pilgrimage
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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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Special attention to cultural needs necessary for transcendent, durable pilgrimage
All cultural and social organizations of Imam Reza holy shrine have embarked on creating favorable conditions for a transcendent and durable pilgrimage for the pilgrims visiting the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad during the New Year holidays.
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Imam Reza holy shrine attends international conference on pilgrimage in religions, nations
Researchers from Islamic Research Foundation of Imam Reza holy shrine have submitted articles on pilgrimage in religions and nations to the Second International Conference on Interfaith Dialogue.
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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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A million set to throng India’s Ganges for holy dip despite COVID
Nearly one million Hindu worshippers are expected to gather on the banks of the river for yearly pilgrimage in the state reporting the second-highest number of cases.
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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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Muslims can virtually touch Kaaba's black stone from home
We have great religious and historical sites that we must digitise and communicate to everyone through the means of latest technology.
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Call for Papers: What Makes a Pilgrim a Pilgrim? Conceptualizing Pilgrims and Pilgrimage
The Manchester Metropolitan University will host a conference next year entitled “What Makes a Pilgrim a Pilgrim? Conceptualizing Pilgrims and Pilgrimage, c.300-1600”.
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Islamic Research Foundation helps realization of Imam Reza holy shrine’s global mission
The Islamic Research Foundation of Astan Quds Razavi follows perfect pilgrimage along with future studies and transformational approach as main goals to pursue, says Ahad Faramarz Gharamaleki, head of the center.
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AQR to turn holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) into a hub of innovation
Mohammad Mahdi Baradaran, the senior director of the holy shrine, explained the details of the programs saying, “Imam Reza (AS) is believed to be the learned offspring of the Prophet’s household.
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Saudi Arabia eases Coronavirus restrictions, allows pilgrims to return to Mecca
A very small, limited number of people, donning the white terrycloth garment symbolic of the Muslim pilgrimage, circled Islam’s holiest site in Mecca on Sunday after Saudi Arabia lifted coronavirus restrictions that had been in place for months.