Indian Ambassador hosts festive Ramadan Ghabqa in Kuwait

• The Indian ambassador’s Ramadan Ghabqa members of the Kuwait’s ruling family, ministers, senior government dignitaries, ambassadors from various countries, heads of UN and international organizations, leading Kuwaiti business figures, media representatives, and members of Kuwait’s vibrant Indian community.

His Excellency Dr. Adarsh Swaika, Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, hosted a ‘Ramadan Ghabqa’ at India House on March 17, bringing together the Indian community, diplomatic corps, and friends of India to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan. The event reflects the longstanding cultural ties between India and Kuwait.

In India, a land of diverse religions and cultures, Ramadan holds deep significance, reflecting the country’s vibrant pluralism as home to the world’s second-largest Muslim population. It embodies the spirit of unity in diversity, where people of different faiths and backgrounds coexist harmoniously. In Kuwait, the Indian community continues the tradition of hosting Iftars and Ghabqas during Ramadan, reinforcing the strong cultural and people-to-people ties between the two nations.

The event showcased the Indian way of celebrating Ramadan through traditional instrumental music and cuisine. Indian artists performed live music on classical instruments such as the flute, tabla, and violin, playing melodies of beloved Bollywood songs from past decades. The cuisine featured live cooking of Indian delicacies, including dishes popular in both India and Kuwait.

The Indian ambassador’s Ramadan Ghabqa saw a distinguished gathering, including members of the ruling family, ministers, senior government dignitaries, ambassadors from various countries, heads of UN and international organizations, leading Kuwaiti business figures, media representatives, and members of Kuwait’s vibrant Indian community. Notable attendees included the Minister of Oil, the Governor of Farwaniya, an Advisor from the Amiri Diwan, the Undersecretaries of Defense and Information, the CEOs of NBK and Kuwait Finance House, the Editor of Al-Qabas, and other prominent business leaders.

On this occasion, the Ambassador extended heartfelt Ramadan Mubarak greetings to all attendees and well-wishers in Kuwait.