Independence Day reception was held in the evening at Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre. H.E. Abdallah H Ulega, Minister for Livestock & Fisheries was the Chief Guest. Deputy Speaker of National Assembly, H.E. Mussa Azan Zungu, Mama Mongella, IT Minister of Comoros, MPs, eminent guests from Government, business, Indian diaspora and diplomatic community totalling over 500 joined the celebrations.