Sky Tower will lit up for Eid for the first time in history

For the first-time in history, Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower will be lit up for Eid-al-Fitr in green and white colours, from Sunday, May 24, for two nights.

Notably, the festival is celebrated by Muslims around the world to mark the end of Ramadan.

Chairperson of New Zealand Eid Day Trust, Javed Dadabhai says he’s excited about the opportunity for the Muslim community.

“Eid-al-Fitr is regarded as a time to celebrate, with Muslims gathering their friends and family to show gratitude toward God following the previous month of reflection

“In keeping with public health requirements due to Covid-19, faith-based gatherings are currently limited to ten people, so Eid will be celebrated a little differently this year,” says Dadabhai.

''We are truly appreciative of this gesture by SkyCity to help us collectively celebrate Eid through one of New Zealand's most iconic attractions.”

Brad Burnett, Group General Manager SkyCity Hotels says, “We are a multi-cultural nation and we hope that by lighting the Sky Tower for Eid we can help our Muslim community feel closer together while physically apart.”