In Pics: Burj Khalifa in Dubai Illuminates With Mahatma's Image on Gandhi Jayanti

Dubai paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary as Burj Khalifa lit up with the Mahatma's image on Gandhi Jayanti. (Image: @ANI/Twitter)

Gandhi Jayanti is also observed as International Day of Non-Violence, established in 2007 through a UNGA resolution. (Image: @ANI/Twitter)

The Burj Khalifa paid a tribute to the Mahatma by depicting the 'charkha', symbolic of self-reliance. (Image: @ANI/Twitter)

Several political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on Saturday. (Image: @ANI/Twitter)

On Twitter, Burj Khalifa posted a small video clip saying it was honouring the father of a nation who's been an inspiration to many generations". (Image: @Burj Khalifa/Twitter)

The Burj Khalifa used Mahatma Gandhi's famous lines in a tweet: Be the change you wish to see in the world". (Image: @Burj Khalifa/Twitter)