- By Chetna Shree
- Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:24 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- Burj Khalifa lit up for PM Modi's 76th birthday.
- Display featured Modi's images and "Happy Birthday" message.
- Highlights strengthening diplomatic ties between India and UAE.
PM Modi's Birthday: Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa lit up the UAE skyline to honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's on his 76th birthday. The display highlighted the growing ties between India and the United Arab Emirates.
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Burj Khalifa Marks PM Modi's Birthday
The display featured images of PM Modi along with the words "Happy Birthday", accompanied by changing lights and the colours of the Indian national flag. The 828-meter structure, the world's tallest building, is frequently used for special light displays marking important occasions and personalities.
A Global Icon Honored at the World's Tallest Icon 🇮🇳🇦🇪
— Dr. Bu Abdullah (@Dr_BuAbdullah) September 16, 2026
In a dazzling display of respect, friendship and strong diplomatic ties, Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa lit up the UAE skyline to honor Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji on his 75th Birthday.
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This is not the first time the Dubai landmark has marked PM Modi's birthday. In September 2025, the Burj Khalifa was lit up with images of the Prime Minister and birthday greetings when he turned 75.
India-UAE Ties
The visual tribute highlights the growing bilateral ties between the two nations, which have expanded cooperation in recent years across key sectors:
- Trade and investment
- Energy and technology
- People-to-people ties
Birthday Wishes Pour In From Across The Globe
Prime Minister Modi was born on September 17, 1950. Leaders across the globe extended warm wishes, praising his leadership and highlighting India's strong international partnerships. Among those who conveyed their greetings were Russian President Vladimir Putin and Australia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green OAM.
Putin congratulated PM Modi on his 76th birthday and praised his contribution to strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia. He also expressed gratitude to PM Modi for the warm welcome and hospitality during his recent visit to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit.
The Russian Embassy in India shared Putin’s message on X. The message read: "You are rightly enjoying deep respect from your compatriots and great authority on the global stage. It is impossible to overstate your personal contribution to strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia."
Australia's High Commissioner to India Philip Green OAM also extended his birthday wishes to Prime Minister Modi, recalling his recent visit to Australia and highlighting the close ties between the two countries. He wrote on X, “Happy Birthday, Prime Minister @narendramodi ji. Your recent visit to Australia showcased the extraordinary warmth and strength of the Australia-India relationship and the deep bonds between our people. आपके अच्छे स्वास्थ्य और आने वाले वर्ष की शुभकामनाएँ।”
The US Embassy in India also extended birthday wishes to PM Modi on behalf of US President Donald Trump. In a post on X, the Embassy extended its wishes to PM Modi for good health and happiness in the year ahead. "On behalf of President Donald Trump, we wish Prime Minister @narendramodi a very Happy Birthday. Wishing you all the health and happiness in the coming year!" the message read.
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