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Uzbek professors meet director of non-Iranian pilgrims’ affairs at Imam Reza Shrine
In a cultural exchange visit, Uzbek Persian-language professors met with Mehdi Lesani at Imam Reza Shrine to strengthen linguistic ties and explore shared heritage.
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Imam Reza Shrine serves pilgrims in Najaf; health volunteers deployed for Arbaeen
For the third year in a row, 35 health volunteers from Karamat Razavi Foundation have traveled to the Iraqi city of Najaf to offer free medical and nursing services to pilgrims during Arbaeen gathering.
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Uzbek professors explore AQR’s library, museum during language refresher course
Visiting scholars from Uzbekistan toured the Central Library and Quran museum of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) as part of a cultural program tied to their Persian language training.
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Launching of Service Mawkibs of Razavi Shrine on the Eve of Arbaeen
On the eve of the Arbaeen days, the servants of the Astan Quds Razavi Shrine launched service Mawkibs around the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) as previous years.
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Dispatch of 150,000 food packages to Arbaeen pilgrims
Thanks to the efforts of Karamat Razavi Foundation, some 150,000 strudel packages were sent from Razavi Food Industries Company to Arbaeen pilgrims on Aug. 3, 2025.
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Officials from AQR, Chelyabinsk of Russia explore avenues for more cultural ties
Officials from Imam Reza Shrine’s Office for Foreign Pilgrims’ Affairs and Chelyabinsk of Russia exchanged views on boosting cultural ties between the two sides in an official visit to the shrine by the Russian delegation, consisting of Glukharev Dmitry Sergeyevich, Minister of International and Interregional Cooperation of Chelyabinsk, along with a representative from Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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1K Imam Reza Shrine servants join Arbaeen pilgrims in Iraq
Some 1000 servants are at work under the auspices of Astan Quds Razavi to help pilgrims in Najaf, Karbala, Kadhimiya, and Samarra during Arbaeen through organized camps and volunteer efforts.
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Twelve European, regional countries supported US, Zionist regime in 12-day war: Fazaeli
“We were not dealing with the Zionist regime only; there is evidence that at least 12 European and regional countries supported the US and the Zionist regime especially in security dimension,” says Mehdi Fazaeli, member of the Office for Preservation and Publication of the Works of the Leader of the Revolution in a meeting called Line of Enlightenment held for Razavi servants and personnel at Imam Reza Shrine.
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AQR’s Custodian praises Mashhad students, global Olympiad medalists
Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), congratulated three students from Mashhad for winning medals in the 2025 international science Olympiads, calling their success a source of national pride and a testament to Iran’s scientific potential.
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‘Rezvan Pilgrimage Plan’ kicks off with 450 Azeri pilgrims at Imam Reza Shrine
Under the auspices of the Deputy Office for Non-Iranian Pilgrims’ Affairs of Astan Quds Razavi, Rezvan Pilgrimage Plan was kicked off at Imam Reza Shrine, with 450 Azerbaijani pilgrims in attendance.
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Readdressing cultural, linguistic identity of Greater Khorasan states a necessity: Haddad Adel
It is necessary to readdress cultural and linguistic identity of Greater Khorasan states is a necessity, says Gholam Ali Haddad Adel, head of the Academy of Persian Language and Literature in a joint meeting with Persian language and literature professors from Uzbekistan at Imam Reza Shrine.
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Arbaeen service camp by Imam Reza Shrine’s shoe-keepers set up in Kadhimiya
Shoe-keepers of Imam Reza Shrine have once again embarked on a journey of service by establishing an Arbaeen camp (Mukib) in the holy city of Kadhimiya, under the auspices of Astan Quds Razavi.
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Commemorative ceremony honors Hazrat Ruqayyah in Mashhad
On the eve of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein’s daughter, Hazrat Ruqayyah, a spiritual gathering was held on Tuesday night, July 30, in Akhavan Saales Street, in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.
