National Day and Constitution Day of Nepal falls on 19 September every year to mark when the second Constitution Assembly of Nepal unanimously passed the present Constitution of Nepal (2015). This Constitution is claimed to be the most inclusive and progressive drafted by people’s representatives through Constitution Assembly in the annals of a world constitution.
Every year Nepal Embassy Muscat organises various programs to highlight the importance and recall the day. Despite the effect of the Pandemic, this year, also on the occasion of National Day and Constitution Day of Nepal 2021, the Embassy of Nepal in Muscat organised a three-day program to commemorate the day and actors who directly or indirectly contributed to the cause of it. Due to COVID-19 protocols, participants were reduced to as minimum as practicable.
On the evening of the first day, 18 September 2021, the Embassy lighted candles at the chancery premises in few Nepali community people. Ambassador, Her Excellency Dr Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal, lit the first candle to inaugurate the three-day event.
On the Second Day, 19 September 2021, the National Day of Nepal, the Embassy celebrated the “National Day with male National Cricket Team” of Nepal. In the morning, Ambassador Her Excellency Dr Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal hoisted the flag of Nepal at the chancery building. In the afternoon, Her Excellency Dr Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal and chairman of Oman Cricket Mr Pankaj Khimji in the presence of Captain of National Cricket Team Mr Gyanendra Malla, other high-ranking officials and male National cricket of Nepal & Oman, cut the cake to mark the National Day of Nepal at Al-Amerat Cricket ground. Cake and soft drinks were distributed to the participants and the public on the ground. Her Excellency also extended her best wishes to the National Cricket Teams for their match immediately after the program. Male National Cricket Team of Nepal is in the visit of Oman to play Cricket World League-2, triangular series against Oman and USA.
Embassy of Nepal, Muscat
Sunday, 19 September 2021