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In PHOTOS: The big switch off

Last updated on: March 26, 2011 21:52 IST


Photographs: Kyodo/Reuters

Millions around the world took part in Earth Hour on Saturday night, with more and more cities embracing the initiative this year. We bring you a presentation of pictures taken before and during the event, from all over the world.

The Tokyo Tower before (L) and during Earth Hour in Tokyo.

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Photographs: Adnan Abidi/Reuters

The India Gate in New Delhi.

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Photographs: Jas Lehal/Reuters

The Houses of Parliament in London.

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Photographs: Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters

The Empire State building in New York.

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Photographs: Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters

The great Giza pyramids and the Sphinx in Cairo.

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Photographs: Rick Stevens/Reuters

The Sydney Harbour, Sydney.

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Photographs: Tim Chong/Reuters

 The skyscrapers of Singapore's central business district before and during Earth Hour.

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Photographs: Nicky Loh/Reuters

The Taipei 101 building before (top) and during Earth Hour in Taipei.

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Photographs: Bazuki Muhammad/Reuters
The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur.