Updated: October 3, 2020 4:43:45 pm
Many images and quotes from Mahatma Gandhi were displayed in the structure.
To commemorate the 151st anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth, Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa was lit up in tricolor, with his images. Video of the illuminated structure began to circulate on the Internet, to the delight of Indians around the world.
The tallest building in the world, located in the United Arab Emirates, celebrated the special occasion with a special LED show to honor Gandhi’s journey in the fight for the freedom of India. He also showed some of his famous quotes. With the message “the future depends on what you do today,” sketches of Bapu spinning a charkha were projected on the 165-story tower.
The Consulate General of India in Dubai also organized a special cultural program, with the theme ‘Relevance of Gandhi’s message in the 21st century’, which ended with a special light show at the Burj Khalifa.
“‘Be the change you wish to see in the world,’ immortal words spoken by Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the entire nation of India,” wrote the official online user while sharing the clip of the light show.
“Be the change you wish to see in the world” – Immortal words spoken by #Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the entire nation of India. #Burj khalifa lights up with an LED show to honor his journey and celebrate his 151st birthday. pic.twitter.com/AAgcDztrb8
– Burj Khalifa (@BurjKhalifa) October 2, 2020
Along with the event, consulate officials also conducted a cleanup campaign at the mission facilities. With the support of the indigenous community, 151 trees were planted at different sites to commemorate the occasion.
Tree planting on the occasion of the celebrations of the 151 anniversary of the birth of #Mahatma Gandhi in association with IPF Sharjah, IA, Sharjah & Consulate in Sharjah Indian School. 151 such saplings will be planted in Sharjah to mark the occasion. @ICCR_Delhi @DDNewslive @IndembAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/iWb21x9jlk
– India in Dubai (@cgidubai) October 2, 2020
Consulate officials headed by Consul General Dr. Aman Puri carried out a special cleanup campaign in line with the principles #Bapu “Swachhata Hi Seva” to commemorate his 151st birthday. @ICCR_Delhi @DDNewslive @IndembAbuDhabi #GandhiJayanti #Mahatma Gandhi #MKGandhi pic.twitter.com/s5IQ1lExvB
– India in Dubai (@cgidubai) October 2, 2020
The annual discussion for students, which was held under mission sponsorship at GEMS Our Own Indian School, was hosted online due to Covid-19. Essay writing and drawing contests were also held for students.
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