The entrance of fresh food market Souq Al Jubail in Sharjah, UAE is now shrouded in a stunning red glow from the world’s Largest standing lantern, after the 13.09 metres (42 ft 11 in) high and 5 metres (16 ft 4.85 in) wide light was unveiled at an event organised by Sharjah Asset Management on Sunday.
Designed and built by Global Event Management Group, the spectacular lantern was made out of wood and copper and was a giant replica of a real lamp.
The enormous lantern – which was created as part of the Souq’s Ramadan Festival – is now a permanent installation at the market.
Ali Al Suwaidi, Director of Souq Al Jubail said: "We were absolutely thrilled when we received the news that we had been awarded this prestigious Guinness World Records title. The lantern, which now stands as an iconic new landmark at the waterfront of Sharjah, will bring even more people to the market to enjoy our high-quality, cost-effective produce from the farm and sea."
The new record was confirmed by Guinness World Records adjudicator Samer Khallouf, who presented the organisers with an official certificate in recognition of their success.
Previously, the largest lantern was 12 metres (39 ft 4 in) tall and 7.4 metres (24 ft 3 in) wide. It was built for the Nenbutsushu Sanpouzan Muryojuji Head Temple in Kato City, Hyogo, Japan, and was measured on 10 March 2008.
