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Spiritual ceremony of "Hosseini Infants" in Imam Reza shrine

Spiritual ceremony of "Hosseini Infants" was held with enthusiastic presence of mothers and infants coinciding with first Friday of Muharram, at Imam Khomeini portico of Imam Reza holy shrine on July 27, 2025

Imam Reza Shrine commences mourning ritual for Muharram

The Muharram mourning inauguration ceremony was held on Thursday evening, June 26, at the Enghelab Courtyard of Imam Reza Shrine. The event was attended by Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, along with a group of shrine servants. The ceremony marked the formal beginning of mourning rituals for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the third Imam of Shia Muslims, observed annually during the first ten days of Muharram.

Chandeliers of Imam Reza Shrine reflect spiritual radiance, sacred symbolism

Throughout Imam Reza shrine, magnificent chandeliers and lamps hang like stars in the sky, casting a unique glow that enhances the spiritual ambiance. These luminous ornaments symbolize divine light and guidance, leading the faithful along the path of belief. Each chandelier is crafted with precision and elegance, featuring intricate designs and delicate embellishments. Their radiant branches stretch upward like the outstretched hands of pilgrims, as if reaching toward the heavens in a silent plea for connection with divine light.

Mashhad mourners bid farewell to martyrs of Zionist attacks

A massive funeral procession was held Friday, June 27, in Mashhad for the martyrs of the recent Israeli attacks. The ceremony began at Basij Square and continued toward Imam Reza Shrine, drawing a large crowd of faithful and revolutionary citizens. Participants carried the coffins of the martyrs while chanting slogans of solidarity and resistance, turning the event into a powerful display of national mourning and unity.

Sewing workshop produces 13,000 infant outfits for Hosseini Infants ceremony

Coinciding with the month of Muharram and the mourning period for Imam Hussein, 13,000 infant garments were sewn at the sewing workshop of Imam Reza Shrine. The effort was carried out with the participation of female servants of the shrine in preparation for the Hosseini Infants Ceremony.

Tomb cover of Imam Reza shrine replaced in ceremonial ritual

Imam Reza shrine draped in black as Muharram approaches

Fat’h-e Qarib analytical session held at Imam Reza shrine

The Fat’h-e Qarib (literally meaning 'Imminent Victgory') analytical and explanatory session was held on June 24 at Dar al-Rahmah Portico of Imam Reza Shrine. The event featured a keynote address by Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi.

Holy shrine prepares for Muharrram mourning ceremonies

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.

Imam Reza Intl. Media Festival jury meets with AQR’s Custodian

A group of jury members from the 4th Imam Reza International Media Festival met with Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, at the Wilayah Portico of Imam Reza Shrine. The meeting provided an opportunity for dialogue on the festival’s outcomes and the broader role of media in promoting Imam Reza’s culture and values.

Festival jury and winners visit Imam Reza Shrine development projects

On June 12, a group of jury members and winners of the Imam Reza International Media Festival visited the shrine and toured key development projects underway at the complex. The visit included inspections of the Imam Hussein underground portico and the Amir al-Momenin portico—two major infrastructure projects aimed at expanding and enhancing pilgrimage spaces. These projects are part of Astan Quds Razavi’s broader efforts to improve facilities and accommodate the growing number of pilgrims visiting the shrine each year.