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"Hayya 'ala al-Quds" conference
International conference of "Hayya 'ala al-Quds" was held on Thursday evening, March 27, 2025, with a speech by Hoj. Seyyed Abolfazl Tabatabai Ashkezari, former representative of Iran's leader in Syria and director of the Jabal al-Sabr Scientific and Cultural Institute, among non-Iranian pilgrims from over 20 Islamic countries in the Dar al-Hidayah portico of Imam Reza holy shrine.
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International Quds Day March got underway in Mashhad
The International Quds Day march took place in the city of Mashhad (northeast Iran) on Friday, March 28. Faithful and revolutionary residents gathered at 15 Khordad Square and marched toward Imam Reza shrine
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AQR provides services to pilgrims during Nights of Qadr
To mark the holy month of Ramadan and the Nights of Qadr (Nights of Destiny), Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) has undertaken extensive measures to enhance its services for pilgrims at Imam Reza shrine. With the support of 10,000 servants, the efforts include carpeting the courtyards and porticoes of the sacred sites, distributing prayer books, and providing bottled water to visitors.
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Imam Reza shrine hosts Family Vigil
The joy of supplication in the sanctuary of Imam Reza during the blessed Nights of Qadr (Nights of Destiny), especially in the company of family, is beyond description. On these sacred nights, hundreds of thousands of families gathered to pray to the One Creator at Imam Reza shrine (northeast Iran), creating cherished memories of a night that surpasses a thousand months.
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23rd Ramadan night vigil held at Imam Reza shrine
Imam Reza shrine hosted the 23rd Ramadan night vigil with supplications and a sermon by Hoj Aali and a eulogy recitation by Mahdi Sarvari on the evening of March 23.
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Ritual ceremony of "Noha Recitations on a Stool" was held at Imam Reza holy shrine
Ritual ceremony of "Noha Recitations on a Stool" was held at Imam Reza holy shrine as mourners gathered to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (AS).
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Children in Qadr nights
Children and teenagers accompanying their parents on Qadr night ceremonies at Imam Reza holy shrine observe the same ritual of praying and worshipping like their parents on the 19th, 21st, and 23rd nights of Ramadan.
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Special ritual of 2nd Qadr night at Imam Reza shrine
Rituals of the second Qadr night were performed at Imam Reza holy shrine with religious lecture of Hoj. Alizadeh and eulogy recitation of Amir Aref on 21st night of Ramadan.
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Imam Reza shrine provides enhanced services for pilgrims during Nights of Qadr
Imam Reza shrine bolstered its efforts to accommodate the influx of millions of pilgrims during Ramadan's sacred nights. In light of the massive turnout of worshippers for the Nights of Qadr (Nights of Destiny), Astan Quds Razavi implemented comprehensive measures to enhance its services for Imam Reza’s visitors. Alongside strengthening medical support facilities, the shrine established stringent monitoring protocols through its central surveillance center to ensure optimal performance across various service departments. These efforts aimed to provide a seamless and enriched experience for the pilgrims attending the holy shrine during this spiritually significant period.
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Imam Reza shrine offers media coverage of Night of Qadr ceremonies
The Night of Qadr ceremonies were broadcast widely through national and international media platforms. The 19th Ramadan vigil at Imam Reza shrine received extensive media coverage, organized by the Communications and Media Center of Astan Quds Razavi. In collaboration with national and international networks, as well as print and digital media outlets, the spiritual event was shared broadly, connecting a global audience to the sanctity of this occasion.
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19th Ramadan night vigil held at shrine for Urdu-speaking pilgrims
Imam Reza shrine hosted a special vigil for Urdu-speaking pilgrims from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. On the evening of March 19, Ghadir Portico at Imam Reza shrine became the venue for the 19th Ramadan night vigil, organized specifically for Urdu-speaking pilgrims. This solemn event welcomed worshippers from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, providing a spiritually enriching experience in their native language.
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19th Ramadan night vigil held at Imam Reza shrine
Imam Reza shrine hosted the 19th Ramadan night vigil with supplications and a sermon. On the evening of March 19, the 19th night of Ramadan vigil was held at Imam Reza shrine, northeast Iran. The program featured heartfelt supplications and a sermon by Ayat. Seyed Ahmad Alamolhoda, representative of the Leader in Khorasan Razavi and Friday Prayer Imam of Mashhad.
