Muslims kicked off Eid al-Fitr celebrations on Friday around the world and to mark the holiday one of New York City's most iconic landmarks was lit in green.
New York's Empire State Building was lit up in green on the first day of Eid al Fitr, celebrating Muslims' holiday which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, according to media reports.
The skyscraper was illuminated with the green lights until 2:00 a.m. (EST) on Saturday morning 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 said.
It is noteworthy that the Empire State shining light tradition, though the first for `Eid, is repeated in a number of religious holidays.
Muslims kicked off Eid al-Fitr celebrations on Friday around the world and to mark the holiday one of New York City's most iconic landmarks was lit in green. Muslims kicked off Eid al-Fitr celebrations on Friday around the world and to mark the holiday one of New York City's most iconic landmarks was lit in green.
Muslims kicked off Eid al-Fitr celebrations on Friday around the world and to mark the holiday one of New York City's most iconic landmarks was lit in green.
source : abna
