Khorasan Razavi province

Echoes of Islamic heritage: Imam Reza (AS) inheritance coin unveiled

TEHRAN – On Saturday, during a momentous event in Mashhad, an inheritance coin of Imam Reza (AS) which was minted in occasion of the eighth Shia Imam’s appointment as heir of Al-Ma’mun [the Abbasid caliph], has been unveiled.

2024-04-24 17:46

Restored walls collapse in Shahr-e Belqeys, concerns mount over further damage

TEHRAN – Recently, a portion of the restored walls of Shahr-e Belqeys, a historical city made of mudbricks in northeast Iran, has collapsed, sparking concerns about the integrity of the remaining structure.

2024-04-21 17:03

Rhubarb Festival celebrates Kuhsorkh’s local products, crafts

TEHRAN – In a celebration of the Kuhsorkh’s vast array of local plant products, the fourth edition of the Rhubarb Festival has delighted hundreds of attendees.

2024-04-13 18:11

South Khorasan shines bright with rural destinations

TEHRAN – Situated in the eastern part of Iran, South Khorasan holds 14 approved target destination villages, which makes the province a delightful station for travel lovers.

2024-04-08 17:33

Khorasan Razavi welcomes 11m travelers in month

TEHRAN - As one of the most sought-after destinations in Iran, Khorasan Razavi province saw the arrival of more than 11 million pilgrims and tourists in one month including spring holidays.

2024-04-05 17:27

Khorasan Razavi historical sites receive 220,000 New Year visits

TEHRAN - More than 220,000 people visited the historical and cultural attractions of Khorasan Razavi during the two-week Nowruz holidays, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.

2024-01-17 12:33

Export from Khorasan Razavi rises 20% in 9 months on year

TEHRAN- The value of export from Khorasan Razavi province, in the northeast of Iran, increased by 20 percent in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-Decemebr 21, 2023), a provincial official announced.

2024-01-06 17:03

Minister visits Gonabad, underlines tourism opportunities

TEHRAN – On Saturday, Ezzatollah Zarghami, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, paid a visit to the ancient city of Gonabad, which is renowned for its UNESCO-recognized qanat system, thought to have been built between 700 and 500 BC.

2023-12-30 08:50

Saffron harvest: a unique agritourism experience

TEHRAN – Saffron production in Iran is not not just an annual harvest; it’s a cultural celebration, a kind of feast, and an immersive journey into the heart of one of the world's most treasured spices.

2023-12-30 08:42

Centuries-old windmills added to Iran's national list of cultural heritage

Tehran – Several centuries-old windmills (locally called Asbads) located in the ancient town of Sangan, northeast Iran, have been inscribed on the country's national list of cultural heritage.

2023-12-18 17:30

Historical bathhouse discovered by accident in northeast Iran

TEHRAN – A team of restorers has discovered ruins of a centuries-old bathhouse while they were digging the surface for a restoration project.

2023-10-17 17:17

Archaeologist elaborates on Sassanid temple discovered in northeast Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologist Meysam Labbaf-Khaniki has recently elaborated on a series of excavations that led to the discovery of an ancient fire temple estimated to date from the Sassanid era.

2023-10-15 17:35

Step back in time: explore the stunning architecture of a 15th-century madrasa

TEHRAN - Constructed in the 15th century, Madrasa Ghiyathiyya was once a center of Islamic learning and scholarship, attracting students from all over the world.

2023-10-07 15:54

Over 300,000 illegal Afghan migrants deported

TEHRAN – Some 328,000 Afghan migrants who had illegally entered Iran during the first half of the Iranian calendar year (starting on March 21), were sent back through the borders of the northeastern Khorasan Razavi province, IRNA reported.

2023-09-13 06:36

Value of export from Khorasan Razavi rises 35% in 5 months on year

TEHRAN- The value of export from Khorasan Razavi province, in the northeast of Iran, rose 35 percent during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-August 22), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.

2023-08-30 09:45

Value of export from Khorasan Razavi rises over 30%

TEHRAN- The value of export from Khorasan Razavi province, in the northeast of Iran, rose over 30 percent in the current Iranian calendar year (began on March 21), a provincial official announced.

2023-08-27 18:19

Mashhad: unforgettable adventures await in northeast Iran

TEHRAN - If you are a traveler seeking a destination that smoothly blends religious, cultural heritage, and natural beauty, Mashhad may be a great choice.

2023-08-21 18:39

Needlework group exhibit opens at tourism ministry

TEHRAN— Collections of traditional needlework have been put on show in a group exhibition at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism in Tehran.

2023-08-16 18:40

Iran is hoping to win UNESCO recognition for Tus

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ministry is hoping to win UNESCO recognition for Tus, an ancient city in northeast Iran where the illustrious Persian poet Ferdowsi is laid to rest.

2023-07-31 19:12

Mashhad registers some four million overnight stays in Q1

TEHRAN – Mashhad, a prime destination for Shia pilgrims and medical travelers in northeast Iran, has recorded some four million overnight stays, mainly by domestic travelers, in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).

2023-06-30 17:32

Khorasan Razavi eyes national registration of its ancient dialects

TEHRAN - The Khorasan region is home to a diverse array of ancient languages and dialects which have evolved through centuries of cultural and linguistic exchanges, and their preservation is an important aspect of Iranian cultural heritage.

2023-06-10 10:40

Export from Khorasan Razavi rises 40% in 2 months on year

TEHRAN- The value of non-oil export from Khorasan Razavi province, in the northeast of Iran, increased by 40 percent during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21), as compared with the same period of time in the past year, an official with the customs department of the province announced.

2023-05-31 12:21