25 December 2010 - 20:30

The holy city of Mashhad is to become the cultural center of the Islamic world as expected in the 20-year prospective plan of Astan-e Qods Razavi.

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The holy city of Mashhad is to become the cultural center of the Islamic world as expected in the 20-year prospective plan of Astan-e Qods Razavi.

The achievements of Astan-e Qods Razavi have been extremely remarkable during the post-revolution years, said Hojat-ol-Islam Gholami, cultural council secretary of the Supreme Leader.

He also referred to various exhibitions held in Astan-e Qods Razavi as evidence of its great capacities and achievements during the recent years.

“Over 20 million pilgrims travel to Mashhad each year,” he noted adding that they all use the accommodations and services provided by Astan-e Qods Razavi.

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