Embassy of India Niamey, Republic of Niger

550th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Mission celebrated the 550 the Birth Anniversry of Guru Nank Devji on Tuesday 12 November in the Chancery premises. The celerbations began by welcoming the invitees/guests by Second Secretary (HoC). Fresh flowers were offered on the colour framed photograph of Guru Nanak Devji. A copy of the Guru Grandh Sahib the Sikh scripture procured through XP Division was also respectfully placed below the framed photograph of Guru Nanak Devji. A key-note Address was given by Ambassador followed by screeing of documentary films on Guru Grandh Sahib received from XPD, Sarbat De Bhala and another video-clip downloaded from Youtube on the life and teachings of Guru Nank Devji. In his Address Ambassador highlighted the life and works of Guru Nank Devji. Photocopies of the text of Prime Minister’s Address at Dera Baba Nank were also circulated among the invitees. It was a working day in Niamey. There is no Sikh presently living in Niamey. There were about 50 invitees/guests who attended the celerbations. Kadah Prasad along with refreshments were served to the invitees/guests.