Tehran’s Azadi Tower bears Mexican flag in first-ever Independence Day tribute
Countries around the world are celebrating the 216th anniversary of the Grito de Dolores, including Spain, Poland, Hungary and this year, Iran — which is projecting Mexico's flag on its most famous tower for the first time. The post Tehran’s Azadi Tower bears Mexican flag in first-ever Independence Day tribute appeared first on Mexico News Daily
On Tuesday night, Iran illuminated Tehran's Azadi Tower with the green, white, and red colors of the Mexican flag in a first-ever tribute to Mexico's Independence Day. This striking display commemorated the 216th anniversary of the Grito de Dolores, the 1810 call to arms that sparked Mexico's fight for independence from Spain. The embassy in Mexico highlighted the gesture as a symbol of friendship between the two nations.
The Iranian Embassy in Mexico shared a video of the glowing monument with the statement, "Today, Mexico is not in Mexico. It is in the heart of Iran."
The Azadi Tower, standing 45 meters tall, has historically featured Iran's national colors of green, white, and red. However, this was the first time the tower was illuminated with Mexico's colors. In February 2024, the tower was lit in similar colors to mark the 45th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Mexican Ambassador Guillermo Puente Ordorica described the lighting as "a great gesture of friendship" that Mexicans will treasure.
Celebrations of Mexico's Independence Day were observed in various locations around the world, including New York, London, Madrid, Krakow, Rome, Vienna, Beijing, Seoul, Barcelona, Budapest, and Kansas City.
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