- Viral video falsely claimed Burj Khalifa lit for PM Modi's 76th.
- Footage was from PM Modi's 75th birthday in September 2025.
- Social media widely shared the misleading video of Dubai landmark.
A viral video claiming that Dubai’s Burj Khalifa was illuminated to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday on Thursday was actually a falsely shared clip. It was found that the widely circulated footage actually dates back to September 2025, when the iconic landmark was lit up in honour of the Prime Minister's 75th birthday.
Video Falsely Shared As New
The video gained significant traction after an X account, @NewsMatrixIND, shared the footage on Thursday, falsely claiming the world’s tallest building had been illuminated with the Indian tricolour to wish PM Modi on his birthday. The post was subsequently reshared across various social media platforms, amplifying its reach. However, it later came to light that the exact same video had already been circulated in September 2025, proving that the footage was falsely shared as new video.
PM Modi's Birthday
PM Modi marked his 76th birthday on September 17. Several world leaders extended birthday greetings to him, raising his leadership and highlighting India’s strong ties with other countries. Among those who conveyed their wishes were Russian President Vladimir Putin, United States President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Australia’s High Commissioner to India Philip Green OAM.
Several leaders across the parties also wished PM Modi him on his birthday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, party national president Nitin Nabin, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended their greetings to PM Modi. In a post on X, Amit Shah defined the prime minister as the symbol of hard work and sacrifice.
"Heartfelt birthday wishes to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, the symbol of tireless hard work, sacrifice, and foresight. The life of Modi ji, who has made karma his sadhana and national service the aim of his life, is an epic tale of penance, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve. His journey, filled with service and dedication, is an inspiration for millions of countrymen," Shah said in his post.
To celebrate PM Modi’s 76th birthday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had launched a month-long nationwide campaign called the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The campaign focused on public service, welfare initiatives, and citizen outreach.
Disclaimer: An earlier version of this story incorrectly featured an old video of Burj Khalifa lighting up for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. The video was from last year and was not related to the current occasion. The story has been updated to correct the error. We regret the mistake.
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