador to the UAE, speaks on India's 77th Independence Day at the embassy in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Sunjay Sudhir, Indian ambassador to the UAE, speaks on India's 77th Independence Day at the embassy in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Singers from Malhaar Centre for Performing Arts perform on India's 77th Independence Day at the Indian embassy, Abu Dhabi
    Singers from Malhaar Centre for Performing Arts perform on India's 77th Independence Day at the Indian embassy, Abu Dhabi
  • A flag is hoisted on Independence Day at the Indian embassy, Abu Dhabi
    A flag is hoisted on Independence Day at the Indian embassy, Abu Dhabi
  • Guests take photos on Independence Day at the Indian embassy, Abu Dhabi
    Guests take photos on Independence Day at the Indian embassy, Abu Dhabi
  • Excitement builds outside the Indian embassy, Abu Dhabi
    Excitement builds outside the Indian embassy, Abu Dhabi
  • Indians gather for 77th Independence Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi
    Indians gather for 77th Independence Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi
  • Singers give a recital on the big day in Abu Dhabi
    Singers give a recital on the big day in Abu Dhabi
  • Guests in the auditorium on India's Independence Day at the embassy in Abu Dhabi
    Guests in the auditorium on India's Independence Day at the embassy in Abu Dhabi
  • Guests in the auditorium on India's Independence Day at the embassy in Abu Dhabi
    Guests in the auditorium on India's Independence Day at the embassy in Abu Dhabi
  • Guests in the auditorium on India's Independence Day at the embassy in Abu Dhabi
    Guests in the auditorium on India's Independence Day at the embassy in Abu Dhabi