From Dubai's Burj Khalifa to Kashi: PM Modi’s 75th birthday celebrated in style | In Pics

Prime Minister turned 75 on September 17. The day witnessed pompous and zealous celebrations not just across the country but even overseas. Wishes for the Prime Minister poured from all corners, including global leaders, Bollywood actors and sports personalities. (Image: X/@sudarsansand)

Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, lit up in the Indian tricolour on Wednesday, displaying photographs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with greetings on the occasion of his 75th birthday. (Image: X)

Bracing up for his much-anticipated tour of India, Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has sent his signed 2022 World Cup victorious jersey to PM Modi for his birthday. Promoter Satadru Dutta, who is bringing Messi to India, told PTI on Wednesday that the football icon’s World Cup jersey will be delivered to the PM in two to three days. (Image: X)

If there is any city in India where PM Modi birthday could be called a festival, it is Varanasi — the city that he calls his own. Kashi erupted in devotion, music, rituals, and community service on Wednesday. From a grand Ganga aarti to Vedic mantras, everybody prayed for PM Modi's long life. (Image: PTI)

Children, too, played their part. At Lohta’s Sheetla Children’s School, students joined hands to form a human chain spelling out birthday greetings. “Modi ji gives us free books and scholarships. Today we gave him our wishes," said Priya, a Class 6 student, her face painted in tricolour. (Image: PTI)

The BJP launched nationwide events and health, welfare and development programmes under 'Sewa Pakhwada', to mark PM Modi's birthday. The ruling party will observe programmes from September 17 to October 2. The programmes will include blood donation camps, cleanliness drives, exhibitions showcasing PM Modi’s work, and public discussions. (Image: X)

Gujarat, the home state of Modi on Wednesday celebrated his 75th birthday with great gusto. At an event in Maninagar that was attended by Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Amul Bhatt and Councillor Karan Bhatt, Garba performances and a floral map of India marked with ‘Namotsav’ was seen. (Image: ANI)

Not just people from all walks across India, but leaders globally, including US President Donald Trump, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin, wished PM Modi on his 75th birthday and highlighted "strong friendship". (Image: X)