World's largest fireworks display in Kuwait

A record number of fireworks lit up the sky in Kuwait City, launching 77,282 fireworks eclipsing the previous record of 60,000.  The display marked the 50th anniversary of the country's constitution. The event has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records.

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  1. Fireworks light the sky near the Kuwait Towers during celebrations marking the Gulf state's 50th anniversary of its constitution AFP PHOTO/YASSER AL-ZAYYAT
  2. The record breaking fireworks display reportedly cost $15 million, enough to earn a place in the Guinness Book of World Records AFP PHOTO/YASSER AL-ZAYYAT
  3. Tens of thousands of supporters of the Kuwaiti opposition rallied on Sunday to mark the 50th anniversary of the constitution and to demand the repeal of a disputed electoral law AFP PHOTO/YASSER AL-ZA
  4. Before celebrations began, Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah pledged the government's continuing commitment to democracy and made a plea for national unity as opposition in the wealthy Gulf stat
  5. The fireworks display lasted a spectacular hour AFP PHOTO/YASSER AL-ZAYYAT
  6. A total of 77,282 fireworks were lit during the display, beating the previous record of 60,000 AFP PHOTO/YASSER AL-ZAYYAT
  7. Fireworks light the sky near the Kuwait Towers during celebrations AFP PHOTO/YASSER AL-ZAYYAT
  8. In addition to the spectacular fireworks display, the Kuwaiti sky was lit up by coloured lasers AFP PHOTO/YASSER AL-ZAYYAT
  9. The celebration marks 50 years to the day that the late emir Sheikh Abdullah al-Salem al-Sabah announced that Kuwait had become the first Arab state in the Gulf to issue a constitution and have a parl
  10. Thousands of people came out to watch the record breaking fireworks display AFP PHOTO/YASSER AL-ZAYYAT
  11. White fireworks light up the Kuwaiti skyline AFP PHOTO/YASSER AL-ZAYYAT

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