AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The custodian of Imam Reza shrine has announced that the focus of Imam Reza shrine is on the facilitation and elevation of pilgrimage.
Speaking in ceremony for the construction of Amir al-Mu’minin Portico in the shrine, Hoj Ahmad Marvi, commemorated the late former custodian, Ayat. Vaez Tabasi for his hard work to expand the area of the shrine ten-fold.
He touched upon the considerable number of pilgrims visiting the shrine, which necessitates some restoration works in some buildings, saying: “Imam Reza shrine needs some restoration works in some sections so that we can facilitate pilgrimage, and boost visual and artistic attractions in it as well”.
Stressing the significance of a scientific and consultative approach that refrains from idiosyncrasies, Hoj Marvi noted: “Impulsive and indiosyncratic works are disapproved of in the shrine, as they are considered mostly to the detriment of such a sacred and magnificent monument in the world; therefore, construction and restorations projects in the shrine have always been conferred with Iranian, and even non-Iranian experts”.
The custodian added that most construction works in the shrine have been undertaken by benefactors.
Amir al-Mu’minin Portico is set to be constructed between Ghadir and Jomhuri Eslami porticos in the shrine in a bid to increase the vaulted areas and to prop up Jomhuri Eslami Portico. The construction is expected to finish by 2025-26.
.......................
End/ 257