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AQR’s Custodian holds weekly public meeting
Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, continued his regular weekly public meetings, engaging with various groups at Imam Reza Shrine on May 28.
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Calls grow for expanding Turkish translations of Imam Reza’s teachings
Scholars emphasize the need for translating and producing academic works on Imam Reza’s legacy in Turkish to enrich Shia studies in Turkey.
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IRIU hosts opening ceremony of 4th Intl. Congress of Imam Reza and Modern Sciences
The opening ceremony of the 4th International Congress of Imam Reza and Modern Sciences was held at Imam Reza International University (IRIU) on May 28, bringing together scholars from Iran and abroad.
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IRIU runs specialized panels of 4th Intl. Congress of Imam Reza, Modern Sciences
The specialized panels of the 4th International Congress of Imam Reza and Modern Sciences were held at Imam Reza International University on May 28, with scholars from Iran and abroad in attendance.
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AQR inaugurates 20 donated housing units for disadvantaged families
The inauguration ceremony for 20 housing units donated by Astan Quds Razavi to underprivileged families and individuals with physical disabilities was held on May 28, with Mohammad Hossein Ostad Agha, CEO of Karamat Razavi Foundation, in attendance.
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4th Intl. Congress of Imam Reza and Modern Sciences highlights pilgrimage role in family education
Scholars and religious experts gathered at the 4th International Congress of Imam Reza and Modern Sciences to discuss the significance of pilgrimage in shaping family education and moral development.
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4th Intl. Congress of Imam Reza and Modern Sciences kicks off with keynote speeches
The fourth International Congress of Imam Reza (AS) and Modern Sciences has kicked off its activity by giving floor to a number of salient Iranian and foreign speakers at Imam Reza International University.
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AQR to air Tawhid Khaneh TV program
The 8th season of Tawhid Khaneh is being produced under the auspices of Astan Quds Razavi’s Communications and Media Center. The program features Gholamreza Jalali, a writer and researcher on the Islamic Revolution, and Zahra Jaghouri, a Shia cultural activist from Australia. The episodes are recorded at Sahib al-Zaman Studio in Imam Reza Shrine and will be broadcast on Channel One of IRIB.
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Digital copies of AQR Library’s manuscripts available at National Library of Uzbekistan
The National Library of Uzbekistan in Tashkent has now been given access to rare manuscripts kept at Astan Quds Razavi’s Organization of Libraries, Museums, and Documents Center, giving access to the enthusiastic researchers in the Central Asian republic.
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Persian language, common civilizational heritage of Iran, Uzbekistan
“Persian language is the common civilizational heritage of Iran and Uzbekistan and we are trying to teach this language, alongside the Uzbek language, to all our citizens,” says Azamat Ziya, Professor of Iranian Studies and director of the Institute of History of the Uzbekistan Republic.
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AQR library, Uzbekistan’s Alisher Navoi foundation sign MoU
Organization of Libraries, Museums, and Documents Center of Astan Quds Razavi and Alisher Navoi International Foundation of Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum of understanding for further scientific and cultural cooperation.
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Imam Reza shrine draped in black for Imam Javad’s martyrdom anniv.
Black banners and mourning symbols flap at Imam Reza Shrine in commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Javad, the 9th Shia Imam.
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Black banners installed at Imam Reza Shrine for Imam Javad’s martyrdom anniv.
On the eve of Imam Javad’s martyrdom anniversary, Imam Reza Shrine (northeast Iran) has been draped in black banners as a symbol of mourning, with a black flag raised atop the sacred dome. Imam Javad was the ninth of the Twelve Imams of Shia Muslims.
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Imam Reza shrine, home to valuable historical and religious artifacts
Imam Reza holy shrine is the most unique shrine in the world that has honor of possessing valuable historical artifacts, says Mostafa Feizi, deputy custodian of Astan Quds Razavi,
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Uzbek academics participate in IRIU Persian language teacher training course
A group of Persian language professors at Samarkand University and Oriental Studies of Tashkent are to participate in a Persian language teacher training course at Persian Language Training Center of Imam Reza International University in Mashhad, says Amir Saeed Karami, cultural counselor of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tashkent.
