Imam Reza
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Readdressing cultural, linguistic identity of Greater Khorasan states a necessity: Haddad Adel
It is necessary to readdress cultural and linguistic identity of Greater Khorasan states is a necessity, says Gholam Ali Haddad Adel, head of the Academy of Persian Language and Literature in a joint meeting with Persian language and literature professors from Uzbekistan at Imam Reza Shrine.
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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.