# Amazing Anniversary Light Shows Obscura Digital Illuminated the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-12-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obscura-digital References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/incredible-mosque-projection-mapping) & [obscuradigital](http://www.obscuradigital.com/) A mesmerizing display of lights never ceases to be a grandiose way to commemorate an Anniversary, and the San Francisco-based agency [Obscura Digital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calculator-concept) knows how to put up a good one. In order to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the United Arab Emirates National Day, the company orchestrate a [magnificent show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ease-your-life) with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as a protagonist. Titled the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Projections Project, this spectacle was created to honor the history of Abu Dhab. The agency used three-dimension mapping to present a mind-blowing display that consisted of lighting up the architectural wonder with gorgeous floral and geometrical designs. To majestically illuminate every corner of the mosque, including its four curved minarets and [12 domes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmanthus-moon), Obscura Digital employed 44 projectors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Light Projection Installations:** Opportunity for businesses to create dazzling light projection installations for commemorating special events and anniversaries. - **Three-dimensional Mapping:** Innovative use of three-dimensional mapping to create immersive and visually stunning experiences. - **Architectural Illumination:** Growing demand for architectural illumination to highlight the beauty of iconic structures and landmarks. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning and Production:** Opportunity for event planning companies to incorporate light projection installations as part of their services. - **Technology and Software:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop advanced three-dimensional mapping tools and software for projection mapping. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunity for hotels and tourist attractions to offer architectural illumination experiences to their guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Responsive Light Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phenomena.md) - [Orb Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-island.md) - [Luxury Brand Light Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-constellation-of-love.md) - [Branded Digital Light Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maybank-light-show.md) - [Immersive Light Show Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/llumi.md) - [Sensorially Immersive Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phenomena-abu-dhabi.md) - [Dragon-Themed Drone Light Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legend-of-the-dragon-gate.md) - [Celebratory 3D Illusion Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-dubai.md) - [Mosque-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/islamic-arts-biennale1.md)