Guinness World record set at Indian I-Day celebration in New York, mayor Zohran Mamdani attends
More than 1,300 US flags were arranged to form the number "250", surrounded by Indian tricolours, to mark America's semiquincentennial anniversary.
On India's 80th Independence Day, a Guinness World Record was set in Parsippany, New Jersey, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. Over 1,300 American flags were arranged to form the number "250," surrounded by Indian tricolours. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city's first Indian-American mayor, attended the Queens India Day Parade in Floral Park, describing it as an unforgettable experience.
Mamdani praised the mosaic of diverse religious and ethnic communities in New York City, made up of Indians who have contributed to the city's character. The event in New Jersey was organized by the Consulate General of India in New York, the Federation of Indian Associations NY-NJ-NE, and Zoho, a technology company. US officials, including New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell, Congresswoman Analilia Mejia, and the Consul General of India in New York, addressed the gathering, emphasizing the strong bonds between India and the United States.
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