India organises Yoga Day inaugural ceremony in US

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Press Trust of India Chicago
Last Updated : May 19 2016 | 1:57 PM IST
India has organised an inaugural ceremony here this week in the run up to the second International Yoga Day, which will be celebrated in the Midwest part of the US on June 25.
The second IYD will be celebrated in the city of Sandwich, an official statement said.
The inaugural ceremony at the Indian Consulate in Chicago was attended by the Mayor of city of Sandwich, Rick Olson.
The ceremony was also attended by other officials of the Sandwich City, members of Indian-American community, and established yoga and spiritual centres.
The Consul-General of the Indian Consulate in Chicago Ausaf Sayeed addressed the meeting along with Olson.
International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 worldwide.
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First Published: May 19 2016 | 1:57 PM IST

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