India is celebrating its 68th Republic Day today. The Constitution was adopted on January 26, 1950. 

Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, would light up on Wednesday night in tri-colours - saffron, white and green - to mark 68th Republic Day of India.

"Tonight we celebrate India's 68th Republic Day with a spectacular LED illumination of the Indian National flag on #BurjKhalifa! #India," the official Twitter account of Burj Khalifa tweeted in both English and Arabic languages.

Take a look at 10 of the best messages you can forward to your friends and family this Republic Day.

• Freedom in Mind, Faith in Words, Pride in our Heart, Memories in our Souls. Lets Salute the Nation on Republic Day.
• Saluting India! Where each bud blooms in its true colours, Where each day is celebration of unity, harmony and synthesis. Happy Republic Day!
• Aao jhuk kar salam kare unko, jinke hisse me ye mukam aata hai, khusnasib hota hai wo khoon jo desh ke kaam aata hai. Happy Republic Day
• Let every patriot be honoured, Don't let politics get in between. As we wouldn't have achieved freedom without them, No one can't repay their sacrifices. Happy Republic Day!
• Constitution is not a mere lawyers document, it is a vehicle of life, and its spirit is always the spirit of Age - BR Ambedkar
• Gandhi swapna jab satya bana, Desh tabhi jab Gantantra bana, Aaj fir se yaad kare woh mehnat, Jo ki thi veero ne, aur bharat Gantantra bana. Happy Republic Day.
• Even if I died in the service of the nation, I would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood... will contribute to the growth of this nation and to make it strong and dynamic. - Indira Gandhi
• Faith in words and freedom in mind. Be proud of the sacrifices of the freedom fighters, who died for our country. Let's salute the entire nation. Proud to be an Indian. Happy Republic Day 2017.
• Nahi sirf jashn manana, Nahi sirf jhande lehrana, Yeh kaafi nahi hai watanparasti, Yadon ko nahi bhulana, Jo qurbaan hue, Unke lafzon ko aage badhana, Khuda ke liye nahi... Zindagi watan k liye lutana.
• We the youth of India should take the pledge that till our last breath we will fight terrorism, we will protect our Mother India with all we have, JAI HIND! Happy Republic Day!