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Iraqi scholars, AQR senior official insist on further academic collaborations
A delegation of Iraqi academics and researchers met with Hoj. Mostafa Faqih Esfandiari, Deputy for International Affairs at Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), to discuss Islamic scholarship and spiritual knowledge.
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AQR hosts session to discuss Islamic philosophy, contemporary challenges
Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) has hosted the 10th session of the Philosophy of Contemporary Thought Seminar, which saw scholars debating the necessity of adapting Islamic philosophy to modern issues, emphasizing rational inquiry and relevance.
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4th Intl. Congress of Imam Reza focuses on religious education, family
The 4th International Congress of Imam Reza (AS) and Modern Sciences will be held with a focus on Islamic education and family, attracting global participation.
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IRIU ready to offer educational services to Uzbek students
Imam Reza International University (IRIU) has expressed readiness to provide educational programs in Persian language, information science, and manuscript studies for Uzbek students.
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AQR’s library, Uzbekistan National Library sign cooperation agreement
Astan Quds Razavi’s (AQR) Libraries, Museums, and Documents Organization signed a cooperation agreement with Uzbekistan National Library (Alisher Navoi Library) in Tashkent to enhance academic and cultural collaboration.
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AQR’s museum, Uzbekistan National Museum explore avenues for cooperation
A delegation from Astan Quds Razavi’s (AQR) Scientific and Cultural Organization visited Uzbekistan National Museum to discuss potential museum collaborations.
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Hundreds of canopies installed at Imam Reza shrine for pilgrims comfort
With the arrival of spring and rising temperatures, Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) has installed more than 200 canopies across the courtyards of Imam Reza shrine to enhance visitor comfort and well-being.
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Western civilization lacks spiritual values: Australian scientist
Professor Abidali Mohamedali, a researcher at Macquarie University in Sydney, emphasizes that despite its materialistic advancements, the Western civilization lacks spiritual values preventing it from meeting human needs.
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Female servants of Razavi and Alavi shrines confer on better services
Having improvement of services to the Razavi and Alavi pilgrims in Mashhad and Najaf as their main aim, female servants of Imam Reza and Imam Ali shrines hold joint meetings on May 19th and 20th, 2025, in Mashhad.
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Razavi University of Islamic Sciences, Mir-i-Arab Madrasah in Bukhara plan more cooperation
High level delegation of Astan Quds Razavi’s Scientific and Cultural Foundation meet officials, professors and students of ancient Mir-i-Arab Madrasah in Bukhara, discussing future cooperation over religious sciences.
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Pilgrims mourn at special night of Imam Reza pilgrimage
Pilgrims at Imam Reza shrine mourn and grieve on special pilgrimage night of the Eighth Imam (AS) concurrent with 23rd of Dhu al-Qi'dah.
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Commemoration of martyrs of public service at Imam Reza shrine
Pilgrimage Night Ceremony for Imam Reza (AS) and commemoration ceremony of first martyrdom anniversary of former president Ayatollah Raeisi and other “martyrs of public service” was held with a speech by Hoj. Seyyed Hossein Hasheminejad in Holy Prophet Courtyard of Imam Reza shrine on Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025.
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1st Natl. Congress on Martyr Raeisi’s governance model held at Imam Reza Shrine
On the first martyrdom anniversary of Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, the 1st National Congress on his governance model was inaugurated at Imam Reza Shrine, northeast Iran, bringing together political figures, scholars, and officials to examine his leadership philosophy and contributions to the Islamic Revolution.
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Imam Reza Shrine hosts commemoration ceremony for 1st martyrdom anniv. of Martyr Raeisi
A ceremony honoring the 1st martyrdom anniversary of Ayat. Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi was held at Imam Reza Shrine, northeast Iran. The event took place on Tuesday, attended by Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, at Dar al-Salaam Portico within the shrine.
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Imam Reza shrine hosts 1st natl. congress on Martyr Raeisi’s governance model
The 1st national congress on the governance model of martyr Ayat. Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, the late Iranian president, was held at Imam Reza shrine, attended by senior officials and scholars. The event took place on Wednesday at Quds Hall in the shrine, with Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, Mohsen Rezaei, member of the Expediency Discernment Council, Mostafa Feizi, deputy custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, Reza Khorakian, senior director of Imam Reza shrine, and several military and government officials in attendance.