11 October 2007
Empire State building tower lit for Islamic holy days
NEW YORK - The Empire State Building will be illuminated green this weekend to mark the Islamic holy days of Eid-al-Fitr (EED-ALL-FEET-er).
The joyous "Festival of Fast-breaking" marks the end of Ramadan, a month of intense spiritual renewal.
This year is the first time the famous skyscraper will be aglow for the Islamic holiday. A spokeswoman for the building's owner says it will be an annual event, in the same tradition of the yearly skyscraper lighting for Christmas and Hanukah.
In Islam, the color green symbolizes a happy occasion and the importance of nature. It will be illuminated from Friday through Sunday.
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Al hamdulillah! Thank you for promoting Islam with all these great articles. I know that may not be what you are trying to do but the truth comes out with every post. The more you defame us (or attempt to) the more our numbers grow. Once again, thank you for your great service!
Yasimi, former Orthodox Christian.
Posted by: Yasimi | 18 October 2007
Trying to defame islam. Funny. No one needs to lift a finger and all the news, events and stories come pouring in on how fanatical islam is trying to control, oppress and kill people all over the world.
The angel of light was not Gabriel but the snake from Eden. Lucifer was the greatest angel and too smart to come in a red suite with horns...but a beautiful angel of light.
May God forgive you Yasimi.
Posted by: falco | 19 October 2007
Trying to defame islam. Funny. No one needs to lift a finger and all the news, events and stories come pouring in on how fanatical islam is trying to control, oppress and kill people all over the world.
The angel of light was not Gabriel but the snake from Eden. Lucifer was the greatest angel and too smart to come in a red suite with horns...but a beautiful angel of light.
May God forgive you Yasimi.
Posted by: falco | 19 October 2007
America is a liberal democracy in spirit. But the country is run on capitalistic and protestant energy. The green shining on state buiding is only an expression . When it comes to oil and Israel there is no green only red and black. The black of Iraq oil and the red of Palestenian blood.
riaz_kadir@hotmail.com
India
Posted by: Riaz | 20 October 2007
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