The Indian Embassy in Riyadh city of Saudi Arabia recently hosted an event titled “Samskritotsava” which was conducted in Sanskrit language.

The event marked the efforts by the Indian community to keep the language alive in Saudi Arabia.

The event was held as a part of “Pravasi Parichay”.

The Indian Embassy posted on X: "A unique event, as part of "Pravasi Parichay", "Samskritotsava" took place on November 5. The entire programme was in Sanskrit & recognised the efforts by the Indian Community in keeping the language of India's ancient wisdom, civilization, history & traditions alive in KSA."

It is the first time that any Indian Mission in the world is conducting an event entirely in the Sanskrit language to promote the importance and learning of the Sanskrit Language, the Indian Embassy said as quoted by ANI.

During his opening remarks, Ambassador Suhel Ajaz Khan spoke about the importance of the Sanskrit language in our culture and its veneration in the entire world as a sacred and spiritual language.

The ambassador also mentioned that today’s event will serve as an inspiration for all to learn and practice the Sanskrit language, the Indian news agency reported.