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Intl. Mukibs honored for serving pilgrims at Imam Reza Shrine
Deputy for International Pilgrims’ Affairs praises international pilgrim service groups – Mukibs – for their role during final days of Safar.
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Broken whispers, tearful farewell at Imam Reza Shrine on ‘Sham-e-Ghariban’
Pilgrims mourn Imam Reza’s martyrdom anniversary with candlelight, elegies, and heartfelt devotion in his shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
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Imam Reza, model of monotheism, wisdom, justice: Scholar
A member of Iran’s cultural council highlights Imam Reza’s global legacy of unity, dialogue, and ethical leadership.
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Khotbeh-Khani ceremony marks Imam Reza martyrdom anniversary
Senior officials, shrine servants, and thousands of pilgrims gather in Prophet Courtyard to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza – the 8th Shia Imam.
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Martyrs’ portraits transform Mukibs, revive spirit of sacrifice
Four major pilgrims’ service stations – Mukibs – in Mashhad, northeast Iran, named after martyrs of 12-day war, honoring their legacy during the days marking Imam Reza’s martyrdom anniversary.
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Imam Reza’s school of thought rooted in Imamate, ethics, unity: Custodian
Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) says the national unity formed after the Zionist regime’s attack is a sacred achievement built on the blood of thousands of martyrs, emphasizing that Imam Reza’s school of thought is rooted in Imamate, ethics, and solidarity.
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Traditional “Chaharpayeh-khani” ritual underway at Imam Reza Shrine
The holy prophet courtyard of Imam Reza Shrine hosted traditional and historical “Chaharpayeh-khani” ritual in the presence of numerous pilgrims and people of Mashhad on the occasion of anniversaries of heartbreaking passing of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and martyrdom of Imam Hassan Mojtaba (AS).
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Nation mourns Prophet Muhammad, Imam Hassan with Quranic unity, shrine ceremonies
Spiritual unity and solemn rituals sweep across Iran as believers commemorate Safar’s final night with reverence and grief.
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Malaysian pilgrims visit Imam Reza Shrine
A group of 21 Malaysian pilgrims have paid a visit to Imam Reza Shrine in a special program arranged by Europe and Central Asia Desk of the Office for Foreign Pilgrims’ Affairs of Astan Quds Razavi during the last ten days of Safar.
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Provincial religious, ethnic groups to mourn at Imam Reza Shrine
Seventeen religious and ethnic groups from various provinces across the country will gather at Imam Reza Shrine to hold mourning ceremonies on the occasion of Eighth Imam of Shia Muslim’s martyrdom anniversary coinciding with the last ten days of Safar.
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Azeri-speaking mourners gather at Imam Reza Shrine to run “Shah Hossein” ceremony
A traditional ceremony is scheduled at Imam Reza Shrine on eve of Imam Reza’s martyrdom anniversary with over 30,000 Azeri-speaking mourners from across Iran in attendance.
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Sunni scholars call for unity in closing statement at Imam Reza Shrine conference
Final declaration by Sunni scholars calls for unity, resistance, and loyalty to Islamic values during Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) tribute.
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Shrine hosts Azeri-speaking pilgrims on eve of Imam Reza’s martyrdom anniv.
Imam Reza Shrine has hosted a 400-people caravan of Azeri-speaking pilgrims from the Republic of Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan on last ten days of Safar and on the eve of Imam Reza’s martyrdom anniversary.
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Imam Reza Shrine hosts special programs for non-Iranian pilgrims during final days of Safar
Events honoring martyrdom anniversaries of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Imam Hassan, and Imam Reza are scheduled in Imam Reza Shrine under the auspices of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), the body in charge of the management and maintenance of the shrine.
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AI-powered illustration exhibit runs at Imam Reza Shrine
Imam Reza Shrine has become the canvas for a groundbreaking international exhibition of AI-generated illustrations, celebrating Imam Reza-related themes in the closing days of Safar.
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AQR, Ministry of Foreign Affairs call for developing public diplomacy
Astan Quds Razavi’s deputy for international affairs, Hoj. Mostafa Faqih Esfandiari and Ministry of Foreign Affairs deputy minister for cultural cooperation and NGOs of Public Diplomacy Center, Alireza Hedayatpour, called for expansion of cultural interactions and attracting more international pilgrims to Imam Reza Shrine.
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Global virtual pilgrimage connects Shia hearts, transcends borders
Live broadcasts from Imam Reza Shrine unite Shia communities worldwide during final days of Safar.
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2K Arbaeen pilgrims receive donated items from Imam Reza’s Mukib in Kadhimiya
In a heartfelt gesture of hospitality, the Miqat al-Reza Mukib—supported by Imam Reza Shrine—distributed 2,000 strudel packages to pilgrims during the Arbaeen pilgrimage near the revered Al-Kadhimayn Holy Shrine, in Kadhimiya, a district in northern Baghdad, Iraq.
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Visit to Imam Reza Shrine etched in my heart: Turkish diplomat
Consul general of Turkey in Mashhad (northeast Iran) describes his pilgrimage as a rare spiritual experience, praising cultural ties between Iran and Turkey.
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Mahdi Qoli Khan Qaraei endowment; 158 years of ongoing service
Mahdi Qoli Khan Qaraei endowment has continuously given service to pilgrims and mourners of Imam Reza Shrine during Muharram and Safar for 158 years now.
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Imam Reza Shrine, final destination for those missing Arbaeen walk
Thousands in Mashhad join symbolic procession toward Imam Reza Shrine, expressing devotion and solidarity with Karbala.
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Pilgrims from Thailand find peace, spirituality at Imam Reza Shrine
Thai Shia pilgrims express emotional connection and admiration during their visit to Iran’s sacred site – Imam Reza Shrine, in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.
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Following completion of retraining course, Uzbek professors head home
Uzbekistani professors of Persian language refresher course returned to their country after two weeks of intensive training course and visits to cultural sites in Khorasan Razavi province, seen off by officials from Imam Reza International University (IRIU) and Saadi Foundation.
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Farshchian’s legacy lives on through art, devotion, Imam Reza Shrine
Master painter’s spiritual bond with Imam Reza inspired decades of anonymous artistic offerings and museum donations.
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Mirjaveh, gateway of Arbaeen hospitality under Imam Reza banner
Eastern border complex in Mirjaveh welcomes Pakistani pilgrims with dignity, devotion, and full-service facilities.
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Razavi shoe-keepers serve Arbaeen pilgrims in Kadhimiya
Running a Mukib in holy shrine of Kadhimiya, Razavi volunteer shoe-keepers serve on-foot pilgrims of Arbaeen.
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AQR kitchen serves Arbaeen pilgrims at Mehran border crossing
Imam Reza holy shrine’s servants at central kitchen of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) serve Arbaeen pilgrims with warm meals at Mehran border crossing on a daily basis.
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IRIU dispatches pilgrim service caravan to Basra University Mukib
Academic volunteers from Imam Reza International University, in northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad, set out for Shalamcheh border to support pilgrims and strengthen cultural ties with Iraq through joint initiatives.
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AQR’s Custodian honors Arbaeen camp organizers along Najaf-Karbala route
Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, accompanied by Imam Reza Shrine servants, inspected several camps along the Arbaeen pilgrimage route and praised their services rendered to pilgrims.
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Persian language refresher course certificates awarded to Uzbek academics
Imam Reza Shrine hosted the closing ceremony of a two-week Persian language refresher course for Uzbek academics, aimed at strengthening cultural and academic ties.