Mashhad
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Love for Imam Reza (PBUH) Boundless
A professor at women’s seminary in Bushehr Province referred to the genuine love of people from around the globe for this revered Imam (PBUH), saying, "It makes no difference whether they are Iranian or non-Iranian, Muslim or non-Muslim, Shia or non-Shia, all come mournfully to Imam Reza's (PBUH) holy shrine to not only mourn but also to seek his intercession for their needs."
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Over 223,000 have arrived on foot so far;
500,000 Pilgrims Anticipated to Enter Mashhad on foot
According to Hossein Rezaei, the spokesman for the Society Serving Imam Reza Pilgrims Traveling on Foot, the number of pilgrims going to Mashhad on foot for mourning on the anniversary of Imam Reza's martyrdom has reached 223,156 so far.
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On the occasion of Imam Reza's martyrdom anniversary;
Shiites' Imam Who Healed a Paralyzed Christian
Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (peace be upon him), known as Imam Reza, is the eighth Imam in Twelver Shia Islam, succeeding his father, Imam Musa al-Kazem (PBUH).
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Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi meets with Grand Ayat. Shobeiri Zanjani
The Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi Hujjat al-Islam Ahmad Marvi met with Senior Cleric Grand Ayatollah Shobeiri Zanjani in Mashhad.
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Photo/ Executive Custodian of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine Visits Mashhad
Hasan Rashid Javad al-Abaychi, executive custodian of Imam Hussein holy shrine, has visited Imam Reza shrine and discussed ways of bilateral collaboration with Mostafa Feizi, general director of the holy shrine.
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Senegalese Muslims Ready to Expand Relations with Imam Reza Holy Shrine
Manager of Senegal’s Islamic Education Institute and deputy for international affairs of Mouride brotherhood has visited Imam Reza holy shrine’s Islamic Research Foundation to get familiar with the latest research activities of the center.
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Imam Sadiq (AS) Martyrdom Anniversary at Holy shrine in Mashhad
The city of Mashhad and Imam Reza holy shrine are hosting mourning ceremonies to mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Sadiq (AS), the sixth Shia Imam.
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Indian pilgrim experience in Imam Reaza Holy Shrine: tranquility and peace
"Words cannot describe the pilgrimage to Imam Reza holy shrine" says Mahdi Hasan, a Shia Muslim from India’s Hyderabad, adding, the most important gift that he can take back home from his pilgrimage in Mashhad is the sense of peace and calmness.
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Its a great pleasure to work as a female servant of Imam Reza holy shrine
Servants of Imam Raza holy shrine welcome millions of pilgrims warmly and humbly in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad, and they are happy to do so, inasmuch as they don't even notice the passage of time while working there.
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Imam Reza shrine holds Eid al-Fitr prayer
Imam Reza holy shrine holds congregational prayer of Eid al-Fitr in holy shrine’s Holy Prophet courtyard, announces Mohammad Tavakoli, Imam Reza Holy Shrine’s General Director for Holy Sites.
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Imam Reza shrine getting prepared to host pilgrims on Eid al-Fitr
Imam Reza holy shrine in the holy city of Mashhad is getting well-prepared to host millions of pilgrims on Eid al-Fitr, a joyful holiday when Muslims celebrate first day of lunar month of Shawwal after one month of fasting in Ramadan.
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Imam Reza holy shrine holds ‘Quran: Meaning of Life’ exhibition
Holy Quran Center of Imam Reza holy shrine has embarked on holding ‘Quran: Meaning of Life’ exhibition during the fasting month of Ramadan in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.
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Turks, Azeris welcome Ramadan special program aired from Imam Reza holy shrine
Head of Channel 14 of Turkey has announced that Turkish and Azeri speakers from across the world watch ‘Da’vat’ (Invitation) program aired from Imam Reza holy shrine in northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Update on stabbing attack in Imam Reza shrine
A person stabbing three clergymen in Holy Prophet courtyard of Imam Reza holy shrine, killing one and wounding two others, is a 21-year-old man with Uzbek origins named Abd al-Latif Moradi.
