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2022-01-08 18:40
Ayatollah Raisi visits Mashhad
TEHRAN – Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi paid a visit to the province of Mashhad and met with ordinary people there.
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2021-12-31 23:04
Pakistan resumes flights to Mashhad after five-year hiatus
TEHRAN - Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed direct flights to Iran’s Mashhad, after a five-year gap to develop people-to-people contacts, local media reported on Thursday.
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2021-12-31 17:33
Thousands of daffodils embellish Imam Reza (AS) shrine
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, thousands of daffodil bulbs arrived in Imam Reza (AS) shrine as a gift from florists who are natives of Behbahan in Khuzestan province.
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2021-12-29 17:06
First selfie museum to be established in Mashhad
TEHRAN –A museum, dedicated to self-portrait photographs and the history of photography, is planned to be established in Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi province, a local tourism official has announced.
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2021-12-22 17:48
Journey to faith: Iran pushes heritage agenda at UNESCO, seeks status for Razavi pilgrimage
TEHRAN – The spiritual tradition of pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) along with sustained efforts to safeguard hospitality services for Razavi pilgrims may soon join UNESCO’s listing of cultural treasures.
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2021-11-28 19:00
Iranian travel insiders, Iraqi fellows ink agreements to boost tourism
TEHRAN – Some 20 contracts have been signed between Iranian and Iraqi tour operators and tourism activists in Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi province, Mehr reported on Sunday.
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2021-11-27 20:45
Classic, vintage cars stage rally in Mashhad
TEHRAN – On Friday, tens of classic and vintage cars staged a rally in Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi province, which hosted a conference of Iranian and Iraqi tourism activists, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
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2021-11-27 18:15
Visa waiver for land travelers demanded by Iraqi tour operators
TEHRAN – Several Iraqi travel insiders and tour operators have requested Iran to waive visa requirements for Iraqi nationals who want to enter the Islamic Republic via land borders.
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2021-11-24 21:00
Iran prepares to welcome Iraqi sightseers, pilgrims
TEHRAN – Iran is getting prepared to welcome more Iraqi sightseers, pilgrims, and medical travelers.
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2021-11-19 20:00
Iran’s mobile museum of peace & culture arrives in Sierra Leone
TEHRAN – A mobile museum dedicated to Iranian culture and peace has arrived in Sierra Leone in West Africa.
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2021-11-13 21:10
180-million-year-old fossil donated to Iran museum
TEHRAN – A fossilized piece of an extinct marine animal, estimated to date more than 180 million years, has recently been donated to a major museum in northeastern Iran.
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2021-11-02 19:30
IranAir operates more flights to Kuwait
TEHRAN – Iran’s flag carrier IranAir is projected to operate flights from Shiraz, Mashhad, Ahwaz, and Lar airports to Kuwait International Airport.
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2021-08-11 16:44
Sala calls people to mourn tragedy of Ashura
TEHRAN – Caretakers attend the ritual of Sala at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Imam of the Shia, in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad on August 9, 2021.
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2021-08-03 19:01
Astan-e Qods museum showcases documents on World War I
TEHRAN – A collection of documents on World War I was showcased for the first time in an exhibition at the Astan-e Qods Razavi Museum and Library in Mashhad.
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2021-07-14 01:59
Iranian handicrafts: Mekhraj Kari of Mashhad
TEHRAN – Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi province, has many gemstone mines. That is why a prospering handicraft of this province is jewelry made of gemstones, also called "Mekhraj Kari".
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2021-07-05 18:15
Mashhad hosts intl. Shia scholars
TEHRAN – An international conference on Shia school of thought was held in the holy city of Mashhad on Sunday.
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2021-06-30 18:26
7 beautiful mosques for your must-visit list in Iran
TEHRAN – Picturesque domes, minarets, vibrant colors, intricate tilework, and welcoming atmosphere are inseparable elements of mosques in every corner of Iran.
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2021-06-29 18:37
Rare manuscript of Kulliyat-i Attar showcased at Mashhad library
TEHRAN – A rare manuscript of the Kulliyat-i Attar was put on view in an exhibition for the first time at the Astan-e Qods Razavi Museum and Library in Mashhad on Tuesday.
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2021-06-23 11:29
Imam Reza holy shrine’s flag replaced
The green flag of the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam, was replaced in a ceremony in the city of Mashhad on Tuesday. The flag is replaced once every two years on the occasion of Imam Reza birthday anniversary.
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2021-06-18 21:00
Long-neglected cave to be equipped for tourism in northeast Iran
TEHRAN – Long neglected Mazdavand Cave in Khorasan Razavi province, which can grow even more prosperous than the renowned Ali Sadr Cave, will be equipped for tourism to serve sustainable development in terms of local economy and employment, a provincial official has said.
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2021-05-11 19:15
Amazing Kang is where the roof of one house is the yard of another
The hill-stepped village of Kang is a heaven for photographers and travels who seek off-the-beaten tracks.
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2021-04-24 01:14
Tens of manuscripts on Sadi poetry being kept at Mashhad museum
TEHRAN – A total of 300 manuscript books on Sadi poetry are being kept at the Astan Quds Razavi Museum, a vast cultural heritage exhibition located in the holy shrine complex of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
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2021-04-23 20:53
Pakistan FM Qureshi visits Imam Raza shrine in Mashhad
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi paid his respects at the shrine of Imam Raza (AS) in Mashhad on Thursday and met the custodian of Astan Quds Razavi Ahmed Marvi.
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2021-04-07 20:22
Bronze Age earthenware donated to Iranian museum
TEHRAN – An Iranian woman has donated a Bronze Age pottery to the Astan Quds Razavi Museum, a vast cultural heritage exhibition located in the holy shrine complex of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad.
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2021-03-09 22:43
Centuries-old craft still alive in Iranian village
Iranian craftspeople make domed ceilings using dried branches in the village of Mayan, northeast Iran, March 9, 2021.
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2021-03-01 20:00
Permanent sales exhibition of stone objects inaugurated in Mashhad
TEHRAN – A permanent sales exhibition, dedicated to objects and utensils, which are made from Harkareh stone blocks, opened its doors to the public on Sunday.
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2021-02-13 18:28
A peek into Khajeh Rabi Shrine in northeast Iran
TEHRAN_ For ages, Iran has been a haven for those who seek calm and peace as well as those who are after science, art, and education.
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2021-02-01 21:32
Illegal construction tore down in ancient Neyshabur
TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have recently demolished a brick construction that was illegally developing within the legitimate boundaries of ancient Neyshabur in northeast Iran.
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2021-01-22 20:54
60,000 relics being re-arranged, documented in Iranian museum
TEHRAN – Some 60,000 relics and historical objects are being documented to be put in the right order in the Great Museum of Khorasan, which is located in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
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2021-01-11 18:38
Artists from 30 countries to attend Iran Silk Road calligraphy exhibition
TEHRAN – Calligraphy works by 203 artists from 30 countries will be showcased at the First Raqs-e Qalam International Exhibition and Conference of the Silk Road Calligraphy.
