pilgrims
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Al Abbas Holy Shrine Develops New Guide for Visitors
The Al-Abbas's (p) holy shrine has developed a new guide to guide visitors of the Arba'een, relying on a program in which all the streets and points leading to the Old City were fixed.
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Photo/ Lady Masuma Shrine on the Eve of Imam Sajjad Martyrdom Anniversary
The holy shrine of Lady Masuma held ceremony to host pilgrims and neighbors on the eve of Imam Sajjad (PBUH) martyrdom anniversary.
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Imam Reza Shrine’s Servants Must Manifest Razavi School of Thought
Servants of Imam Reza holy shrine must be manifestation of Imam Reza’s characteristics and school of thought when rendering services to the pilgrims and visitors of the holy complex, says Hoj. Ahmad Marvi, custodian of Imam Reza holy shrine.
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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 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 shrine observes second Night of Qadr, Imam Ali martyrdom anniversary
Observing all health protocols related to the coronavirus pandemic, Imam Reza holy shrine’s General Directorate for Islamic Ideology Dissemination has programed a special ceremony for Iranian and foreign pilgrims on Ramadan’s second Night of Qadr and Imam Ali’s martyrdom anniversary.
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Israel police limit number of Christians marking Easter celebrations in Jerusalem
Palestinian Christians challenge police move to restrict pilgrim's entry into the Old City.
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Imam Reza holy shrine holds first Night of Qadr ceremony
Observing all health protocols related to the coronavirus pandemic, Imam Reza holy shrine’s General Directorate for Islamic Ideology Dissemination has programed a special ceremony for Iranian and foreign pilgrims on Ramadan’s first Night of Qadr.
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American Muslim lauds holy shrine services for foreign pilgrims
Imam Reza holy shrine’s services for pilgrims are really great as they meet almost all needs of foreign visitors, says Mubasher Khan, an Indian-American Muslim.
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Saudi Arabia increases Hajj quota to 1 million in 2022
Hajj open to those younger than 65, fully vaccinated, authorities announce after 2 years of coronavirus restrictions.
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Imam Reza shrine, specialized center for publishing Quran
Imam Reza Holy Shrine’s Publishing Institute has now turned into one of the most specialized centers for printing and publishing Quran in the world, says Masoud Farzaneh the CEO of the institute.
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Imam Reza holy shrine provides thousands of pilgrims with counseling services
The General Counseling Center of Imam Reza holy shrine has made countless achievements this year in terms of expansion of counseling services to pilgrims and the growth of professional and scientific services.
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Officials from Imam Reza holy shrine, Iraq’s holy shrines to sign MOU for further cooperation
A group of officials from Imam Reza holy shrine has had a meeting with officials of different Iraqi holy shrines in Iraq to exchange experiences over rendering better services to Iranian and Iraqi pilgrims.
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Twelve non-Muslims convert to Islam in Imam Reza shrine in 2021
During the past year, 12 people from different countries have converted to Islam and become Muslims at ceremonies organized by the Deputy Office for Foreign Pilgrims Affairs of Astan Quds Razavi.
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Package of field services to Umrah pilgrims and worshippers
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has provided a package of field services to worshippers and Umrah performers.
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Virtual shrine, Imam Reza holy shrine’s new service for pilgrims
News and Modern Media Management Office of AQR has run a new system with which lovers and devotees of Imam Reza (AS) can have a virtual tour in holy shrine’s different courtyards and porticos regardless of their geographical place.
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Safety of pilgrims priority of AQR: Chief custodian
Maintaining safety of all Razavi pilgrims is one of the first priorities of Astan Quds Razavi, said Hoj. Ahmad Marvi AQR chief custodian in a meeting with the personnel of Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine’s fire station.
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Saudi Arabia unveils health measures that will allow pilgrims to visit Mecca
Saudi Arabia has released new details on how it plans to gradually allow Muslims back to Islam’s holiest site in Mecca to perform the smaller, year-round pilgrimage, which has been suspended for the past seven months due to the coronavirus.
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Deputy office for Islamic ideology dissemination holds first meeting of board of thinkers
“Imam Reza’s pilgrims are a rainbow of different ages, social, scientific, cultural and ethnic levels and therefore regarding the cultural work we should pay attention to these differences and purposeful planning should be done for all audiences and for all walks of life, and in this regard, a board of thinkers was formed and took charge of this responsibility,” said AQR chief custodian addressing the meeting.
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Central Foundation for Imam Reza (AS) Pilgrims discusses construction of cheap pilgrim houses in Mashhad
Marvi noted that providing cheap accommodation for needy pilgrims of the holy shrine is a real concern for AQR, saying: “Although we tried to overcome some accommodation problems of these people by constructing and launching Razavi pilgrim houses in recent months, the city is far away from its ideal position in this area”.
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AQR’s consultations not restricted to certain groups or people: Chief custodian
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of holy shrine’s managing director and the head of Chief Custodian’s Office, Hoj. Marvi pointed to the changes made in the AQR councils and board of directors, saying: “Our focus has been on employment of people whose different specializations are needed in AQR’s boards of directors or councils”.
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Chief Custodian announces management reshuffle at Astan Quds Razavi
Hoj. Ahmad Marvi appointed Mohammad Mehdi Baradaran as the managing director of AQR Organization in a decree that burdened him with the responsibility of preparing a roadmap for future development and transparency in service rendering to the pilgrims.
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Visit Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (AS) online
Located in Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi province, the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) has long been by far the most visited religious destination in Iran, attracting millions of domestic and international visitors each year.