Astan Quds Razavi
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Russian women visit Imam Reza Holy Shrine
A group of women active in religious and cultural fields from Russia visited the holy shrine of Imam Reza (a.s.).
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Photos: Hazrat Zahra mourning ceremony held at Imam Reza holy shrine
AhlulBayt News Agency: Hazrat Zahra (s.a.) mourning ceremony was held at Imam Reza (a.s.) holy shrine in Mashhad.
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Photos: Commemoration of Martyr Hassan Tehrani-Moqaddam held in Mashhad
AhlulBayt News Agency: The 14th anniversary of the martyrdom of Hassan Tehrani Moqaddam, the father of Iran's missile program, was commemorated on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with a speech by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, at the conference hall of the Communications and Media Center of Astan Quds Razavi.
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Photos: Russian, Turkish pilgrims visit Razavi Holy Shrine
AhlulBayt News Agency: A group of pilgrims from Türkiye and Russia visited the Razavi Holy Shrine on Thursday, November 13, 2025, as part of the "Razvan Pilgrimage" project, with the aim of deepening the spiritual connection of non-Iranian pilgrims with the Razavi tradition and expanding cultural connections among Muslims around the world.
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Razavi University to hold conference on Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah
Razavi University of Islamic Sciences plans to hold international conference of "Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah; The Secret of Resistance and Genius of Leadership" in cooperation with Ilya International University.
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Photos: Ceremony of Hazrat Masoumeh demise anniversary held at Imam Reza holy shrine
AhlulBayt News Agency: Black flags were raised over the illuminated dome of Imam Reza Shrine as pilgrims gathered from across the country to offer condolences on the solemn night marking the demise anniversary of Imam Reza's sister, Hazrat Masoumeh (s.a.).
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Photos: Celebratory banners, inscriptions installed at Razavi Shrine on Imam Hasan al-Askari birth anniversary
AhlulBayt News Agency: Celebratory banners and inscriptions were installed across courtyards and halls of Imam Reza Shrine, marking the birth anniversary of the 11th Shia Imam with an atmosphere of joy and reverence.
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Astan Quds Razavi’s delegation meets head of Iraq’s Shia Endowment Office
During an official visit to Iraq, the Deputy Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) delivered a congratulatory message to the newly appointed head of the Shia Endowment Office, extending a formal invitation to visit Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
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Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi sends message to Kadhimayn counterpart
Deputy custodian of Astan Quds Razavi conveys official greeting message from Mashhad to Kadhimayn following leadership appointment.
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Imam Reza Shrine launches integrated service framework for intl. pilgrims
With a renewed focus on cultural engagement and religious depth, Imam Reza Shrine has launched a structured service plan to enrich the experience of non-Iranian pilgrimage caravans, offering them a memorable and spiritually immersive journey from arrival to farewell.
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Neishabur is Islamic world’s first center for promoting Nahj al-Balagha: Expert
A researcher from Islamic Discourse and Thought Department of Astan Quds Razavi’s Islamic Research Foundation, says Neishabur is the first center for promotion, transcription, and commentary of Nahj al-Balagha when referring to city’s scientific and cultural history in the Islamic world at a scientific meeting in Imam Reza shrine.
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Astan Quds Razavi's Library hosts Uzbek delegation from Alisher Navoi Intl. Foundation
Scientific and cultural exchange deepens Iran–Uzbekistan ties through shared literary heritage.
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Astan Quds Razavi holds special program for children on prophet’s birth anniversary
Astan Quds Razavi’s Office for Foreign Pilgrims’ Affairs has held a special program titled "Children of the Islamic World and Prophet of Mercy and Compassion" coinciding with auspicious birth anniversaries of Prophet (pbuh) of Islam, and Imam Ja'far Sadiq (AS).
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Imam Reza Shrine conference explores human dignity, prophetic ethics
Islamic scholars gather in Imam Reza Shrine to mark Unity Week with reflections on the Prophet’s legacy of justice and compassion.
