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Energy conservation a priority for Imam Reza shrine; current issues should be explained at holy sites: Custodian
Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, emphasized that promoting a culture of energy conservation has always been a primary focus in managing Imam Reza shrine in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.
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AQR’s experience vital for managing sacred sites, shrines
The 7th meeting of custodians of sacred shrines, holy sites in Iran, hosted by Imam Reza shrine (northeast Iran), was held under the slogan of ‘Sacred Shrines, Centers of Knowledge, Spirituality’ on Dec. 18.
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Razavi agricultural, livestock companies set to shine at Bojnourd exhibition
The 14th specialized exhibition of knowledge-based agriculture and related industries will feature Razavi Agricultural Company and Razavi Dairy, Livestock Industries Company.
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2nd preliminary session of 7th congress of Iran’s holy shrines underway
The 2nd preliminary session of the 7th congress of holy shrines and sacred sites in Iran was held at AQR’s Samen building on Dec. 17, with custodians from Iran’s holy shrines and sacred sites in attendance. The session focused on the upcoming plans and collaborative efforts to enhance the management and preservation of the country’s religious sites.
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AQR to host 7th congress of holy shrines’ custodians in Iran
The 7th congress of the custodians of Iran’s holy shrines and sacred sites is scheduled to be hosted by Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) under the theme of "Holy Sites, Center of Knowledge and Spirituality".
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Dusting ceremony held for Imam Reza shrine
A special ceremony for dusting of Imam Reza’s tomb got underway on Dec. 17, with custodians of various holy sites across Iran in attendance. Also, numerous families of martyrs, prominent scholars and professors from religious and academic institutions, as well as distinguished artists and program producers from across the country were present at the event in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.
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Razavi Hospital’s important research achievements
On the occasion of research and technology week, Mohsen Mehvar, CEO of Razavi Hospital, expounded on last year’s main research activities and achievements of the medical center as an affiliation with Astan Quds Razavi in Mashhad.
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Autumn snow blankets Imam Reza shrine
From late Saturday night, December 14, snowfall began in Mashhad (northeast Iran) and various parts of Khorasan Razavi Province. Considering weather forecast, the servants of Imam Reza shrine have been working round the clock to serve pilgrims and locals.As snow continues to blanket the city, Imam Reza shrine has turned white, and the shrine's servants are diligently working to clear the snow and assist the pilgrims.
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Iran's naval strength, result of post-Revolution self-confidence, self-sufficiency: Custodian
The custodian of Astan Quds Razavi stated that the advancement and strength of the nation’s armed forces, including the Islamic Republic's Navy, are the result of self-confidence and self-sufficiency achieved after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
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Iran’s top inventor donates gold medal to AQR’s museum
Reza Sharifian donated his gold medal he bagged at the 2023 Geneva Inventors' Competition to Astan Quds Razavi’s museum in a ceremony held on December 10, at the AQR's Conference and Exhibition Center.
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AQR’s Custodian visits Navy’s achievements in Bushehr
Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), visited the naval innovation factories of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy in the waters of Bushehr (southern Iran) on December 10, appreciating their independence, capabilities, and efforts in defending the country's territorial integrity.
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Islamic research should impact society and social changes: Custodian
At the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Astan Quds Razavi’s (AQR) Islamic Research Foundation, AQR’s Custodian emphasized expanding Islamic research to impact society and social changes.
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AQR celebrates 40th establishment anniv. of Islamic Research Foundation
The 40th establishment anniversary of AQR’s Islamic Research Foundation was celebrated on December 9 with AQR’s Custodian, Ayat. Ahmad Marvi addressing veteran researchers and writers.
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UNHCR chief visits Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad
Hosted by the Deputy Office for International Affairs of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), Dananjaya Bataray, Head of the UNHCR office in Mashhad (northeast Iran), along with a delegation, visited various sections of Imam Reza shrine.
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AQR participates in 25th Research and Technology Week Exhibition
Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) has participated in the 25th Research and Technology Week Exhibition by setting up various booths to showcase works from its affiliated institutions.
