Mashhad

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  • Funeral ceremony 2026-07-14 21:28

    By Xavier Villar 

     Qom to Mashhad: A counter-map in motion 

    MADRID - To name a territory is to claim it. The inscription of a name upon a landscape is never a neutral act of description; it is the imposition of an order. Modern cartography and toponymy executed a foundational violence when they converted the living continuity of inhabited spaces into the rigid grammar of property.

  • Mashhad 2026-07-11 18:14

    By Syeda Farheen Naqi Moosavi

    History is made in Mashad 

    HAFIZABAD, Pakistan - The streets of Mashad witnessed something monumental on 9 July. The holy city became the epicenter of a political earthquake that will be recorded in the annals of world history. The people did not come to observe; they came to declare. Their chants of "We will rise" did not merely echo off the walls they tore through the air, touching the sky and shaking the foundations of the global order. The world heard it, felt it, and is now struggling to absorb its meaning.

  • Rivers of mourners took to the street to respect the coffin of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution martyred in the U.S.-Israeli airstrike on Feb. 28 2026-07-10 20:53

    By Garsha Vazirian

    ‘Revenge’ and resilience dominate coverage of martyred Leader’s rites

    Largest funeral in modern history forces Western media to abandon ‘brittle Iran’ narrative

    TEHRAN — When the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was laid to rest at the Imam Reza (AS) shrine in Mashhad on July 9, foreign news organizations had already spent an exhaustive week scrambling to report a staggering reality their corporate editorial lines never anticipated.

  • Leader Funeral 2026-07-10 20:23

    With fists raised and vows of vengeance, millions entomb their martyred Leader

    TEHRAN — Calls for strong and historic revenge have reached an absolute peak across the Islamic world following the final burial of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Millions of deeply grieving yet defiant mourners gathered at the Holy Imam Reza Shrine in the northeastern city of Mashhad on Thursday.

  • Over 5,000 foreign guests from 30 countries accommodated in Mashhad for martyred Leader’s funeral 2026-07-10 16:33

    Over 5,000 foreign guests from 30 countries accommodated in Mashhad for martyred Leader’s funeral

    TEHRAN – More than 5,000 foreign guests from 30 countries have been accommodated in hotels in Mashhad for the funeral and burial ceremonies of Iran's martyred Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the spokesperson for the funeral organizing committee in Khorasan Razavi province said on Thursday.

  • Leader 2026-07-10 00:30

    Millions flood Mashhad as Iran’s martyred Leader is laid to rest at Holy Imam Reza Shrine

    TEHRAN - The martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was laid to rest at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in the northeastern city of Mashhad, marking the final, deeply emotional chapter of an unprecedented multination farewell.

  • Farewell ceremony of Martyr Leader 2026-07-04 18:33

    By staff writer 

    The epitome of resistance against bullies and hegemons

    TEHRAN - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was recognized as the embodiment of defiance against bullying nations and Western hegemony, particularly that led by the United States. Firm and unwavering in his stance, he never succumbed to pressure or intimidation. Ultimately, he lost his life standing up to bullies and challenging hegemons. He will be remembered as a distinguished political and religious leader, renowned for his extraordinary courage and bravery.

  • Martyred leader's funeral ceremonies to be nominated for national heritage status 2026-06-29 17:46

    Martyred leader's funeral ceremonies to be nominated for national heritage status

    TEHRAN – Iran's minister of cultural heritage said on Monday that the government plans to seek national heritage registration for the planned funeral ceremonies of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Mehr news agency reported.

  • Gonabad, an emerging destination for religious tourism 2026-06-26 17:36

    Gonabad, an emerging destination for religious tourism

    TEHRAN - Gonabad, a historic city in Khorasan Razavi province, is an emerging destination for religious tourism after registering the highest number of Ashura-related events in Iran’s national tourism calendar, a local cultural heritage official said.

  • Bajestan: A quiet treasure beyond Iran’s tourist trail 2026-05-30 08:25

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Bajestan: A quiet treasure beyond Iran’s tourist trail

    TEHRAN - Set against the plain beauty of eastern Iran’s desert landscapes, the ancient city of Bajestan remains one of the lesser-known destinations of the country, despite possessing a remarkable combination of history, architecture, and natural scenery.

  • Mashhad mayor urges global urban forum to condemn attacks on civilian infrastructure 2026-05-30 08:24

    Mashhad mayor urges global urban forum to condemn attacks on civilian infrastructure

    TEHRAN - The mayor of the Iranian city of Mashhad has issued an open letter to participants at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, calling for international action against attacks on civilian infrastructure in West Asia and warning against what he described as the normalization of violence against noncombatants.

  • Mashhad 2026-05-11 21:31

    Mashhad nominated as Iran’s candidate for OIC Tourism Capital 2030

    TEHRAN- The holy city of Mashhad has been nominated as the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to compete for the prestigious title of the Tourism Capital of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in 2030.

  • Mashhad Has Kept The Flag Flying For 6 Days 2026-04-01 16:04

    Mashhad Has Kept The Flag Flying For 6 Days

  • Mashhad saw large number of people attending Quds Day Rally 2026-03-14 15:24

    Mashhad saw large number of people attending Quds Day Rally

  • Toos 2026-02-15 14:50

    Toos can introduce Iranian-Islamic culture to the world: ICRO director

    TEHRAN--The historical city of Toos in Khorasan Razavi province is one of Iran's cultural and heritage capacities that can introduce Iranian-Islamic culture to the world.

