Sagarmatha Day calls for environmental measures
Sagarmatha Day calls for environmental measures
Lakshmi Kothaneth
The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat observed on 29th May 2025 the Sagarmatha Day, commemorating the historic first ascent of Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary on on the same day in 1953.
This year’s event also coincided with Republic Day of Nepal, adding further significance to the celebration.
Dr. Jamal bin Hasan Al-Moosawi, Secretary General of the National Museum of Oman was the Guest of Honour.
In his address, the Ambassador of Nepal to the Sultanate of Oman, Dornath Aryal, said, "Sagarmatha day is a reminder not only for human achievement but also for the majestic beauty of the Himalayas and the urgent need to address challenges being faced by the climate change and other e...