New York’s Empire State Building glows green for Eid al-Fitr

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The Empire State Building glows green on July 17, 2015 in New York City to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday that marks the end of Ramadan
The Empire State Building glows green on July 17, 2015 in New York City to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday that marks the end of Ramadan

New York’s Empire State Building was lit in green late Friday to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday that marks the end of Ramadan.

The green light will shine until the famous skyscraper closes to the public at 2:00 am (0600 GMT), when the building traditionally turns out its lights.

The skyscraper has carried out the tradition “for several years now — it is an annual lighting,” a building spokeswoman told AFP.

The Empire State Building famously shines specific colors for a number of religious holidays — pastel shades for Easter, blue and white for Hanukkah, and red and green for Christmas.

It also has marked a number of events — red, white and blue for the US women’s World Cup victory, rainbow colors for gay Pride Week, and blue, white and purple for World Oceans Day on June 8.

The tower is otherwise illuminated in white each night.

The privately-owned building receives hundreds of requests each year to be lit in particular colors for various causes and events.

Although it does not make its selection process public, it does not accept requests for political campaigns, religious figures and organizations, or personal events.

FRANCE 24/AFP

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3 responses to “New York’s Empire State Building glows green for Eid al-Fitr”

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    5thDrawer

    White light is usually pleasing.

  2. 5thDrawer Avatar
    5thDrawer

    And while we add colours to towers, some want flags taken down ….

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