DUBAI: The Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD), in collaboration with the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) and the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai, arranged a Mango Festival.
The event was attended by a large number of guests including diplomats, dignitaries, prominent members of the Pakistani community and government officials.
The ceremony was inaugurated by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE Faisal
Niaz Tirmizi and Pakistan’s Consul General Hussain Muhammad.
The event started with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran followed by the national anthems of Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
Ambassador Tirmizi while addressing on the occasion said, “This is the most anticipated event of the year. Mangoes like citrus are indigenous to the Indus Valley, which constitutes Pakistan.”
Thanking the participants for attending the festival, the ambassador said that presence of so many people was testimony of this special fruit which is eagerly awaited in summer.
Consul General Hussain in his address said, “Pakistani mangoes are deeply rooted in our culture and heritage and are a symbol of our hospitality and tradition.”
The ceremony concluded with presentation of mementos by Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Sindh’s Minister for Culture, Tourism, Antiquities and Archives.
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