Burj Khalifa Lit Up In The Honour Of New Zealand’s PM And The Gesture Has Won Many Hearts In Dubai
It’s been more than a week since the senseless tragedy shook New Zealand after the terror attack on two Christchurch mosques killed 50 worshippers.
As a tribute from the government and people of the UAE to New Zealand’s mass shooting victims as well as its PM, Burj Khalifa lit up with the iconic image of Jacinda Ardern hugging one of the victims on Friday night.
HH Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum also thanked Ms Ardern for her sincere empathy and support to the muslim community.
What a beautiful tribute
New Zealand today fell silent in honour of the mosque attacks’ martyrs. Thank you PM @jacindaardern and New Zealand for your sincere empathy and support that has won the respect of 1.5 billion Muslims after the terrorist attack that shook the Muslim community around the world. pic.twitter.com/9LDvH0ybhD
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) March 22, 2019
The Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE also praised the NZ communities for standing in solidarity with the Muslim brethren and taking stand against hate crimes.
Dubai Twitter has been awash with praise for such a stunning gesture
Tonight the Burj Khalifa thanked NZ prime minister for her attitude and example and paid tribute to the 50 people who lost their lives a week ago. Salaam. سلام#NewZealand #JacindaArden #burjkhalifa pic.twitter.com/x0hxgqYEi9
— Marion Erskine (@marion_erskine) March 22, 2019
“Does it get any bigger than this?”
Does it get any bigger than this? Certainly not any higher at the very least https://t.co/AaM3sYxzvI
— Ashleigh Stewart (@Ash_Stewart_) March 22, 2019
The Kiwis have indeed won the respect of 1.8 billon Muslims in the world
The @BurjKhalifa beamed the images of @jacindaardern today to honor the Kiwis who won the respect of 1.5b Muslims arnd the world after the terrorist attack last Friday. A newspaper from #NewZealand also put ‘Salam’ on its front page and the names of the martyrs. pic.twitter.com/JJ6YFrp75J
— Asma Ali Zain (@asmaalizain) March 22, 2019
Burj Khalifa is a beacon of culture, tolerance…and above all…humanity
#BurjKhalifa Not just an Icon of Magnificent Architecture but an epitome of #Culture #Tolerance #Humanity in truly global prespective!
Solidarity Towards #ChristchurchTerrorAttack victims & honoring @jacindaardern#NewZealand #JacindaArdern #Dubai#JamiaMilliaIslamia #Alumni pic.twitter.com/i1aV6u8eOp
— JMI Alumni-MEA (@JMI_AlumniUAE) March 23, 2019
People have hopes for a better, compassionate world in the future
I remain hopeful for a world with more #empathy, less opinions, better listening and more #compassion. That sounds like #peace to me. #JacindaArdern #NewZealandAttack #Dubai #BurjKhalifa pic.twitter.com/C7SYCEhfpf
— Samie Al-Achrafi (@samiealachrafi) March 23, 2019
Salute to the two stunning examples of exemplary leadership
Two iconic and epitome of good leadership. One thanking the other.@HHShkMohd @jacindaardern
UAE thanks New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern. As a mark of appreciation from UAE, Burj Khalifa has displayed the iconic image of Jacinda Ardern hugging one of the victim.#Dubai #NewZealand https://t.co/JPUqyyxGlR— Abdul Mohammed (@ImAbdy) March 22, 2019
May peace be upon us all…
Great way to thanks New Zealand. Burj Khalifa lighted with message of peace. #Dubai https://t.co/3mZv9Iy2Ib
— Tariq Rishi (@tariqrishi) March 22, 2019
