Indian Flag display at Burj Khalifa invokes goosebumps in many while Pakistan snubbed?

On India's Independence Day, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai was illuminated with the colours of India's national flag, symbolising the tricolour. A video circulating on social media captures the moment when the world's tallest building was adorned with the Indian flag's hues, accompanied by the playing of the Indian National Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana,' in the background.

The video was shared by multiple users on the microblogging platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

Indian flag 🇮🇳 on #BurjKhalifa #IndependeceDay2023 #IndianFlag #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/9N9ndE2H2k

— Ajay Dubey@1 (@AjayDubey110)

This incident occurred merely a day after a commotion caused by Pakistanis. A widely circulated video from Dubai captured the scene of numerous Pakistanis expressing their frustration when the Burj Khalifa did not illuminate with the Pakistan flag on the occassion of their Independence Day on August 14.  

The video depicts large gatherings of Pakistani citizens gathering around the Burj Khalifa at midnight, anticipating the display of their national flag's colors. Regrettably, their hopes were dashed as the anticipated illumination did not take place.

Fact Check: The Pakistan flag was displayed at the Burj Khalifa

It is important to highlight that contrary to the previous events, the Pakistan flag was indeed showcased at the Burj Khalifa. A video capturing this moment was shared across various social media platforms, including Meta's Instagram, by the official pages of the iconic structure itself.

The video's caption read, “#BurjKhalifa lights up to celebrate The Islamic Republic of Pakistan’s Independence Day. Wishing the people of Pakistan a day filled with pride, unity and prosperity as you celebrate the rich heritage and achievements of your great nation. May the future hold even greater success and happiness for all Pakistanis. Happy Independence Day!"

On Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a national address from the Red Fort to commemorate India's 77th Independence Day. The Prime Minister commenced his speech by addressing the citizens as "parivarjan," signifying a familial connection. He emphasised that India is observing the festival of democracy. Early in his address, the Prime Minister addressed the issue of violence in Manipur. He also delved into discussions about the country's economy and paid respects to various individuals.