On Thursday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi joined a select group of world leaders to grace India's 74th Republic Day celebrations.
The public holiday marks the anniversary of India officially adopting its constitution, making it a sovereign republic. The first parade in 1950 was held to mark the end of India's ties to the British empire.
It is celebrated with a parade every year on January 26 held in the capital city of New Delhi, featuring a display of India's cultural and military heritage.
The parade is the main attraction of the Republic Day celebrations, which last for three days.
Every year, India invites world leaders to attend its Republic Day celebrations - this year, the Egyptian president is the guest of honor.
Sisi watched the colorful parade at the majestic Kartavya Path alongside Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and a host of other leaders.
It is for the first time that an Egyptian leader has been invited on India's Republic Day.
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