Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell

ADVISORY, Aug. 16, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), one of the largest umbrella organizations in the Indian community, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square in celebration of the 2012 India Day Parade, which will take place on Sunday, August 19 in New York City.

In honor of the occasion, Mr. Anil Kumble, World Recognized Cricketer and executive committee members of Federation of Indian Associations Tri-State, will ring the Closing Bell.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Friday, August 17, 2012 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET   

Contact:

Kurang Shah

Executive Vice President (2011-2012)

(609) 865-6204

kurang@fianynjct.org

NASDAQ MarketSite:

Jen Knapp

(212) 401-8916

Jennifer.knapp@nasdaqomx.com

Feed Information:

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About Federation of Indian Associations (FIA):

The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut is one of the largest umbrella organizations in the Indian community. It represents and provides grass-root support to a 500,000-member strong, vibrant Asian-Indian community. Established in the year 1970, the FIA has blossomed into an esteemed organization that has become a formidable voice and platform for the community.

The FIA represents various issues that concern the growing Asian-Indian community at the local, state, and national levels. Over the years, it has taken perceptions and information about India to the mainstream community and furthered the interests of Indians residing in the United States. It is in this spirit that, since 1981, FIA holds the largest India Day Parade in the world in New York City to represent our progress and unity to the many diversified ethnic communities in this area.

The biggest ever India Day Parade for 2012 is scheduled on Aug 19, 2012 (12:30pm) at Madison Ave. starting at 38th street and will roll down to 28th street followed by amazing cultural programs. The parade will be attended by Super Star of Indian Film Industry Mr. Saif Ali Khan and World recognized Cricketer Mr. Anil Kumble and other leading U.S. political dignitaries.

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