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Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (1931-2015)

Posted on: July 28, 2015 | Back | Print

Embassy of India informs with profound sorrow the sad demise of Hon\'ble Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India, on 27 July, 2015 in Shillong, India. The funeral of Dr Kalam will be held in Rameshwaram on 29 July 2015.

As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, seven days of State mourning is being observed in India and by Indian Embassies/High Commissions abroad from 27 July 2015 to 02 August 2015.

A Condolence Book will be opened at the Embassy of India, Buitenrustweg 2, 2517 KD, The Hague on 29 and 30 July, 2015 from 1000 hrs to 1200 hrs and 1500 hrs to 1700 hrs.

The Hague

July 28, 2015