Imam Reza shrine
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Seminary students from U.S., Europe gather at Imam Reza shrine on Imam Ali’s birth anniv.
On the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali, Imam Reza shrine hosted a gathering of some 130 English-speaking seminary students from the U.S. and Europe.
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Pilgrims from 28 countries participate in Imam Reza shrine’s Itikaf ceremony
The Deputy for Non-Iranian Pilgrims’ Affairs of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) announced that pilgrims from 28 different countries participate in this year's Itikaf ceremony at Imam Reza shrine in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.
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Scores of prisoners released on Imam Ali’s birthday anniv. at Imam Reza shrine
During the event celebrating birthday anniversary of Imam Ali, various initiatives were undertaken by the servants of Imam Reza shrine to release prisoners and support their families.
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Imam Reza shrine celebrates Imam Javad’s birth anniversary
Imam Reza shrine was illuminated and adorned with flowers on the night of Imam Javad's birth anniversary as numerous pilgrims and devotees gathered to celebrate the occasion.
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Unity, following the Ahlul Bayt, key to countering regional threats: Custodian
Ayatollah Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, emphasized unity among Muslims and following the Ahlul Bayt as a way to counter threats and conspiracies in the region.
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AQR uses new technologies to introduce Razavi museum items
The digital museum of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) is digitizing the exhibits and display spaces of its museums, using the latest technologies to introduce the tangible and intangible heritage of Imam Reza shrine to audiences worldwide.
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Nomads, backbone of Islamic Revolution, a reserve for country's development, security: Custodian
The custodian of Astan Quds Razavi considers nomads the backbone of the 1979 Islamic Revolution and a reserve for the country's development and security.
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Jihad of elucidation and standing in resistance front, a religious duty: Deputy Custodian
A ceremony titled ‘Salam Ya Shahid’ (literally meaning Hello! O’ Martyr!), recounting the stories of Imam Reza shrine servants accompanying Imam Reza’s sacred flag among the people of Lebanon, was held at the shrine, northeast Iran.
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The University of Tokyo holds Imam Reza cultural exhibition
A cultural exhibition titled ‘Imam Reza shrine with a taste of culture’ is being held at The University of Tokyo, Japan.
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Astan Quds Razavi Encyclopedia set for translation into English, Arabic
Astan Quds Razavi Encyclopedia, the first comprehensive scientific work about Imam Reza shrine and Astan Quds Razavi, is being translated into English and Arabic.
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American Shia Muslims visit Imam Reza shrine for New Year
American Shia Muslims celebrated the New Year with a special ceremony at the Imam Reza shrine, northeast Iran.
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Imam Reza shrine provides cultural services to foreign Shia pilgrims
Some 150 Shia pilgrims from Madagascar benefited from the cultural services at Imam Reza shrine in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.
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Over 5m non-Iranian pilgrims visit Imam Reza shrine annually
The Deputy Office for Non-Iranian Pilgrims’ Affairs of Astan Quds Razavi announced that over five million non-Iranian pilgrims visit Imam Reza shrine each year.
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Imam Reza shrine welcomes Iraqi pilgrimage caravans for Hazrat Fatima’s birthday
Under the auspices of the Deputy Office for Non-Iranian Pilgrims’ Affairs, Imam Reza shrine is set to host Iraqi pilgrims arriving on foot during the Fatimiyyah period and Hazrat Fatima’s birthday anniversary.
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Energy conservation a priority for Imam Reza shrine; current issues should be explained at holy sites: Custodian
Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, emphasized that promoting a culture of energy conservation has always been a primary focus in managing Imam Reza shrine in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.
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AQR’s experience vital for managing sacred sites, shrines
The 7th meeting of custodians of sacred shrines, holy sites in Iran, hosted by Imam Reza shrine (northeast Iran), was held under the slogan of ‘Sacred Shrines, Centers of Knowledge, Spirituality’ on Dec. 18.
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AQR to host 7th congress of holy shrines’ custodians in Iran
The 7th congress of the custodians of Iran’s holy shrines and sacred sites is scheduled to be hosted by Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) under the theme of "Holy Sites, Center of Knowledge and Spirituality".
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Islamic research should impact society and social changes: Custodian
At the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Astan Quds Razavi’s (AQR) Islamic Research Foundation, AQR’s Custodian emphasized expanding Islamic research to impact society and social changes.
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UNHCR chief visits Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad
Hosted by the Deputy Office for International Affairs of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), Dananjaya Bataray, Head of the UNHCR office in Mashhad (northeast Iran), along with a delegation, visited various sections of Imam Reza shrine.
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Imam Reza shrine’s servants visit graves of martyrs in Dahieh, Saida
Servants from Imam Reza shrine in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad visited Lebanon and paid their respects at the graves of martyrs in Dahieh, southern Beirut, and Saida.
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Expansion of cultural and educational relations between AQR, Turkey
In a meeting with the new Consul General of Turkey in Mashhad, the Deputy for International Affairs of Astan Quds Razavi expressed readiness of Imam Reza shrine to expand cultural and educational relations with Turkey.
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Imam Reza shrine to host ECO foreign ministers
The deputy custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) announced that the foreign ministers of the member countries of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will be hosted at Imam Reza shrine in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad on December 2 and 3.
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Pilgrims pray for victory against Israel in Imam Reza shrine
Pilgrims have gathered in Imam Reza shrine in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad to pray for the victory of Iranian military against the Israeli regime.
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Imam Reza shrine hosts celebrations for dozens of non-Iranian graduates
Some 50 non-Iranian graduates from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS) have celebrated their graduation in Imam Reza shrine in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad under the aegis of Deputy Office for International Pilgrims Affairs.
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Imam Reza shrine braced to host pilgrims during Nowrouz
The shrine Deputy Custodian has announced that Imam Reza shrine is fully prepared to welcome pilgrims during the upcoming Nowrouz holidays (starting 20 March).
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Quranic copy attributed to Ali ibn Hilal donated to Imam Reza shrine
The Quranic copy attributed to Ali ibn Hilal Baghdadi – a renowned Islamic calligrapher – was donated to Imam Reza shrine.
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Imam Reza shrine atmosphere prior to mid-Sha’ban festivities
Prior to mid-Sha’ban festivities, which marks the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi, there is an exhilarating atmosphere in Imam Reza shrine in northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.
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Imam Reza shrine, black-clad to mark Imam Musa Kazim’s martyrdom anniv.
Imam Reza shrine in northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad has been covered in black to commemorate Imam Musa Kazim’s martyrdom anniversary.
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Dar al-Rahmah Portico popular with non-Iranian pilgrims
Dar al-Rahmah Portico in Imam Reza shrine is known for gatherings of non-Iranian pilgrims from different countries.