As the people in India and across the globe celebrated the festival of Diwali with fervour and gaiety, the Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai, lit up on Thursday to mark the festival of lights.


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The central landmark of Dubai's skyline was adorned with intricate patterns and a heartfelt message. "Celebrating the festival of light, wishing you joy, health, and prosperity. Happy Diwali," read the message on the world's tallest building.


Emaar, the company that constructed the iconic skyscraper, posted the video on its Instagram account. "Celebrating the Festival of Lights at the #BurjKhalifa! May this Diwali bring joy, prosperity, and peace to all," the company wrote in the post.



The video garnered lakhs of views and comments, with many users hailing the thoughtful gesture.


"Tallest building in the world wishing Happy Diwali? That's pretty cool. Dubai's got it going on," a user wrote. "Happy Diwali. The UAE always shows the best cultures across the world," wrote another user.


A third commented, "Thank you for the festive wishes! Happy Diwali to all celebrating. The Burj Khalifa looks stunning as it lights up for this special occasion!" It is pertinent to mention that this is not the first occasion when Burj Khalifa has paid tribute to Indian festivals. Last year, the iconic skyscraper displayed the Indian flag to commemorate the country's 77th Independence Day.


Over the years, the two countries have forged a closer relationship under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In September, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, visited New Delhi as India and the UAE gave a boost to their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.