Empire State Building Turns Green for Eid

   Source: IslamiCity Aug 9, 2013 1 Comment

Category: Americas, Faith & Spirituality, Featured, Life & Society Topics: Festivals (Eid) Views: 4783
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The Empire State Building will shine its world-famous tower lights in green to honor the holiday Eid-al-Fitr from Thursday, August 8, 2013 through Friday, August 9, 2013.

Eid-al-Fitr, or "the Festival of Fast-Breaking," is a joyous celebration which commemorates the end of Ramadan and marks the completion of a month of spiritual renewal for the global Muslim community. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world observe a strict fast from sunrise until sunset, participate in prayer and demonstrate acts of kindness. In Islam, the color green symbolizes a happy occasion and the importance of nature.

About the Empire State Building
Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan (from base to antenna), the Empire State Building is the "World's Most Famous Office Building." With new investments in energy efficiency, infrastructure, public areas and amenities, the Empire State Building has attracted first-rate tenants in a diverse array of industries from around the world. The skyscraper's robust broadcasting technology supports all major television and FM radio stations in the New York metropolitan market. The Empire State Building was named America's favorite building in a poll conducted by the American Institute of Architects. The Empire State Building Observatory is one of the world's most beloved attractions and is the region's #1 tourist destination.

For more information on the Empire State Building, please visit www.esbnyc.com, http://www.facebook.com/empirestatebuilding, @EmpireStateBldg, or http://pinterest.com/empirestatebldg/

  Category: Americas, Faith & Spirituality, Featured, Life & Society
  Topics: Festivals (Eid)
Views: 4783

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Older Comments:
GAMIL M. MOSLEH FROM USA said:
I would like to wish EID MUBARAK to the GLOBAL MUSLIM COMMUNITY. May Allah accept our fasting and prayers during the Holly month of RAMADAN. AMEEN.I also thank Islamicity for sharing.I also thank the good wishes and good gesture from the city of New York and the Empire State Building. God the Almighty bless the people of the United States of America.
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