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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.
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2024-05-15 18:09
Volkswagen enthusiasts to unite in Iranian cities
TEHRAN - In a nationwide celebration, Volkswagen owners and enthusiasts will gather in six Iranian cities on Friday, May 17, to mark the national Volkswagen Day.
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2024-04-12 14:51
Tulip festival ready to host visitors
The northeastern city of Mashhad is ready to host visitors with a tulip festival which is currently being held at the city’s Mellat Park.
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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.
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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.
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2024-03-12 15:50
Khorasan’s Great Museum to showcase treasured ancient coins
TEHRAN – A captivating historical coin exhibition is planned to open doors at the prestigious Great Museum of Khorasan in the course of the upcoming Persian New Year’s holidays, Nowruz.
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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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2024-03-11 17:52
UNESCO-listed caravanserai hosting Nowruz festival
TEHRAN - Semnan's department for cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts has announced the inauguration of a Nowruz festival, titled “Semnan, Home of World Heritage Caravanserais,” being held at the city’s Shah Abbasi Caravanserai.
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2024-02-21 23:08
Mashhad terminals provide services to 18 million travelers in year
TEHRAN - As preparations unfold for the spring holidays and Ramadan coinciding with Nowruz, bus terminals are set to offer enhanced services to facilitate passenger flow during the festivities, considering 18 million travelers’ arrivals to Mashhad province during the past solar year.
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2024-02-21 22:15
Clock towers: functional timepieces, architectural marvels
TEHRAN - Iran's rich cultural heritage is often embodied in its architectural marvels, and among its treasures are the historical clock towers that stand as silent sentinels of bygone eras. From the opulent palaces of Tehran to the serene mosques of Shiraz and Yazd, these clock towers not only mark the passage of time but also tell stories of cultural exchange and technological advancement.
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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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2024-01-08 21:40
Qajar-era Tekyeh in Mashhad made national heritage
TEHRAN- The Qajar-era (1789–1925) Darugheh Tekyeh in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province, has recently been inscribed on the national heritage list, a local tourism official has said.
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2024-01-05 17:27
Pakistani minister visits Shiraz, emphasizes medical tourism cooperation
TEHRAN – Syed Sardar Ali Shah, Pakistan’s Provincial Minister of Sindh for Education, Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities and Archives, arrived at Shiraz on Thursday morning, to attend a major tourism fair being underway in the ancient Iranian city.
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2024-01-02 17:38
Fars province sets priorities for pilgrimage, cultural tourism development
TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Fars has outlined his directorate’s priorities for bolstering pilgrimage and cultural tourism in the southern Iranian province.
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2023-12-27 18:49
Iran’s Yazd named 2024 tourism capital of Asian Dialogue Forum
TEHRAN - Yazd, a central Iranian city steeped in historical significance and cultural richness, has achieved a momentous honor by being designated as the tourism capital among member countries of the Asian Dialogue Forum (ACD) in 2024.
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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.
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2023-12-03 20:51
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Imam Reza (AS) Intl. Festival to be held in four provinces
TEHRAN-The 21st edition of Imam Reza (AS) International Festival is set to take place in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province, and three other provinces in Iran during the months of April and May, next year, the organizers have announced.
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2023-11-25 18:02
By Afshin Majlesi
Time to reconnect with Iran’s travel gems
Welcome to the realm of responsible tourism in Iran, where holidaymakers are not mere spectators but active participants.
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2023-11-20 17:31
Discover the wonders of Damghan: from caravanserais to mosques and forts
TEHRAN - Abundant with remnants of the past caravanserais, strongholds, brick towers, edifices, and places of worship, Damghan can hardly be overlooked by a cultural tourist.
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2023-10-31 17:46
Iran seeks single UNESCO tag for historical mosques
TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister has said his ministry seeks to win a UNESCO label for a selection of its historical mosques.
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2023-10-30 17:11
Collector donates silver coins to Mashhad museum
TEHRAN – An Iranian collector has donated over 500 ancient silver coins to the Astan Quds Razavi Museum located in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
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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.
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2023-10-17 17:08
Chinese, Omani arrivals in Iran on rise under visa waiver agreements
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourist arrivals from China and Oman have been on the rise over the past couple of years, since the Islamic Republic abolished visa requirements for their nationals.
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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.
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2023-10-10 15:19
Mashhad hosting Iran-Iraq Science Week
TEHRAN - Iran-Iraq Science Week, the first major scientific event between the two neighboring countries, kicked off on Monday in the city of Mashhad.
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2023-10-04 18:17
Hearing-impaired offered sightseeing tours in Mashhad
TEHRAN—Mashhad’s tourism directorate has conducted guided city tours for the hearing-impaired people.
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2023-09-26 16:10
Media festival to host 100 intl. female journalists
TEHRAN- The city of Mashhad will play host to the first Khorsheed Media Festival, bringing 100 women journalists from 40 countries together.
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2023-09-18 18:36
Ayatollah Khamenei’s home in exile undergoes restoration
TEHRAN—The house of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in Iranshahr, where he was in exile from 1977 to 1978, is set to undergo restoration.
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2023-09-16 17:56
Over 4.5 million travelers arrive in Mashhad for special pilgrimage
TEHRAN—More than 4.5 million travelers have visited Mashhad during the last ten days of Safar, which is a remarkable lunar month for Shia Muslims.
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2023-09-12 18:39
Arbaeen pilgrimage: visits to Mashhad soar 18 percent year on year
TEHRAN – The number of travelers visiting Mashhad during Arbaeen and the following days has soared 18 percent year on year, a provincial official in charge of travel affairs said on Monday.