DoByThe Burj Khalifa in Dubai displayed a Diwali greeting on Saturday night, in English followed by Hindi. The 828-metre tower wished viewers brightness, joy and prosperity and ended with "Happy Diwali".
Footage of the illuminated tower was posted on the building's official Instagram page. The caption read: "Wishing everyone joy and prosperity this Festival of Lights."
UAE leaders also marked the festival. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, sent his wishes on X on Saturday for peace, hope and goodness for people celebrating Diwali in the UAE and abroad. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan posted his own message on X on Sunday, wishing good health and prosperity to families for the year ahead.
Kkhaleej Times reported that Indian expats lit lamps and decorated their homes with lights as the tower showed its message. It cited the Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi as saying Indians form the biggest expatriate community in the country, at roughly 35 per cent of the population.
Gulf News reported the display and the leaders' messages.
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