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Higher School of Jurisprudence open to scientific assistance: president
Hoj. Vahdati Shobeiri, president of the Higher School of Jurisprudence, says the school welcomes any scientific assistance in the area of specialized jurisprudence.
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AQR unveils gluten-free bread, processed flour
For the first time in the country’s east, Quds Razavi Bread Company and Quds Razavi Flour Company have unveiled gluten-free bread and processed flour as two new health-focused products, in an international exhibition held on the occasion of Research and Technology Week.
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Prayer turbahs in Imam Reza shrine
In a unique workshop at Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran, around 500 thousand prayer turbahs are produced and repaired each year. These turbahs are mostly made from the soil of Karbala.
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‘Parvaz’ goes on screen at South Korea’s Jeju Festival
Parvaz (Flight), a film produced by the Artistic Creations Institute of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), was screened at the Jeju Intl. Music Concert Festival in South Korea and selected as one of the eight outstanding works.
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Islam, only religion acknowledging rights for women: German woman
Islam is the only religion that grants women rights to inheritance, education, independent income, and more, says Sonia Frei, a German woman convert in a specialized meeting called “Sadaf-e Nejabat” (Pearl of Nobility ) in Imam Reza shrine on the occasion of martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Muhammad’s daughter Hazrat Zahra (SA).
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AQR holds 1st meeting of Intl. Endowment and Donation Committee
Astan Quds Razavi’s deputy office for international affairs has held the first meeting of International Endowment and Donation Committee.
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Razavi pilgrims mark Hazrat Fatima Zahra martyrdom anniv.
A large number of Iranian and foreign pilgrims in Imam Reza shrine hold mourning ceremonies on the occasion of Hazrat Fatima Zahra's martyrdom anniversary.The ceremony had special mourning ceremonies by different religious groups, including that of Scholar of Prophet Muhammad's Family in Enghelab Eslami Courtyard.Teahouses of the holy shrine and Mukibs set up around the shrine served arriving mournful pilgrims on the day and night of the occasion.
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Iranian FM visits exhibition of knowledge-based companies
Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, who has traveled to Mashhad, northeast Iran, to attend the 28th ECO summit, visited the exhibition of scientific capabilities of Razavi Hospital and the Razavi Hitech Industries on December 3.
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IRIU leading private universities in HCR category
According to the latest report from Elsevier in 2024, Imam Reza International University ranks first among private universities in Iran in terms of number of researchers in the world’s top two percent researchers, says Ghasem Sadeghi Bajestani, university’s deputy for research and technology.
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AQR’s digital library
The Digital library of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) started work in 2013 under the slogan of "Every home, a Razavi library," thanks to the efforts of Organization of Libraries, Museums, and Documents Center of Astan Quds Razavi.
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Unity of Shia, Sunni in support of Resistance Front
Under the auspices of the Scientific and Cultural Organization of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), the 1st specialized session of the 6th Imam Reza International Congress began with the theme of ‘Resistance for Reviving Human Rights and Dignity in the Teachings of Imam Reza’.
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Sarakhs Special Economic Zone, Maku Free Zone sign MOU
Officials of Sarakhs Special Economic Zone and Maku Free Zone have signed a memorandum of understanding in Mashhad for additional cooperation with Iran’s foreign minister and Khorasan Razavi province’s governor general in attendance.
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Farewell to bodies of 12 anonymous martyrs of Sacred Defense in Mashhad
Under the auspices of Astan Quds Razavi, a farewell ceremony for the bodies of 12 anonymous martyrs of the Sacred Defense was held on December 4 at ImamKhomeiniPortico of the shrine in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad, with a large number of pilgrims in attendance. The ceremony coincided with the night of the martyrdom of Hazrat Zahra.
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6th Imam Reza Intl. Congress kicks off
The 6th Imam Reza Intl. Congress has kicked off in Imam Reza holy shrine's Islamic Research Foundation having a number of Iranian and foreign elites and intellectuals in attendance.
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Razavi servants visit wounded at hospital in Lebanon
Attending Sheikh Ragheb Hospital in Lebanon's southern city of Toul, a group of Razavi servants visit patients and civilians injured in the recent war with the Zionist regime.