The Embassy of India in Cairo celebrated the 10th edition of the International Day of Yoga 2024 in Cairo at Al-Horreya Public Park, Zamalek on 21st June 2024 from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. This year’s theme,
The event organized in association with the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Governorate of Cairo.
It was attended by Indian Ambassador to Egypt Ajit Gupte along along with Mohamed Sultan, Head of Parks Sector, Cairo Governorate (On behalf of Governor).
It was also attended by Amre Hadad, 1st Under Secretary & Head of Central Deptt for Sports Development (On behalf of the Minister of Youth and Sports), Rawan Lashein, MP of the House of Representatives and Emad El Bannani- Former Minister of Youth and Sports.
Recognizing the universal appeal of Yoga, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 11 December 2014.
The draft resolution establishing the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states including the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The resolution by UN itself is recognition of the significance and benefits of Yoga. The objective behind the decision was to increase the awareness regarding the valuable benefits of Yoga and to promote adoption of a healthy and peaceful lifestyle based on Yoga.
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