Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up in green and white on Pakistan Independence Day

Watching the tallest building in the world light up is always a wonderful experience, especially when it is a flag of the nation you hail from.

On the occasion of Pakistan's Independence Day, Burj Khalifa lit up, displaying Pakistan's flag in a sign of the nation's solidarity with the South Asian country.

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This, however, isn't the first time that the building has lit up in these colours. On August 14, the landmark has been displaying the flag to wish the large expatriate population in the city.

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The Pakistan Consulate in Dubai shared the video of the display from this year with Khaleej Times. Watch below:

The ADNOC building in Abu Dhabi was also illuminated with the colours of the Pakistani flag in celebration of their Independence Day. Take a look:

Pakistani missions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Thursday cut the cake and organised flag-hoisting ceremonies on the occasion of Independence Day.

Hussain Muhammad, Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, warmly welcomed the community members and extended heartfelt congratulations on the auspicious day.

He urged the Pakistani diaspora to continue playing a constructive role in the development of both the UAE and Pakistan, commending their contributions to the prosperity of the host country and their support for the homeland.

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Khaleej Times Staff