Astan Quds Razavi

Third Qadr night ritual held for Azerbaijani pilgrims at Razavi shrine

Central Asia Division of the Office for Foreign Pilgrims Affairs at Imam Reza shrine held third night of Qadr especially for Shia pilgrims from the Republic of Azerbaijan at Sheikh Tabarsi hall of the complex.

Imam Reza shrine provides Nowruz hospitality for Arabic, Urdu, English-speaking pilgrims

The shrine welcomes non-Iranian pilgrims with dedicated porticoes and tailored programs during Nowruz and Ramadan.

Astan Quds Razavi holds scientific webinar on “pilgrimage and role of economy”

Astan Quds Razavi’s Islamic Research Foundation and Deputy Office for International Affairs have jointly held a scientific webinar on “pilgrimage and role of economy” focusing on the book of Pilgrimage in the Marketplace having professor Ian Reader of the University of Manchester as the author of the book in virtual attendance. 

"We Shall Keep the Covenant":

Imam Reza shrine holds ceremony in memory of martyrs of resistance

A commemorative ceremony for martyrs of resistance got underway at Imam Reza shrine, northeast Iran, coinciding with the funeral of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safi al-Din in Beirut,  Lebanon.

AQR's Quran education center trains 300,000 children, expands internationally

The first whispers of the Quranic Affairs Center of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) date back to 2017, when it was tasked with responsibilities beyond Imam Reza shrine, both nationally and internationally.

We need Mahdism culture, recognition of Imam Mahdi more than ever: AQR Custodian

“Today, more than ever before, we need promotion of the culture of Mahdism, awaiting the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (the 12th Shia Imam), and recognition of him”, said the custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR).

AQR official urges facilitating foreign pilgrims visits to Imam Reza holy shrine

The Deputy International Affairs at Astan Quds Razavi has emphasized the importance of facilitating and increasing the presence of international pilgrims in Mashhad during the fifth Imam Reza working group meeting.

Astan Quds Razavi plans to facilitate pilgrimage to Mashhad for Iranians abroad

The fifth session of Imam Reza Taskforce was hosted by Astan Quds Razavi in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad in a bid to pave the way for Iranians abroad to visit Imam Reza shrine.

Astan Quds Razavi to host 7th congress of holy shrines’ custodians in Iran

The 7th congress of the custodians of Iran’s holy shrines and sacred sites is scheduled to be hosted by Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) under the theme of "Holy Sites, Center of Knowledge and Spirituality".

Expansion of cultural and educational relations between Astan Quds Razavi, Turkey

In a meeting with the new Consul General of Turkey in Mashhad, the Deputy for International Affairs of Astan Quds Razavi expressed readiness of Imam Reza shrine to expand cultural and educational relations with Turkey.

Astan Quds Razavi distributes thousands of aid packages among Lebanese refugees

Servants from Imam Reza shrine have distributed some 10,000 aid packages among Lebanese refugees in Syria.

Astan Quds Razavi prioritizes facilitation, perfection of pilgrimage

Facilitation of pilgrimage to Imam Reza shrine is a priority at Astan Quds Razavi, says Mostafa Feizi, deputy custodian of the shrine.