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Astan Quds Razavi’s (AQR) new publications unveiled
The unveiling ceremony for new publications by AQR’s Scientific and Cultural Organization got underway, coinciding with Book and Book-Reading Week in Iran. The event also honored martyr Yahya Sinwar, author of the novel "Thorn and Carnation". The ceremony took place on November 17 at the Islamic Research Foundation of the Imam Reza shrine (northeast Iran). Dr. Khaled Qadumi, the representative of the Palestinian resistance movement of Hamas in Iran, delivered a speech during the event.
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Specialized ‘Resistance’ database launched at AQR’s Digital Library
A specialized ‘Resistance’ database at Astan Quds Razavi’s (AQR) Digital Library was launched during the ‘Astan Book’ special event, coinciding with Book and Book-Reading Week in Iran.
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Behnashr publishes millions of books since inception
The CEO of Astan Quds Razavi’s (AQR) Publishing Institute (Behnashr) outlined the center’s diverse programs to promote Imam Reza’s teachings and culture of book and book-reading during the 32nd Book Week in Iran.
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IRF releases 4,700 titles in four decades of history
The Islamic Research Foundation of Astan Quds Razavi was established in November 1984 at the directive of Ayatollah Tabasi (may he rest in peace), the late custodian of Imam Reza shrine, with the aim of promoting and publishing valuable works in the field of Islamic sciences and culture.
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Astan Quds Razavi pays special attention to development of holy shrine after Islamic Revolution
Apart from its significance as a place of pilgrimage and center of spirituality, Imam Reza holy shrine is a world of arts in itself utilized by skilled and distinguished artists in terms of architecture and aesthetics. It is a place that can be confidently stated that large construction projects have been meticulously and delicately developed in every corner of its courtyards and these projects are still ongoing.
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Al-Aqsa Flood Op., beginning of the end for Israel, says Hamas Rep.
Condemning Zionist regimes crimes in Gaza, including the killing of women and children, Hamas representative in Iran, stated that no negotiations will be held with a regime that disregards international laws.
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AQR central library keeps travelogue printed with movable type
Astan Quds Razavi’s central library keeps a 145-year-old English language travelogue to Khorasan and northwest border of Afghanistan printed with movable type.
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Thousands benefit from services at Razavi Library’s foreign books hall
The head of the specialized foreign books hall at Astan Quds Razavi’s (AQR) Central Library announced that some 5,000 people have benefited from the services of this hall in the first seven months of the current year (March 20-Oct. 21 , 2024).
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Multifaceted functions of Goharshad Mosque must be revived, urges Custodian
Emphasizing the need to revive the diverse religious, scientific, social, and cultural functions of the historic Goharshad Mosque, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) urged active participation from seminaries, scholars, and students.
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Iranian women stand in solidarity with Lebanese people
The director of Astan Quds Razavi’s Center for Women and Family Affairs announced that in a benevolent gesture and in response to the call of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, a charity campaign titled ‘Hebeh’ (gift) has been launched to aid the oppressed people of Lebanon and Gaza, with an unprecedented presence of Iranian women.
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AQR prioritizes facilitation, perfection of pilgrimage
Facilitation of pilgrimage to Imam Reza shrine is a priority at Astan Quds Razavi, says Mostafa Feizi, deputy custodian of the shrine.
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AQR holds artistic event in support of Gaza, Lebanon
To strengthen support of artists’ community from oppressed people of Lebanon and Gaza, Astan Quds Razavi has held an artistic event concurrent with the 40th day of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah’s martyrdom with 40 artists in attendance.
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Servants of Imam Reza shrine stand by people of Lebanon
A group of servants of Imam Reza shrine visited the resilient people of Lebanon in the cities of Damascus, Homs, and Beirut.
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Imam Reza shrine guesthouse hosts Lebanese mourners for martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima
The pilgrims’ guesthouse of Imam Reza shrine recently hosted a mourning ceremony for the martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima, attended by Lebanese pilgrims and guests of Astan Quds Razavi.
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Urdu-speaking women mourn martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima
A mourning ceremony for the martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima titiled "Mourning the Jasmine Blossom" was held for Urdu-speaking female pilgrims and residents. The event took place on November 14 in Ghadir Portico of Imam Reza shrine, northeast Iran.
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Imam Reza shrine holds commemoration ceremony for renowned orator
Imam Reza holy shrine runs a special ceremony to commemorate renowned orator Hoj. Kazem Rashed Yazdi’s 50 years of religious and cultural services with Hoj. Ahmad Marvi, custodian of the holy shrine, and Ayatollah Mohammad Mohammadi Golpayegani, head of Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s office, in attendance.