  • qanat 2026-02-07 17:19

    Labor minister visits UNESCO-listed qanat in northeast Iran

    TEHRAN – Minister of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare Ahmad Meydari visited the UNESCO-listed Qasabeh qanat in Gonabad, northeast Iran, on Friday. The ancient aqueduct is widely considered as the deepest known qanat in the world.

  • Mashhad 2026-01-21 17:21

    Mashhad combines pilgrimage with tourism and urban infrastructure

    TEHRAN - Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi province, is one of Iran’s main domestic travel destinations, drawing millions of visitors each year for religious, cultural and leisure purposes.

  • Mayamey 2026-01-19 17:04

    Mayamey and its centuries-old Persian caravanserais

    TEHRAN--Mayamey in Semnan province, with its collection of historical caravanserais such as Mayamey, Miandasht, and Abbasabad, represents part of Iran’s cultural heritage.

  • Silver 2026-01-05 17:12

    Silversmithing, a potential beyond domestic market in tourism industry

    TEHRAN--Silversmithing has a high potential for introduction not only in the domestic market, but also in the tourism industry, so that this art can be introduced to the pilgrims and travelers and, along with it, it can be presented as a capital good that is currently well received.

  • Turkish consul visits historical and tourism sites in Neyshabur 2026-01-05 17:12

    Turkish consul visits historical and tourism sites in Neyshabur

    TEHRAN - Turkey’s consul general in Mashhad, Murad Erkul, has visited some historical and tourism sites in Neyshabur on an informal family trip, local cultural heritage officials said.

  • Razavi 2025-12-28 18:07

    Special driver’s license tests planned for servants and pilgrims of Imam Reza Shrine

    TEHRAN-- The cultural and tourism project honoring the servants and pilgrims of Astan Quds Razavi is being implemented by Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) in Mashhad (centered on the vast Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (AS), the capital city of Khorasan Razavi province, with the aim of promoting land tourism and developing automobile assistance services.

  • Isfahan 2025-12-26 16:32

    Araghchi: Preserving Zayandeh-Rood River a national and international necessity

    TEHRAN--Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the historical and cultural status of Isfahan, and said that Isfahan is not just a city, it is a symbol of Iranian civilization, and preserving Zayandeh-Rood River, its historical heritage, and boosting its tourism are considered a national and international necessity.

  • Tajik 2025-12-22 17:47

    Tajik travelers tour attractions in ancient Neyshabur

    TEHRAN - A 25-member group of travelers from Tajikistan, including physicians, writers and university professors, has recently toured attractions in the ancient city of Neyshabur in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province.

  • Afghan migrants mark Yalda Night in Mashhad ceremony 2025-12-22 17:32

    Afghan migrants mark Yalda Night in Mashhad ceremony

    MASHHAD – A number of Afghan migrants and local residents gathered in Mashhad on Sunday evening to mark the ancient festivity of Yalda Night at a cultural program held at the Persian Gulf Complex, organizers said.

  • Qom 2025-12-21 18:07

    Qom has potential to implement ‘tourist card’ project

    TEHRAN--Qom is one of the most sustainable tourism destinations in Iran and can be selected as a pilot for implementation of the ‘tourist card’ project given its domestic and foreign pilgrims, Shia authority, and religious events, said Qom governor-general on Saturday.

  • Mashhad 2025-12-13 17:16

    Mashhad to hold specialized exhibition to boost tourism, pilgrimage

    TEHRAN--Mashhad's specialized exhibition in the field of pilgrimage and tourism will be held in January 2026 in line with the plan to transform Mashhad, the capital city of Khorasan Razavi province, into a free zone for tourism and pilgrimage.

  • Shahroud 2025-12-03 17:37

    ‘Forest to Desert’ project, an opportunity for tourism development in Shahroud

    TEHRAN--The ‘Forest to Desert’ project is an exceptional opportunity for tourism development in Shahroud county, Semnan province, said Shahroud Governor Mohammad-Hassan Asafari.

  • UNESCO-listed Chah-Kouran caravanserai undergoes restoration 2025-11-24 17:18

    UNESCO-listed Chah-Kouran caravanserai undergoes restoration

    TEHRAN - Restoration work has begun on the Chah-Kouran caravanserai, a UNESCO-listed heritage site located in Ravar county of Kerman province, provincial cultural officials said on Sunday.

  • fatemeh 2025-11-24 17:18

    Mashhad hosting 4,000 pilgrims arriving on foot for Hazrat Fatemeh mourning

    TEHRAN - More than 2,500 pilgrims arriving on foot entered Mashhad on Sunday to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA), the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Local officials expect the number of pilgrims entering the holy city on foot may reach 4,000.

  • Khorasan Razavi tourism chief emphasizes importance of interaction between regional countries 2025-11-14 17:15

    Khorasan Razavi tourism chief emphasizes importance of interaction between regional countries

    TEHRAN--Director General of Khorasan Razavi Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department Seyyed Javad Mousavi emphasized the importance of cultural interaction between the countries of the region on the sideline of his visit to Kyrgyzstan.