The Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed in October is an international campaign to raise awareness about the disease and raise funds for research on the medicines, for the treatment of those affected by breast cancer.
The Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed in October is an international campaign to raise awareness about the disease and raise funds for research on the medicines, for the treatment of those affected by breast cancer.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation founded by Evelyn Lauder, the Vice President of the Estee Lauder Companies, first made popular the 'pink ribbon' which became a symbol for the disease.
Every year, different monuments and buildings around the would light up in the pink hue, in support of those afflicted by this disease.
Here are some of those monuments, that lit up this year.
1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai
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The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai lit up in a bright hue of pink in support of breast cancer awareness. (Photo courtesy - Twitter / SRPRO)
2. Burj Khalifa, Dubai
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Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world, lit up in pink with an impression of a pink ribbon. (Photo courtesy - Twitter / Burj Khalifa)
3. Eiffel Tower, Paris
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Eiffel Tower in Paris, which is known for lighting up in shades of support on various occasions, looked majestic lit up in pink along with the fountains leading up to it. (Photo courtesy - Twitter / Picture Perfect)
4. CenturyLink Field, United States
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Stadium of the Seattle Hawks of the National Football League (NFL) and of the Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer (MLS), CenturyLink Field, of Seattle, Washington, also lit up in support. (Photo courtesy - Twitter / CenturyLink Field)
5. Empire State Building, United States
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The Empire State Building, in Manhattan, New York, is inarguably a symbol of American stature. It was empowering to see it lit in bright pink. (Photo courtesy - Twitter / Goldribbonchampions)
6. Angel of Independence, Mexico
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The Angel of Independence monument is illuminated with pink lights in support of the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
7. Terminal Tower, United States
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Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the Terminal Tower, was illuminated in pink on occasion of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Photo courtesy - Twitter / Terminal Towers CLE)
