Abu Dhabi, October 2: Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure of the word, was lit up in Indian tricolour on Wednesday to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The building, located in Dubai, also portrayed a picture of Gandhi while it displayed the colours of the Indian national flag. Scores of tourists and Non-Residential Indians lined up to witness the historic scene. Air India Paints Mahatma Gandhi’s Picture on Airbus A320 to Mark His 150th Birth Anniversary.

In the evening, the 163-floor building of Burj Khalifa displayed the tricolour. Subsequently, a tune rendition of 'vaishnav jan to tene kahiye' -- one of the most recited bhajans of Mahatma Gandhi -- was played and several pictures of India's "Father of the Nation" was displayed.

Watch Video of Burj Khalifa Paying Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi:

In India, Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated in all parts of the nation to pay homage to one of the tallest freedom fighters. Top Ministers of the central government, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, led the celebrations.

PM Modi visited his home-state Gujarat on the occasion, where he paid tribute to Gandhi at the Sabarmati Ashram. In the visitors' book, he wrote, "I'm satisfied that on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, we're witnessing the fulfillment of his dream of 'Swachh Bharat'. I feel lucky that on this occasion when India has successfully stopped open defecation I'm here at the ashram," he said.

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