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Photos: Seminar on Human Rights, Dignity from Perspective of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Reza
AhlulBayt News Agency: The first program in the series marking the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), titled “Human Rights and Dignity from the Perspective of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Imam Reza (a.s.)”, was held on Sunday, September 7, 2025, by the Scientific and Cultural Organization of Astan Quds Razavi at the Sheikh Tabarsi Hall of the Islamic Research Foundation.
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Imam Reza shrine hosts Quranic programs for Islamic Unity Week
The Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad has announced a series of Quranic programs for pilgrims and local residents to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Islamic Unity Week.
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Imam Reza’s school of thought rooted in Imamate, ethics, unity: AQR Custodian
Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) says the national unity formed after the Zionist regime’s attack is a sacred achievement built on the blood of thousands of martyrs, emphasizing that Imam Reza’s school of thought is rooted in Imamate, ethics, and solidarity.
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Photos: Preparations underway for service tents in Mashhad during final days of Safar
AhlulBayt News Agency: As the final days of Safar and the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza approach, Astan Quds Razavi has set up extensive service tents around Imam Reza Shrine, thanks to public participation, to ensure comfort and convenience for pilgrims.
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Special programs launched to host millions of pilgrims at Imam Reza Shrine
Extensive cultural, service, and promotional plans underway during final days of Safar to host some seven million pilgrims at Imam Reza Shrine, in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.
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Mashhad prepares for over seven million pilgrims during last days of Safar
It is expected that more than seven million pilgrims will visit the holy city of Mashhad, northeast Iran, in the last five days of the lunar Hijri month of Safar, an official said.
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Astan Quds Razavi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs call for developing public diplomacy
Astan Quds Razavi’s deputy for international affairs, Hoj. Mostafa Faqih Esfandiari and Ministry of Foreign Affairs deputy minister for cultural cooperation and NGOs of Public Diplomacy Center, Alireza Hedayatpour, called for expansion of cultural interactions and attracting more international pilgrims to Imam Reza Shrine.
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2K Arbaeen pilgrims receive donated items from Imam Reza’s Mukib in Kadhimiya
In a heartfelt gesture of hospitality, the Miqat al-Reza Mukib—supported by Imam Reza Shrine—distributed 2,000 strudel packages to pilgrims during the Arbaeen pilgrimage near the revered Al-Kadhimayn Holy Shrine, in Kadhimiya, a district in northern Baghdad, Iraq.
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Photos: Imam Reza Shrine displays Intl. “Mehr-e-Muharram” festival’s selected photos
AhlulBayt News Agency: Coinciding with the final days of the month of Safar, the exhibition of selected photographs from the international “Mehr-e-Muharram” (Muharram Affection) mourning festival was inaugurated at the gallery of Imam Reza Shrine Museum.
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Imam Reza Shrine to host three major mourning ceremonies in final days of Safar
Three special mourning programs will be held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran, during the last days of the lunar Hijri month of Safar.
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Razavi library and museum, Uzbek civilization center mark new chapter of collaboration
A delegation from Uzbekistan visits Imam Reza Shrine, marking the start of cultural and scholarly cooperation.
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Pilgrims from Thailand find peace, spirituality at Imam Reza Shrine
Thai Shia pilgrims express emotional connection and admiration during their visit to Iran’s sacred site – Imam Reza Shrine, in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.
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Mirjaveh, gateway of Arbaeen hospitality under Imam Reza banner
Eastern border complex in Mirjaveh welcomes Pakistani pilgrims with dignity, devotion, and full-service facilities.
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Astan Quds Razavi's Custodian honors Arbaeen camp organizers along Najaf-Karbala route
Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, accompanied by Imam Reza Shrine servants, inspected several camps along the Arbaeen pilgrimage route and praised their services rendered to pilgrims.
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Astan Quds Razavi servants serve Arbaeen pilgrims in Najaf under Imam Reza’s banner
Imam Reza Shrine has established a pilgrim service camp (Mukib) for the first time in Najaf, offering food and hospitality to pilgrims walking toward Karbala during Arbaeen march.
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‘Epoch-making Women’ ceremony held at Imam Reza Shrine
Arab women from four countries gathered to honor Hazrat Zeinab’s legacy of devotion, courage, and spiritual leadership.