Dubai: Dubai’s skyline glittered in celebration on Wednesday night as the iconic Burj Khalifa lit up with a special message and image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking his 75th birthday in spectacular fashion.
The world’s tallest building dazzled with the tribute, joining millions across the globe in sending wishes to India’s leader.
Burj Khalifa, UAE
Wishes for Indian PM Modi on his 75th birthday pic.twitter.com/bb9vYDltTB
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) September 17, 2025
Earlier in the day, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended his greetings on X (formerly Twitter), writing:
“Sincere congratulations to @NarendraModi on your birthday. I wish you continued good health and happiness, and ongoing success in advancing India’s progress and the prosperity of its people.”
Sincere congratulations to @NarendraModi on your birthday. I wish you continued good health and happiness, and ongoing success in advancing India’s progress and the prosperity of its people.
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) September 17, 2025
Modi warmly replied, underscoring the strong ties between the two nations:
“Thank you, my brother, for your warm wishes. I deeply value our close friendship and the mutually beneficial India–UAE partnership, which continues to attain new heights in all areas.”
Thank you, my brother, for your warm wishes. I deeply value our close friendship and the mutually beneficial India–UAE partnership, which continues to attain new heights in all areas.@MohamedBinZayed https://t.co/5ve04Nssza
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 17, 2025
The dazzling Burj Khalifa tribute stood as a glowing symbol of India–UAE friendship, lighting up both the Dubai night sky and the spirit of Modi’s milestone celebration.
