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The Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, witnessed the 8th International Yoga Day 2022 held yesterday at the Saeed Cricket Stadium in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. The Embassy of the Republic of India and the Abu Dhabi Cricket Club, under the slogan “Yoga for Humanity”, are among the more than 5,000 participants from across the UAE’s nationalities and cultures.

His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan said: “I am delighted to be associated with you to celebrate the Eighth International Yoga Day together, and I am pleased to see each and every one of you have the desire to create a world of peace, harmony and happiness in our world. “

He added: “We in the United Arab Emirates are aware of the importance of providing a secure and sustainable life for all, everywhere. , Were able to dedicate our lives to peace, tolerance and social responsibility.

He continued: “Participants in the activities of the Eighth International Yoga Day, representing different nationalities, cultures, religions and ethnicities, reflect the population diversity of the Emirates, which is characterized by the strength of tolerance and coexistence. Understandably, by believing that they are human beings, they deserve respect and sympathy so that we can become winners of human rights, human dignity and a happy and fulfilling life. “

He concluded: “We have fruitful, strong and glorious relations with the Republic of India and we are grateful for the opportunity provided by the Eighth International Yoga Day to deepen our friendship. Collective power should make the world a better place.

For his part, Sanjay Sudhir, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the United Arab Emirates, said: “We express our gratitude and appreciation for the generous support and honorable visit of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. Thanks to the Abu Dhabi Sports Council at the International Yoga Day celebrations held at the Saeed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi in the presence of more than 5,000 participants from different nationalities, cultures, religions and ethnicities. Support in organizing this important event and to all sponsors, associates and volunteers.

For his part, Abu Dhabi Sports Council General Secretary Araf Hamad Al Awani said: “We are proud of the impressive image seen in Abu Dhabi celebrating its eighth International Yoga Day, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s value and importance. The involvement of its community, in such important cases, and their interest in pursuing a positive sporting style for a better life and in addition to healthy, established international leadership, and an important position in the cities of the developed world.

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