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Razavi pilgrim guesthouse boosts accommodation capacity
Karamat Razavi Foundation has started expanding the Razavi pilgrim guesthouse in an attempt to accommodate more pilgrims visiting Imam Reza holy shrine in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad during the upcoming Nowrouz holidays.
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Boosting pilgrimage efficiency, quality services to pilgrims among Nowrouz strategies
The custodian of Imam Reza holy shrine has called boosting efficiency of pilgrimage and providing quality services to pilgrims the strategy of Nowrouz programs in Imam Reza holy shrine in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi Province.
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Library of Imam Reza holy shrine pride of Shia Muslims
Head of Nahjul-Balagha Sciences Foundation of Imam Hussein holy shrine in Iraq has praised Library of Imam Reza holy shrine as source of pride for Shia Muslims.
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Imam Reza, Imam Ali holy shrines express readiness to expand ties
Custodian of Imam Reza holy shrine in Mashhad, Iran, has congratulated the custodian of Imam Ali shrine in Iraq on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Ali (AS), expressing readiness for expansion of ties.
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Imam Reza holy shrine mournful of Hazrat Zeynab’s demise anniversary
Imam Reza holy shrine has programmed mourning ceremonies for demise anniversary of Hazrat Zeynab (SA), with full observance of health protocols because of the Omicron variant of coronavirus pandemic.
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Razavi Hospital ranks among country’s top ten medical centers
Razavi Hospital has been awarded ‘Grade 1’ certificate in assessment of national hospital accreditation program and introduced as one of the top ten medical centers across the country.
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Turkish students visit Razavi University of Islamic Sciences
A group of Turkish university students have paid a visit to Imam Reza holy shrine and Razavi University of Islamic Sciences during an academic tour of Iran and the shrine city of Mashhad.
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Pakistani pilgrim becomes book donors’ ambassador
A Pakistani pilgrim has become book donation ambassador after donating books and bringing many fellow compatriots along to donate books to Imam Reza holy shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
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Imam Reza International Media Festival unveils
Speaking in a press conference in Tehran, Mohsen Hushmand, executive secretary of Imam Reza International Media Festival, has unveiled details of the second edition of the event.
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Inauthentic religious statements feed anti-Islamic media
The Chief Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi has called spurious statements about Islam as fodder for hostile media networks.
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Imam Reza shrine replete with joy on Hazrat Zahra (SA) birth anniversary
Fully observing all possible health protocols, Imam Reza holy shrine has held various special programs to commemorate birth anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA).
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Imam Reza shrine, fortified stronghold for protection of Shia
Imam Reza holy shrine is a real and fortified stronghold to protect cultural heritage of Islam and Shia Muslims, says Hurriyet Varol, manager of Turkey’s Media 14 channel, while paying a visit to the central library of Imam Reza holy shrine.
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Cheap and easy pilgrimage should be provided for the people
The first meeting of the National Council of Pilgrimage after a two-year break was held with the President taking part in the holy city of Mashhad, during which decisions were made to facilitate travel and reduce pilgrims' expenses.
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Glory, prosperity of society depend upon culture of endeavor
Islam encourages people to work and earn lawful livelihood and such endeavor results in glory and prosperity of the society.
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Imam Reza holy shrine provides foreign pilgrims with cultural, religious programs
Observing all health protocols to stop the viral outbreak, Imam Reza holy shrine’s Dar al-Rahmah and Ghadir porticos provide all foreign pilgrims with special religious and cultural programs every day.
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Documents in Astan Quds Razavi, Hazrat Abbas holy shrine set new path for research
Documentation and Press Center of Astan Quds Razavi and Hazrat Abbas holy shrine have examined ways for cooperation to facilitate research.