Burj Khalifa honours Mahatma Gandhi on 151st birth anniversary with marvelous light show

On occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 151st birth anniversary, iconic Burj Khalifa paid tribute to Far of Nation with an light show on Friday, October 2. From India’s national flag to Gandhi’s portraits, United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) skyscraper was lit up in tricolour to hour his legacy.

Gandhi Jayanti is also marked International Day of n-Violence as a tribute to his n-violent strategies that led to India’s independence from British colonial rule in 1947. official social media account of Burj Khalia posted a clip of show around 8:15 PM (local time). Watch:

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Cleanliness drive, debate competitions in UAE

Apart from LED show, officials at Indian Consulate in Dubai also held cleanliness drive in premises of mission. Celebrating "Swachhata Hi Seva", officials led by Consul General Dr Aman Puri planted 151 trees on different sites to mark Gandhi Jayanti. Moreover, an annual debate for students was organised virtually under patron of mission with essay writing and drawing competitions. According to social media updates by Indian mission in UAE, consulate officials recalled his life and principles. His famous Bhajans were also recited.

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Meanwhile, on October 1, US lawmakers moved a resolution in US House of Representatives to posthumously hour life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi on his 151st birth anniversary. As many as six bipartisan lawmakers pushed resolution for lasting impact of Gandhi’s values of truth, n-violence and peace towards welfare of world.

Resolution to recognise Gandhi’s political struggles and pioneering of n-violent protests was introduced in US House by Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. resolution was supported by Congressional India Caucus co-chairs, Br Sherman and George Holding. 

“As we celebrate anniversary of his birth on October 2, I am proud to hour Mahatma Gandhi’s incredible life and enduring legacy through this bipartisan resolution,” PTI quoted Krishnamoorthi.

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