Over 200 people participated in the International Gita Mahotsav 2025, organised by the Indian Embassy in Beirut at the Lebanese National Theatre.
Addressing the event, Indian Ambassador to Lebanon, Noor Rahman Sheikh, highlighted the significance of Gita Mahotsav. He noted that the Bhagavad Gita, inscribed in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) World Register of Memory in April 2025, has nurtured human civilisation and consciousness for centuries and continues to inspire the world with its universal message of wisdom, compassion and righteousness. The members of the Indian community and the Embassy also shared their thoughts on the Gita, including recitations of famous shlokas.
According to the Indian Embassy in Beirut, speaking on the occasion, Digambar Patra, Professor at American University of Beirut and Lebanese Yoga Instructor Donia Nijjar emphasised the relevance of the Gita in people’s lives.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) mentioned that the year 2025 marked the 71st year of the establishment of historically friendly diplomatic relations between India and Lebanon. There are around 2000 Indian community members in Lebanon.
