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Ammar Hakim meets AQR’s Custodian in Tehran
Iraqi political leader Ammar Hakim praises Astan Quds Razavi’s role in strengthening Islamic unity and cultural ties.
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Broken whispers, tearful farewell at Imam Reza Shrine on ‘Sham-e-Ghariban’
Pilgrims mourn Imam Reza’s martyrdom anniversary with candlelight, elegies, and heartfelt devotion in his shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
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Khotbeh-Khani ceremony marks Imam Reza martyrdom anniversary
Senior officials, shrine servants, and thousands of pilgrims gather in Prophet Courtyard to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza – the 8th Shia Imam.
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Imam Reza’s school of thought rooted in Imamate, ethics, unity: Custodian
Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) says the national unity formed after the Zionist regime’s attack is a sacred achievement built on the blood of thousands of martyrs, emphasizing that Imam Reza’s school of thought is rooted in Imamate, ethics, and solidarity.
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Nation mourns Prophet Muhammad, Imam Hassan with Quranic unity, shrine ceremonies
Spiritual unity and solemn rituals sweep across Iran as believers commemorate Safar’s final night with reverence and grief.
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Sunni scholars call for unity in closing statement at Imam Reza Shrine conference
Final declaration by Sunni scholars calls for unity, resistance, and loyalty to Islamic values during Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) tribute.
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Imam Reza Shrine hosts special programs for non-Iranian pilgrims during final days of Safar
Events honoring martyrdom anniversaries of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Imam Hassan, and Imam Reza are scheduled in Imam Reza Shrine under the auspices of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), the body in charge of the management and maintenance of the shrine.
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Arbaeen Mourning Ceremony Held at Imam Reza Shrine
The Arbaeen mourning ceremony, featuring a speech by Ayat. Seyyed Ahmad Alamolhoda—Representative of the Leader and Friday Prayer Leader of Mashhad—was held on August 14 at Imam Khomeini Portico of the shrine.
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AQR’s Custodian honors Arbaeen camp organizers along Najaf-Karbala route
Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, accompanied by Imam Reza Shrine servants, inspected several camps along the Arbaeen pilgrimage route and praised their services rendered to pilgrims.
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Imam Reza shrine servants present along Arbaeen pilgrimage route
Servants of Imam Reza Shrine participated in Arbaeen pilgrimage and honored service camps along the route by presenting blessed gifts.
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No disruption of nation’s unity against enemy; national cohesion shapes Iran’s future: Custodian
The Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) says no one has the right to undermine the unity of the Iranian nation against its enemies, stressing that national cohesion will determine the future of Iran.
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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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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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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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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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Imam Reza Shrine holds Shaam-e Ghariban ritual
Spiritual ceremony of Imam Hossein’s (AS) Shaam-e Ghariban (literally translated as Evening of Strangers) was held in Imam Reza Shrine having Ayatollah Ahmad Marvi, Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), and a number of provincial and national officials in attendance.
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Ashura Maqtal Khani ritual held at Imam Reza Shrine
Ashura’s traditional ritual of Maqtal Khani was held by Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Alamolhoda, Leader’s representative in Khorasan Razavi province, in Imam Reza Shrine on the tenth day of Muharram.
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Iranian nation defeats enemy by following Imam Hussein’s path of resistance: Custodian
The Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) says Iran’s victory over the Zionist regime stems from emulating Imam Hussein’s steadfastness.
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Youth honor Hazrat Qassem in “Ahla Min al-Asal” ceremony at Imam Reza shrine
Teenagers gather at Imam Reza shrine, northeast Iran, with devotion and resolve, echoing the legacy of Karbala’s young martyr, Hazrat Qassem.
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Thousands gather at Imam Reza shrine to bid farewell to martyrs of Zionist aggression
Thousands of pilgrims gathered at Imam Reza shrine on the 1st night of Muharram to honor 13 martyrs of Israeli aggression in an emotionally charged farewell ceremony.
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Mourning flag raised at Imam Reza shrine as Muharram begins
Traditional “permission to mourn” ceremony ushers in season of grief and devotion as Muharram (the 1st month on the lunar Islamic calendar) commences.
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Imam Reza Shrine to hold special Muharram programs for international pilgrims
Imam Reza shrine will hold special Ashura-themed events to deepen spiritual connection for international pilgrims during the mourning month of Muharram.
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Imam Reza shrine holds traditional "Sala" ceremony on 1st day of Muharram
Imam Reza holy shrine’s servants have held traditional ceremony of Sala on the first day of Muharram, inviting people to mourn for Imam Hossein (AS) and his family.
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Imam Reza shrine hosts thousands of infants on 1st Friday of Muharram
Imam Reza holy shrine hosts thousands of infants and their mothers from around the country in the special ceremony of Hosseini infants on first Friday of Muharram to remember 6-month-old infant son of Imam Hussein (AS), Hazrat Ali Asghar (AS), who was mercilessly killed on the day of Ashura in the battle of Karbala in the year 680 AD.
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National unity, key outcome of Iran-Israel conflict; today’s warfare is one of narratives: Custodian
Ayat. Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) says Iran’s greatest victory lies in unprecedented solidarity, urges active role in post-war media battle.
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Holy shrines, sacred sites of Iran issue joint statement in support of Islamic authority, condemnation of Israeli aggression
In the name of Allah, the destroyer of tyrants and the annihilator of the oppressors
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Crimes of US, Zionist regime remain in historical memory of Iranian nation: Marvi
Chief custodian of Imam Reza holy shrine, Ayatollah Ahmad Marvi, says criminal officials of the US government and the Zionist regime are not bound to any ethical principles and their crimes will remain in historical memory of the Iranian nation.
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Islamic Republic could challenge global powers: Iranian diplomat
Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Armenia asserted that Islamic Republic of Iran could pose a challenge to world powers, drawing upon the late Imam Khomeini’s ideas and thanks to its own capabilities .
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Farewell ceremony with martyrs held in holy shrine
Farewell ceremony with the bodies martyred in recent Israeli aggression was held in Imam reza holy shrine in presence of thousands of zealous Razavi pilgrims and people of Mashhad on Wednesday, June 18th.
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Ayat. Marvi condemns Zionist regime’s deadly attack, offers condolences in official letter
The Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi denounces Israeli regime’s state terrorism, honoring fallen IRGC commanders and scientists