The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in India hosted a reception on Tuesday: 7^th October 2008 to celebrate the National Day of the Kingdom. The function was attended by Mr. Nalin Surie, Secretary (West)  in the Ministry of External Affairs as representative of the Government of India. Among other dignitaries who attended the reception were Mr. Sanjay Singh,  Additional Secretary, MEA (formerly, head of Gulf Division), Members of Parliament, Ambassadors and Heads of Mission of Arab, Islamic and Foreign countries accredited in New Delhi, religious and media personalities, businessmen and other Indian dignitaries who are friends of the Embassy. Several Saudi students who are studying in India also participated in the ceremony.

The guests were received by the Charge d' Affaires a. I. H. E. Mr. Mohammed A. A. Barri who was accompanied by officials of the Embassy and heads of Saudi offices attached to the Embassy.

During the function, books and information material as well as copies of the Holy Quran were distributed and the guests were also entertained with the Arabian coffee and Saudi dates.