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"Eternal Tireless Fight" mural on display in Mashhad

"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.

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

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.

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.

Aerial view of 23rd Ramadan night vigil at Imam Reza shrine

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.

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).

Imam Reza shrine holds Qadr night ceremonies for the deaf

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.