The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has called for making Yoga a mass movement, connecting people and strengthening the bonds of humanity.
In a post on Facebook, the Prime Minister said that the entire global community has come together in support of celebrating the first-ever International Day of Yoga, on June 21st.
"Now, that strong support has also turned into immense enthusiasm. I am seeing several people and organisations across the world are working towards making the first ever International Day of Yoga a memorable event," the Prime Minister said.
In the run-up to 21st June, the Prime Minister would be sharing a post daily, covering various aspects of Yoga.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today laid a wreath and paid his respects at the Adwa Victory Monument in Addis Ababa. The memorial is dedicated to the brave Ethiopian soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the sovereignty of their nation at the Battle of Adwa in 1896. The memorial is a tribute to the enduring spirit of Adwa’s heroes and the country’s proud legacy of freedom, dignity and resilience.

Prime Minister’s visit to the memorial highlights a special historical connection between India and Ethiopia that continues to be cherished by the people of the two countries.

Laid a wreath at the Adwa Victory Monument. The monument stands as a powerful symbol of Ethiopia’s courage, unity and unwavering spirit.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 17, 2025
It reminds the world of a proud nation that protected itself with determination and resolve. pic.twitter.com/cjtknsuJ7o
በአድዋ ድል ሐውልት የአበባ ጉንጉን አስቀምጠናል። ሐውልቱ የኢትዮጵያን ወኔ፣ አንድነት እና የማይናወጥ መንፈስ የሚያሳይ ኃይለኛ ምልክት ነው።
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 17, 2025
ይህም ሐውልት በቆራጥነት ራሷን ስለጠበቀች ኩሩ ሀገር ዓለምን ያስታውሳል። pic.twitter.com/YwqeqBPXKD



