VIDEO: Burj Khalifa lights to celebrate Indian PM Modi's 75th birthday

Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa lit up on Tuesday night to mark the 75th birthday of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The skyscraper displayed Modi’s portrait along with the message “Happy Birthday,” while lights in the colours of the Indian flag illuminated the structure.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his warm wishes. In a post on X, Sheikh Mohamed extended “sincere congratulations” to Modi, wishing him good health, happiness, and further success in advancing India’s development and prosperity. Responding, Modi described the UAE leader as his “brother” and underscored the growing India–UAE partnership, which he said was reaching “new heights in all areas.”

Global leaders also joined in congratulating Modi. Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his leadership, noting India’s achievements in economic, scientific, and technological fields under his tenure. He also highlighted Modi’s role in enhancing the India–Russia strategic relationship.

Wishes poured in from across the world, with US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and others acknowledging Modi’s milestone birthday. Many messages emphasised India’s rising influence on the global stage.