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19th Ramadan night vigil held at shrine for Arabic-speaking pilgrims
The 19th night of Ramadan saw dedicated programs for Arabic-speaking pilgrims at Imam Reza shrine. Held in Dar-al-Hidayah and Dar-al-Rahmah porticoes on March 19, the ceremonies provided an intimate space for worshippers to engage in prayer and supplication in their native language, fostering spiritual connection and inclusivity within the holy shrine.
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Imam Reza shrine hosts celebrations for Persian New Year
Imam Reza shrine hosted the largest Nowruz gathering of Iranians during the New Year ceremony (March 20). The Persian New Year (1404) was marked by an extraordinary turnout of pilgrims and locals at the sacred venues of Imam Reza shrine. The ceremony brought together devotees from across the nation, celebrating Nowruz in a deeply spiritual atmosphere at one of the most revered places of worship.
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Imam Reza shrine runs special night programs during Ramadan
During the nights of Ramadan, the courtyards of Imam Reza shrine turn to a haven of spirituality and devotion. The Ramadan evenings at Imam Reza shrine witness profound moments filled with love and faith, as pilgrims engage in heartfelt prayers and supplications. These sacred nights offer an unparalleled opportunity for visitors to connect with the Almighty in an atmosphere brimming with spirituality.
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Red Crescent helicopter stationed at Imam Reza shrine
During the Nowruz holidays and the Nights of Qadr (Nights of Destiny - 19, 21, 23 Ramadan), a Red Crescent helicopter was deployed to provide rapid medical assistance amid high foot traffic and crowding. In response to the large number of pilgrims and visitors at Imam Reza shrine, a Red Crescent helicopter was stationed on the rooftop of Dar-al-Shafa (Imam Reza shrine’s health facility) on March 19. This arrangement ensures prompt emergency services for pilgrims and locals during the crowded Nowruz celebrations and the ceremonies on Nights of Qadr.
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Quranic sessions at Imam Reza shrine fully on air
During the holy month of Ramadan, Quranic sessions at Imam Reza shrine are being fully broadcast. The Quranic sessions at Imam Reza shrine are being extensively covered under the auspices of the Communications and Media Center of Astan Quds Razavi. This comprehensive coverage is made possible in collaboration with the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) and various print and visual media outlets.
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Imam Reza shrine serves Nowruz pilgrims at Mashhad terminal
During Ramadan and the Nights of Qadr, a reception ceremony for Nowruz pilgrims was held at Mashhad’s passenger terminal. On March 19, a special reception ceremony was organized at Mashhad’s passenger terminal to welcome Nowruz pilgrims of Imam Reza shrine. During the event, Imam Reza shrine's servants distributed blessed items as part of the celebration for Ramadan and the Nights of Qadr.
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Imam Reza shrine provides Iftar feast for pilgrims on birth anniv. of Imam Hassan
On the night of the 15th of Ramadan, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Imam Hassan, the 2nd Shia Imam who is also known by his nickname as 'the Generous of the Ahlul Bayt', a grand Iftar feast has been provided for 10,000 fasting pilgrims at Imam Hassan Mojtaba Courtyard of the shrine, northeast Iran.
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Tartil recitation of holy Quran underway in Goharshad Mosque
Tartil recitation of one part of the holy Quran takes place every day before congregational evening prayers in the portico of Goharshad Mosque at the Imam Reza shrine concurrent with blessed days of the holy month of Ramadan.
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Imam Reza teahouse prepares and distributes light Iftar meals
Simple Iftar packs, prepared during the holy month of Ramadan under the auspices of the volunteers of Imam Reza teahouse, are distributed daily at Iftar time among pilgrims of Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
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Imam Reza shrine distributes 2,000 Iftar meals daily in Mashhad
Under the auspices of the Deputy Office for Holy Sites of Astan Quds Razavi, and as part of the Razavi Generosity Plan, 2,000 meals from the Hazrati dining hall are being distributed daily in various areas across the city of Mashhad, northeast Iran.
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Imam Reza shrine sends invitations for Iftar feasts
Coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, servants of Astan Quds Razavi send invitations to pilgrims of Imam Reza shrine for Iftar banquets hosted by Mukibs (pilgrim services booths) stationed at Bab al-Hadi and Bab al-Kazim courtyards of Imam Reza shrine.
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Iftar ceremony of Razavi Generosity Feast underway at Bab al-Kazim
Coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, and under the auspices of the Deputy Office for Pilgrim Services of Astan Quds Razavi, the Razavi Generosity Feast is serving around 6,000 warm meals daily to pilgrims. The event takes place at Bab al-Kazim and Bab al-Hadi courtyards of Imam Reza shrine, northeast Iran.