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IRIU mobilizes Arbaeen service team at Shalamcheh border
Imam Reza International University runs a joint initiative with Basra University to support Arbaeen pilgrims with accommodation, health, and cultural programs.
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AQR library delegation, Imam Reza Institute hold joint dialogue
Key managers of the Organization of Libraries, Museums, and Documents Center of Astan Quds Razavi and Imam Reza Manuscript Institute discuss potential collaboration on rare manuscript initiatives in Qom.
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Permission ceremony launches Arbaeen service mission from Imam Reza Shrine
Municipal workers, shrine servants, and city officials gather in Mashhad, northeast Iran, for symbolic send-off to Karbala.
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Mashhad city servants receive Imam Reza’s blessing for Arbaeen journey
In a spiritual ceremony held at Imam Reza Shrine, municipal workers from Mashhad gathered to seek permission from the 8th Shia Imam to serve pilgrims of Imam Hussein during Arbaeen ritual. The event featured speeches by shrine official Mohsen Davari and Mashhad mayor Mohammadreza Ghalandar Sharif, and marked 'Permission Ceremony' - a symbolic beginning of their service mission to Iraq.
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Healing, sanctity explored as global experience from ritual to faith
Arizona scholar examines shamanic traditions, sacred journeys, and biopsychological dimensions of pilgrimage in a webinar held under the auspices of the Islamic Research Foundation of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR).
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Persian language refresher course for Uzbek professors held at IRIU
The Persian language refresher course for Uzbek professors was held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Imam Reza International University (IRIU) in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
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Persian language course revives cultural ties, shared identity of Iran, Uzbekistan
Intensive training program in the shrine city of Mashhad, northeast Iran, aims to deepen linguistic, academic, and civilizational bonds between two neighboring nations.
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Persian language, bridge of scholarly ties between Iran, Uzbekistan
Head of Uzbek international cultural foundation calls Persian language a gateway to deeper academic and cultural dialogue.
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Islamic Research Foundation, Interfaith Institute sign cooperation agreement
An MoU, singed by Islamic Research Foundation, affiliated to Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) and International Foundation for Honoring Religions and Denominations from Turkey, aims to promote joint religious studies and cultural dialogue focused on Anatolia and sacred sites.
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Beneficial knowledge, self-purification key to transformation of Humanities: Custodian
Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi calls for deeper integration of spirituality in academic training of seminary students.
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Leader’s strategic mastery reshapes war outcome, humiliates enemy: Custodian
The Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, says wise and courageous Islamic leadership turned the tide of 12-day war in Iran’s favor, forcing enemy to seek ceasefire.
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Persian language refresher course launched for Uzbek professors
Imam Reza International University (IRIU) hosts intensive training course to strengthen cultural and academic ties between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Uzbekistan.
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Pilgrimage webinar explores healing, sanctity with Arizona scholar
The 12th session in global series to examine spiritual dimensions of pilgrimage through interdisciplinary lens was held on Thursday, July 24.
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New museum of Imam Reza set to expand cultural space in shrine complex
Construction of a new museum in Imam Reza Shrine progresses in the southern edge of the complex to house major cultural facilities and ease access for pilgrims and visitors.
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AQR calls for revival of Sahifa Sajjadiya
Religious scholars have gathered in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad to urge collective action to promote Imam Sajjad’s supplications, Sahifa Sajjadiya, as a foundation for Islamic civilization.
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Mourning ceremony for Imam Sajjad held at Dar al-Elm School
The night of Imam Sajjad’s martyrdom was commemorated with a mourning ceremony at Dar al-Elm School in Imam Reza Shrine. The event featured a speech by Ayat. Seyyed Mohammad-Mehdi Mirbagheri, head of the Islamic Sciences Academy in Qom and member of the Assembly of Experts. Held on the evening of July 22, the event brought together scholars and pilgrims in remembrance of the 4th Shia Imam.
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Croatian scholar hosts pilgrimage methodology webinar
A virtual session explores multidisciplinary approaches to sacred travel or pilgrimage, highlighting the evolving role of technology, personal experience, and cultural context.