Embassy of India Marks Gandhi’s 150th Birthday with Cycle Rally for Peace

The Embassy of India, Riyadh, organized the Gandhi Cycle Rally for Peace in association with the Diplomatic Quarter Authority and Saudi Cycling Federation on June 7, 2019. The Cycle Rally was part of the series of events organized globally by the Government of India to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the apostle, who was an embodiment of truth, non-violence and self-obedience. The Gandhian ideology also complements the Kingdom’s ‘Vision 2030’, which aims to establish a ‘vibrant society’ based on ‘peace’ and ‘harmony’. Saudi Arabia, being home to a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic people, is an example of the Gandhian ideology of mutual respect, peaceful co-existence and sustainable development’. The Saudi dignitaries, diplomats, citizens and members of Indian diaspora attended the rally. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, flagged off the rally. Seven teams were deployed along the 6-km route to assist the participants. A Saudi cycle acrobatic team performed before the start of the rally. Speaking on the occasion, ambassador stressed on the importance of mobility for leading a healthy lifestyle which Gandhi led by personal example throughout his life. He thanked the participants for turning up in large numbers on a Friday morning. He also thanked the Saudi Cycling Federation, Diplomatic Quarter Authority and Diplomatic Quarter police for their cooperation in making the event a success and gave away mementos as a token of appreciation.