Several iconic landmarks from all over the world lit up in purple on Monday night, March 8, to mark Women's Day.
Lighting up of monuments has been an international trend followed to commemorate important days.
Rizal Park illuminated in purple to "honor the sacrifice and contribution of Filipino women in COVID-19 response and recovery."
Mighty Lights over the Mississippi River, United States glowed in purple color for International Women's Day.
Mighty Lights is the biggest light show on the Mississippi River. Tourists and local alike flock to river during sundown to witness the show.
The Manchester Central Library likewise lit up in purple on Monday night. The message "Rise, roar, represent" was also placed in the library's facade.
The 91-year old building is the headquarters of the city's library and information service in Manchester, England.
India's historic terminal train station Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharat Terminus (CST) lit up in pink "to celebrate womanhood."
The landmark is recognized as a United Nations Educations, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site.
Canada's BC Place showed bright purple lights to celebrate "social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women."
BC Place is a stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia known for hosting sports, music, and cultural events.
Purple is the official color of International Women's Day. The color represents justice and dignity, and is now used to represent women.