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2025-07-07 15:56
Muharram rituals: thousands of pilgrims walk to Imam Reza shrine
TEHRAN – Around 7,000 pilgrims traveled on foot to the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad to commemorate Tasu’a and Ashura, two of the most significant days in the Islamic calendar, at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam.
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2024-09-14 11:04
Massive Quranic gathering in Imam Reza (AS) shrine
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2024-09-04 13:27
Over 400,000 pilgrims expected to walk to Imam Reza shrine for martyrdom anniversary
TEHRAN - Today marks the 30th day of the lunar month of Safar, commemorated as the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam. In observance of this solemn occasion, a significant number of pilgrims have embarked on a spiritual journey on foot to his holy shrine in Mashhad.
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2024-08-03 18:38
Pakistani tour leaders explore Mashhad sites
TEHRAN – A number of Pakistani tour leaders embarked on a tour of Mashhad’s prominent attractions, gaining a deeper insight into the city’s rich cultural and historical heritage on Thursday.
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2024-07-17 18:16
Saudi diplomat visits Mashhad museum
TEHRAN - Ali Madawi, the chief of the Protocol Department at the Saudi Arabian Consulate in Mashhad, has paid a visit to the Great Museum of Khorasan.
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2024-06-29 18:03
Mashhad hotel occupancy rate hits 80%
TEHRAN – In the nine days between Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Ghadir, Mashhad’s accommodation occupancy rate soared to an uplifting 80%.
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2024-06-18 18:02
Mashhad is poised to welcome pilgrims for Eid al-Ghadir
TEHRAN – The holy city of Mashhad where is a main hub for religious tourism in Iran, is all set to host pilgrims in the course of days between Eid al-Adha and Ghadir.
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2024-06-18 18:02
Darougheh House: a unique blend of Iranian, Russian architecture
TEHRAN – Darougheh House offers a captivating glimpse into a transitional period of Iranian architecture, where traditional Persian styles merged with Russian elements.
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2024-06-14 18:27
Mashhad-Lar flights re-established after 14-year hiatus
TEHRAN - After a 14-year hiatus, the Mashhad-Lar flight service has been re-established, fulfilling a long-standing demand for pilgrims traveling to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS).
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2024-03-12 15:49
Two million expected to visit Imam Reza shrine on New Year's Eve
TEHRAN – The holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) is anticipated to host over two million pilgrims on New Year's Eve, which falls on March 20, the supreme director of the holy shrine has said.
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2024-01-16 17:51
Mashhad sees a 2.5-fold increase in its medical tourism revenues
TEHRAN – Mashhad has seen a staggering 2.5-fold increase in revenue from medical tourism in the northeastern Iranian city.
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2023-09-03 18:17
Mashhad expects travel boom as Iran relaxes COVID rules
TEHRAN—The number of foreign arrivals in Mashhad is expected to double during the last ten days of Safar, the second month of the lunar Islamic calendar in which Shia Muslims hold special mourning services.
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2023-08-02 19:09
Iran’s Razavi pilgrimage may receive UNESCO nod
TEHRAN – Iran eyes a UNESCO status for the spiritual tradition of pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS), which is associated with special rituals, ceremonies and hospitality services.
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2023-04-14 21:01
Vatican envoy visits Fatima Masoumeh shrine
TEHRAN - On Thursday, the Vatican’s ambassador to Iran, Andeji Yusovic, paid a visit to the holy shrine of Fatima Masoumeh (SA).
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2023-03-21 20:28
Western efforts to isolate Iran backfired: Leader
TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said on Tuesday that the West exerted pressures on Iran in order to isolate it but their efforts in this regard backfired.
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2023-03-13 19:30
Restored Nader Shah statue is unveiled
TEHRAN – A project to restore Mashhad’s statue of Nader Shah Afshar, sometimes referred to as the Napoleon of Persia, has been unveiled.
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2023-02-26 22:42
Mashhad expects 10 million visitors during Noruz holidays
TEHRAN - Mashhad is expecting to host some ten million pilgrims and sightseers in the upcoming Noruz holidays.
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2023-02-12 17:11
Intricate details: feast your eyes on Persian tilework
One of the most common and significant decorative elements in Persian architecture is tilework. There is a wide variety of mosques, castles, mansions, churches, and halls, to name a few that have benefited from the expertise over time.
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2022-09-11 19:09
Eight million pilgrims estimated to visit Mashhad, official says
TEHRAN - The holy city of Mashhad, home to the shrine of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shiite imam, is estimated to host eight million pilgrims for ten days beginning September 17.
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2022-05-29 18:43
Tehran, Islamabad on track to expand religious tourism
Tehran – Iran and Pakistan have entered negotiations to enhance religious tourism.
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2022-05-21 18:57
Mashhad’s intl. air passenger traffic jumps 310% year on year
TEHRAN - The number of international passengers flying to Mashhad in Farvardin (March 21-April 20) soared 310 percent year on year to over 41,000, a local aviation official said on Saturday.
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2022-04-12 17:37
Terror act in Imam Reza shrine targets national unity: intelligence chief
TEHRAN – Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib has highlighted the motives behind a recent knife attack that took place inside the shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, saying the terrorist attack aims to sow division among the Iranian people.
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2022-04-06 21:16
One cleric martyred, two wounded in stabbing attack at holy shrine of Imam Reza
TEHRAN — One Iranian cleric has lost his life and two others have been wounded in an unprecedented stabbing attack at the holy shrine of Imam Reza in the northeastern city of Mashhad, Press TV reported.
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2022-04-05 19:18
65% rise in visits to Khorasan Razavi sites during Noruz
TEHRAN - Visits by Noruz trippers to museums and historical sites in Khorasan Razavi province grow 65 percent over the Iranian new year holidays (started March 21) compared to the same period last year, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.