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Holy shrine turns black on Hazrat Fatima martyrdom
Imam Reza holy shrine’s flag and covering of the holy chamber turned black on the occasion of Hazrat Fatima’s martyrdom anniversary on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
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Astan Quds Razavi’s Lebanese guests commemorate martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima
In a solemn ceremony, some 160 Lebanese pilgrims residing at Astan Quds Razavi’s guesthouse held a special mourning ceremony titled ‘Lady of Resistance’ to honor the martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima. The event took place on November 15. The pilgrims, unable to return to their homeland due to the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon, gathered at their residence for the ceremony. The event provided a space for reflection, solidarity, and commemoration of Hazrat Fatima's legacy and her significance in the context of resistance.
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The Flag Will Not Fall’ artistic event held at Imam Reza Shrine
The artistic event titled "The Flag Will Not Fall", featuring several prominent artists, was held on November 12 at Astan Quds Razavi’s Exhibition Center. The event focused on creating artistic works related to the Resistance Front.
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‘The Flag Will Not Fall’ artistic event held at Imam Reza Shrine
The Communications and Media Center of Astan Quds Razavi organized an artistic event dubbed "The Flag Will Not Fall" at Imam Reza shrine in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.
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Forty exquisite works result of 40 years of research on holy shrines
Astan Quds Razavi’s Islamic Research Foundation has published 40 exquisite works of research on social studies related to the holy shrines in past 40 years, says Morteza Enferadi, head of Social Studies Department of the foundation.
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Imam Reza pillar of Shia-Sunni unity: Indonesian intellectual
Imam Reza’s personality must be introduced as a pillar of unity among Indonesian Shia and Sunni Muslims, says Seyyed Abdullah Arizi, manager of Islamic institutes in Indonesia.
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Slogan of defending women's rights, greatest deception of West: Custodian
The Custodian of Imam Reza shrine says safeguarding the dignity of women ensures their effective social presence, stressing that the Western civilization destroys the dignity of women when talking about women's rights. “This is one of the greatest lies and deceptions of the Western civilization”.
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Razavi Hospital’s prominent neurosurgeon addresses 8th MASSIN Congress
Dr. Mohammad Faraji, a neurosurgeon at Razavi Hospital and professor of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, participate in 8th MASSIN (MASSIN (Madjid Samii Society of International Neurosurgery) Congress in the USA, Texas.
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Al-Mustafa University explores avenues for more cooperation with holy shrine
To boost level of cooperation between al-Mustafa International University and Imam Reza shrine’s Organization of Libraries, Museums, and Document Center, a group of officials from Al-Mustafa International University paid visit to Imam Reza shrine on Sunday, November 11.
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Dome of Imam Reza shrine: history and evolution
Earliest architecture of Imam Reza holy shrine’s golden dome dates back to around 1000 years ago when it was constructed in Ghaznavid period for the first time.
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Special program of ‘Lebanon under Protection of Gracious Imam’ underway in shrine
A special program in support of the oppressed people of Lebanon, titled ' Lebanon under Protection of Gracious Imam', was held in Quds Courtyard of Imam Reza shrine (northeast Iran). Commenced on November 7, the event was in progress for 3 days.
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Public gathering of 'Allegiance to Nasrallah' underway in Mashhad
The public gathering of 'Allegiance to Nasrallah', coinciding with the 40th day after the martyrdom of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the late Secy. Gen. of the Lebanese Resistance movement of Hezbollah, and other martyrs of the Resistance Front, was held on November 10. The event started from the Shohada Square in Mashhad (northeast Iran) towards Imam Reza shrine.
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1st Intl. Conference of Human Dignity and Family Challenges in Contemporary World
The First International Conference of Human Dignity and Family Challenges in Contemporary World held in Ferdowsi University of Mashhad on Monday, November 11, having Ayatollah Ahmad Maravi, cheif custodian of Imam Reza shrine, as keynote speaker in attendance.
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Commemorative events at Imam Reza shrine honor martyr Nasrallah
In a series of ceremonies, which were held at Imam Reza shrine (northeast Iran) under the aegis of the Deputy Office for Non-Iranian Pilgrims’ Affairs, thousands of pilgrims and local residents gathered to honor the memory of martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the late Secy. Gen. of the Lebanese resistance movement of Hezbollah, and other martyrs of the Resistance Front.