سایر اخبار
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Officials from AQR, Chelyabinsk of Russia explore avenues for more cultural ties
Officials from Imam Reza Shrine’s Office for Foreign Pilgrims’ Affairs and Chelyabinsk of Russia exchanged views on boosting cultural ties between the two sides in an official visit to the shrine by the Russian delegation, consisting of Glukharev Dmitry Sergeyevich, Minister of International and Interregional Cooperation of Chelyabinsk, along with a representative from Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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‘Rezvan Pilgrimage Plan’ kicks off with 450 Azeri pilgrims at Imam Reza Shrine
Under the auspices of the Deputy Office for Non-Iranian Pilgrims’ Affairs of Astan Quds Razavi, Rezvan Pilgrimage Plan was kicked off at Imam Reza Shrine, with 450 Azerbaijani pilgrims in attendance.
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IRIU mobilizes Arbaeen service team at Shalamcheh border
Imam Reza International University runs a joint initiative with Basra University to support Arbaeen pilgrims with accommodation, health, and cultural programs.
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Pilgrimage webinar explores healing, sanctity with Arizona scholar
The 12th session in global series to examine spiritual dimensions of pilgrimage through interdisciplinary lens was held on Thursday, July 24.
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AQR calls for revival of Sahifa Sajjadiya
Religious scholars have gathered in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad to urge collective action to promote Imam Sajjad’s supplications, Sahifa Sajjadiya, as a foundation for Islamic civilization.
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Imam Reza Shrine holds Shaam-e Ghariban ritual
Spiritual ceremony of Imam Hossein’s (AS) Shaam-e Ghariban (literally translated as Evening of Strangers) was held in Imam Reza Shrine having Ayatollah Ahmad Marvi, Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), and a number of provincial and national officials in attendance.
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Imam Reza Shrine hosts West Asian women’s Ashura conference
Arabic-speaking scholars gather at Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran, to honor the legacy of Hazrat Zeinab and women’s role in Islamic culture.
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Azeri-speaking women attend “Ashura Epic” mourning ceremony at Imam Reza Srine
Cultural gathering at Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran, highlights lessons of Karbala and women’s role in preserving Islamic values.
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Mourning flag raised at Imam Reza shrine as Muharram begins
Traditional “permission to mourn” ceremony ushers in season of grief and devotion as Muharram (the 1st month on the lunar Islamic calendar) commences.
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Imam Reza shrine holds traditional "Sala" ceremony on 1st day of Muharram
Imam Reza holy shrine’s servants have held traditional ceremony of Sala on the first day of Muharram, inviting people to mourn for Imam Hossein (AS) and his family.
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Lovers of Imam Ali gather in holy shrine
Lovers of Imam Ali (AS), nicknamed “Heydariun” gather in Imam Reza Shrine concurrent with Friday prayer on June, 13.
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AQR dispatches delegation to Hazrat Abdolazim shrine for exchange of experience on endowment
Astan Quds Razavi’s department for international affairs has dispatched a team of its officials in charge of endowment management to the holy shrine of Hazrat Abdolazim Hasani (AS) in Tehran for strengthening cooperation and exchanging experiences on endowments.
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Azeri-speaking women, special guests of shrine’s Ghadir celebrations
A group of Azeri-speaking women and pilgrims become special guests of Imam Reza holy shrine’s "Gohar-e Wilayah" celebratory program held on the eve of Eid- al-Ghadir grand festivity.
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Turkish Alawite leaders, AQR deputy for international affairs meet in Mashhad
A number of Alawite leaders from 12 provinces of the Republic of Turkey have met with Hoj. Mostafa Faqih Esfandiari, deputy for international affairs of Astan Quds Razavi to explore avenues for strengthening religious and cultural ties and boosting cooperation.
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Imam Reza Shrine adorned for Eid al-Adha, Imamate Ten-Day Celebrations
Extensive decorations and floral arrangements enhance the spiritual atmosphere at Imam Reza Shrine in northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad to celebrate Eid al-Adha and Imamate Ten-Day Celebrations.
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Imam Muhammad Baqir’s legacy honored in mourning ceremony at Imam Reza Shrine
Scholars and mourners gathered in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad to commemorate Imam Muhammad Baqir’s martyrdom anniversary, reflecting on his pivotal role in shaping Shia intellectual and cultural traditions.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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AQR, Khorasan Razavi endowments organization sign joint Quranic agreement
The Quranic Affairs Center of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) and the Khorasan Razavi Endowments and Charity Affairs Organization signed a cooperation agreement to implement the national program of “I Love the Quran.”
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IRIU to launch Cognitive Neuroscience Engineering undergraduate program
Permission to establish master's degree program in Cognitive Neuroscience Engineering has been issued for Imam Reza International University (IRIU) and the center is about to admit students in this new major, says, prof. Mohammad Ghorbanzadeh, university’s deputy chancellor for education and undergraduate studies.
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AQR strengthens academic and cultural collaborations with Uzbekistan
Delegates from Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) engaged in key discussions with Uzbek institutions, fostering partnerships in cultural heritage preservation, academic exchange, and Persian language education.
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AQR to collaborate on translating Amir Alisher Navoi’s works from Persian to Turkish
During a meeting between Astan Quds Razavi’s (AQR) scientific and cultural delegation and the head of Amir Alisher Navoi Foundation in Uzbekistan, an agreement was reached to translate the works of the renowned scholar from Persian into Turkish.
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AQR offers health-focused products to support diabetic patients
Ard Quds Razavi, a knowledge-based flour company under Astan Quds Razavi’s Endowment Productivity Foundation, introduced its new sugar-free cake mix and whole-wheat flour at the Souvenirs and Gifts Exhibition in Isfahan, central Iran.
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Leader’s advisor visits AQR’s pavilion at Tehran Intl. Book Fair
Dr. Mohammad Mokhber, advisor and assistant to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, visited Astan Quds Razavi’s pavilion at the 36th Tehran International Book Fair.
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Iran’s Razavi Library, Uzbekistan’s Alisher Navoi Foundation explore avenues for expansion of ties
Hoj. Seyyed Jalal Hosseini, head of Astan Quds Razavi’s Organization of Libraries, Museums, and Document Center has met with Alamjan Davlatov, head of Alisher Navoi International Foundation and Faculty of Social and Spiritual Research of Uzbekistan in the Uzbek capital Tashkent with the aim of expanding joint cultural and scientific cooperation between Iranian and Uzbek organizations.