Washington, June 6 -- In a major build-up to global wellness celebrations, the Indian Embassy in the United States has announced that the historic Lincoln Memorial will serve as the venue for the upcoming International Day of Yoga festivities.

The diplomatic mission shared the update in a post on the social media platform X, inviting yoga enthusiasts and practitioners to gather at the iconic monument in Washington, D.C.

"We're celebrating #InternationalDayOfYoga2026 at the iconic Lincoln Memorial on Friday, June 19, 2026. Stay tuned for more details!" the embassy stated in its digital announcement.

Underscoring the core philosophy behind the gathering, the announcement prominently highlighted a profound thought on the ancient Indian di...