Imam Reza
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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 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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IRIU condemns Israeli crimes
Imam Reza International University (IRIU) has issued a statement condemning aggressive crimes of the Zionist regime and martyrdom of a group of compatriots, high-ranking military commanders, and prominent scientists of the country.
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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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Ahl al-Bayt teachings must be disseminated in world academic circles
Disseminating Ahl al-Bayt teachings at international academic centers is a must, says Reza Khorakian, general director of Imam Reza holy shrine in a meeting with head of Imam Reza International University (IRIU).
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Young Russian converts to Islam in holy shrine
Coinciding with the blessed occasion of Wilayah ten-day celebrations, a 24-year-old Russian man converted to Islam in Imam Reza Shrine following many counseling and religious education sessions.
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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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Calls grow for expanding Turkish translations of Imam Reza’s teachings
Scholars emphasize the need for translating and producing academic works on Imam Reza’s legacy in Turkish to enrich Shia studies in Turkey.
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4th Intl. Congress of Imam Reza and Modern Sciences kicks off with keynote speeches
The fourth International Congress of Imam Reza (AS) and Modern Sciences has kicked off its activity by giving floor to a number of salient Iranian and foreign speakers at Imam Reza International University.
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Persian language, common civilizational heritage of Iran, Uzbekistan
“Persian language is the common civilizational heritage of Iran and Uzbekistan and we are trying to teach this language, alongside the Uzbek language, to all our citizens,” says Azamat Ziya, Professor of Iranian Studies and director of the Institute of History of the Uzbekistan Republic.
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Imam Reza shrine, home to valuable historical and religious artifacts
Imam Reza holy shrine is the most unique shrine in the world that has honor of possessing valuable historical artifacts, says Mostafa Feizi, deputy custodian of Astan Quds Razavi,
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Uzbek academics participate in IRIU Persian language teacher training course
A group of Persian language professors at Samarkand University and Oriental Studies of Tashkent are to participate in a Persian language teacher training course at Persian Language Training Center of Imam Reza International University in Mashhad, says Amir Saeed Karami, cultural counselor of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tashkent.
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Western civilization lacks spiritual values: Australian scientist
Professor Abidali Mohamedali, a researcher at Macquarie University in Sydney, emphasizes that despite its materialistic advancements, the Western civilization lacks spiritual values preventing it from meeting human needs.
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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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Pilgrims mourn at special night of Imam Reza pilgrimage
Pilgrims at Imam Reza shrine mourn and grieve on special pilgrimage night of the Eighth Imam (AS) concurrent with 23rd of Dhu al-Qi'dah.
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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 custodian appoints new chancellor for Imam Reza International University
Issuing a decree, Ayatollah. Ahmad Marvi, the custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), has appointed Dr. Ebrahim Daneshifar as new chancellor of Imam Reza International University.
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African students, pilgrims at shrine for Imam Reza birthday celebrations
Astan Quds Razavi’s Management for Foreign Pilgrims’ Affairs has held celebrations for Imam Reza’s birth anniversary specifically for African students and pilgrims.
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Martyr Raeisi, an eternal role model for Iranian nation: IRGC commander-in-chief
Hossein Salami, commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says martyr Raeisi was a tireless and loyal person during his lifetime in a way that he became an eternal role model for the Iranian nation after his martyrdom.
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Al-Mustafa Intl. University students celebrate birthday of Imam Reza (AS)
Coinciding auspicious days of the birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS) and Karamat Ten-Day Celebrations, Astan Quds Razavi’s Deputy Office for Foreign Pilgrims’ Affairs holds a magnificent ceremony having 120 non-Iranian students from al-Mustafa International University (MIU) in attendance.
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Imam Reza (AS) birth celebrations on a world scale
Coordinated by Astan Quds Razavi’s Deputy Office for International Affairs and popular organizations in various countries, “Under the Shade of the Sun Caravans” are now holding various programs in different countries, says Mojtaba Mokhtari, CEO of Astan Quds Razavi’s Youth Institute.
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Question of Palestine key topic at Imam Reza Congress
A number of Iranian and foreign intellectuals review Question of Palestine and human dignity from Imam Reza’s point of view in a meeting at 6th International Congress of Imam Reza in Mashhad.
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Zahabiya treatise first Islamic medical and healthcare work
Astan Quds Razavi introduced Zahabiya treatise (Golden Treatise, aka Tibb al-Riza) as the first book on medicine and healthcare in Islam in a special ceremony at Malek National Library and Museum in Tehran on the occasion of Karamat Ten-Day Celebrations.
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Imam Reza Intl. Congress guests exchange views over spiritual perfection, better world: experts
A number of famous Iranian intellectuals and elites highlight important role of Islamic and Razavi teachings in driving mankind towards spiritual perfection and a better life during their lectures and discussions in the 6th Imam Reza International Congress underway in Mashhad.
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Justice for all, oppression for none; should become life guideline: President
Addressing participants at closing ceremony of the 6th International Congress of Imam Reza, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says justice for all, and oppression for none should become the guideline for our lives.
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Astronomy Repository of Razavi Museum, first science and technology museum in Iran
From telescopes, astrolabes, and compasses to celestial and geographical globes and different cameras, all are nestled in the display cases of the Astronomy Repository of Razavi Museum, captivating eager eyes of every visitor to this museum.
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Holy shrine holds Khotbeh Khani ceremony in memory of port blast victims
Coinciding with the second day of the Karamat Ten-Day Celebrations and in memory of the people who lost their lives in Shahid Rajaee Port explosion in Bandar Abbas, Imam Reza holy shrine’s servants hold Khotbeh Khani mourning ritual in Prophet Courtyard of the complex.
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Deputy UN high commissioner for refugees visits Imam Reza Shrine
The Deputy Representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency), Veton Orana, along with an international delegation, paid a visit to Imam Reza Shrine during a trip to Mashhad.
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Mahd al-Reza project warmly welcomed in three continents
Astan Quds Razavi’s Center for Quranic Affairs has received warm welcome over its Mahd al-Reza Quran teaching project by Muslims in Europe, North America and Asia, says Hoj. Seyyed Masoud Mirian, head of the center.