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Afghan migrant mourning groups gather at Imam Reza Shrine

On Tuesday night, July 8, mourning ceremonies were held by several Afghan migrant religious groups in Kowsar Courtyard of Imam Reza Shrine. The event marked the 13th night of Muharram, first month on the Islamic lunar calendar, and brought together pilgrims in remembrance of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom.

Musa ibn Jafar mourning group gathers at Imam Reza Shrine

Mourning for Imam Hussein knows no age—young and old come together to play their part in keeping the remembrance alive. After thirteen nights of elegies and supplication, Afghan mourners from the Musa ibn Jafar group, out of reverence and in honor of their proximity to Imam Reza, arrive seeking the gracious Imam’s seal of acceptance for their devotion.

Benefactors donate rosewater for Tasua, Ashura rituals

To mark the mourning days of Tasua and Ashura, a group of benefactors donated 1,500 kilograms of pure Kashan rosewater for perfuming the courtyards of Imam Reza Shrine. The fragrant offering was used to scent the sacred spaces during the peak of mourning ceremonies, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere for the thousands of pilgrims gathered to commemorate the sacrifices of Karbala.

Ashura night sermon held at Imam Reza shrine

On Saturday night, July 5, 2025, the traditional Ashura night sermon – traditional Khotbeh Khani recitation ceremony – was held in Prophet’s Courtyard of Imam Reza shrine. The ceremony was attended by Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, along with shrine servants and pilgrims. As part of this long-standing ritual, participants gathered to recite the special sermon of Ashura night, honoring the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his companions.

Imam Reza Shrine holds Tasua mourning ritual

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, mourning ceremonies for Tasua were held throughout Imam Reza Shrine with pilgrims and devotees in attendance. One of the key processions was led by the Alem Al-e-Muhammad group, which began at Bab al-Kazem and moved toward Goharshad Courtyard. Pilgrims and shrine servants joined in collective mourning, reciting elegies and paying tribute to Hazrat Abbas, the flag-bearer of Karbala. The sacred spaces of the shrine echoed with sorrowful chants as black banners and devotional rituals marked the solemn occasion.

Tasua night atmosphere fills Imam Reza Shrine

On Friday evening, July 4, Imam Khomeini Portico of Imam Reza Shrine hosted the Tasua night mourning ceremony. The event featured a sermon by Ayat. Rashed Yazdi, drawing pilgrims into a night of spiritual reflection and remembrance for Hazrat Abbas (Imam Hussein’s brother) and the sacrifices of Karbala.

Afghan Muslims hold mourning ceremony at Imam Reza Hussainiya

Large number of Shia Muslims from Afghanistan hold their traditional mourning ceremonies at the Hussainiya of Imam Reza Shrine coinciding with eighth night of Muharram on Thursday, July 3.

Tasua night mourning held at Imam Reza Hussainiya

Tasua night mourning ceremony was held on Friday evening, July 4, at the Hussainiya of Imam Reza Shrine, featuring a sermon by Hoj. Mohsen Kazerooni.

Holy shrine holds "Abu Qurbah" ceremony for Arab pilgrims

Imam Reza Shrine's Office for Foreign Pilgrims' Affairs holds special ceremony of "Abu Qurbah" for Arabic-speaking pilgrims in Ghadir courtyard of the complex concurrent with seventh night of Muharram.

“Ahla Min al-Asal” ceremony held at Imam Reza shrine

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the “Ahla Min al-Asal” ceremony was held at Imam Khomeini Portico of Imam Reza shrine. The event featured mourning rituals by teenage boys, inspired by the sacrifice of Hazrat Qassem ibn Hasan—the young martyr of Karbala—whose famous words, “Martyrdom is sweeter than honey,” gave the ceremony its name.

Imam Reza shrine draped in black for Muharram

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