Milad Tower, a modern face of Iranian capital

TEHRAN – As a city with a long history and rich culture, Tehran has long been an attractive destination for culture enthusiasts and history buffs.

Motorcycle rally held in memory of Imam Khomeini

TEHRAN – Some Iranian motorcyclists took part in a rally on Wednesday towards the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini to commemorate the 31st demise anniversary of the founder of the Islamic Revolution.

Double amputee Salarvand shows a unique determination

TEHRAN - Sajad Salarvand, 38, is showing his determination by climbing the mountains without legs.

“Dance with Me” to go on screen at drive-in movie theater in Tehran 

TEHRAN – “Dance with Me” by Sorsuh Sehat will be on screen at the drive-in movie theater in the parking lot of Milad Tower in Tehran today, after Iran tried its first drive-in movie theater since after the victory of the Islamic revolution by screening Ebrahim Hatamikia’s latest movie “Exodus” on May 1. 

Iran to try first post-revolution drive-in theater with “Exodus” 

TEHRAN – Iran will try its first drive-in movie theater after the victory of the Islamic revolution by screening director Ebrahim Hatamikia’s latest movie “Exodus” in the parking lot of Milad Tower in Tehran on Friday, the official website of the director has announced.

Parachutists jump from Milad Tower

TEHRAN - A group of parachutists jumped from the Tehran’s 435-meter Milad Tower on Friday to mark the 41st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. They displayed their skills and readiness by parachuting from the iconic tower. Milad Tower is the sixth-tallest tower and the 24th-tallest freestanding structure in the world.

Recovered Achaemenid ‘guard’ to go on show at Milad Tower

TEHRAN – A limestone relief of an Achaemenid Persian guard, which was brought back home from the U.S. last year, will go show in a month-long exhibit at Tehran’s Milad Tower.

Smart Tehran Congress 2019 to be held

TEHRAN – The 3rd Smart Tehran Congress will be held on December 9-10 at Milad Tower, ISNA news agency reported on Monday.

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Tehran Philharmonic Orchestra to perform in Milad Tower

TEHRAN – The Tehran Philharmonic Orchestra will give a concert under the baton of conductors Loris Tjeknavorian and Arash Amini at Milad Tower on August 3.

Tehran to host intl. gastronomy festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian capital will be hosting a major international culinary festival from August 20 to 25.

1st exhibition of handicapped women’s artworks to be held

TEHRAN – The first exhibition of artworks of handicapped women is to be held March 12-17 at Tehran’s Milad Tower.

Passage of time an opportunity to build bridge between human beings: UNESCO chief

TEHRAN - The passage of time is an opportunity to build a bridge between human beings, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has said in message to a Tehran celebration on Noruz.

Envoys, cultural figures to mark Noruz in Tehran

TEHRAN – Tehran’s Milad Tower will host an international ceremony in honor of Persian New Year or Noruz on February 28.

Iran expecting China, Mongolia to join UNESCO-registered Noruz

TEHRAN – Iran is expecting China and Mongolia to officially join UNESCO-registered Noruz, which marks the beginning of spring and the new year.

Wedding ceremony for couples with disabilities held in Tehran

TEHRAN – Some 110 couples with disabilities celebrated their wedding during a ceremony held at Milad Tower in Tehran on Monday, Tasnim news agency reported.

Northern Iranian troupe performs dance at Milad Tower

Natives of Mazandaran province wave sticks while performing a traditional dance at the foot of Tehran’s Milad Tower, August 3, 2018.