Indian Schools in Oman celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

MUSCAT: Indian Schools in Oman came together to celebrate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, paying a befitting tribute to the Father of their Nation, at a ceremonious and aweinspiring programme organised by the Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir under the aegis of the Board of Directors, Indian Schools in Oman on October 19.

Munu Mahawar, Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman presided over the function as the chief guest while Sheikh Kanaksi Gokaldas Khimji was the guest of honour. Omar Lebbe Ameerajwad, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Sultanate of Oman was the special guest on the occasion.

Dr Baby Sam Saamuel, chairman, Board of Directors, Indian Schools Oman and other members on the Board, Kiran Asher, Former Chairman of Indian Schools, Rajendra Ved, Director of Indian

School Al Wadi Al Kabir, President Alkesh Joshi and other members of the school management committee, principals and academic administrators of Indian Schools, parents and students were also present on the occasion.

One thousand students from different Indian Schools were arrayed with solar lights depicting Gandhi’s image and a spectacular display of the school band consisting of nearly four hundred students showcasing different formations were the highlights of the inaugural ceremony that enraptured the spectators and kept them spellbound. Students of eight Indian Schools presented programmes centred on themes of peace, unity and ahimsa and other values promulgated by Gandhi. Stage performances were interspersed with musical programmes which kept the audience mesmerised with Gandhian ideals and filled them with patriotic fervour.