Imam Reza shrine
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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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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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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.
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‘Epoch-making Women’ ceremony held at Imam Reza Shrine
Arab women from four countries gathered to honor Hazrat Zeinab’s legacy of devotion, courage, and spiritual leadership.
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Imam Reza Shrine servants serve Arbaeen pilgrims in Najaf under Imam Reza’s banner
Imam Reza Shrine has established a pilgrim service camp (Mukib) for the first time in Najaf, offering food and hospitality to pilgrims walking toward Karbala during Arbaeen march.
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Thai Shia pilgrims visit Imam Reza Shrine
Under the auspices of the Deputy Office for Non-Iranian Pilgrims’ Affairs, a group of Thai Shia pilgrims visited Imam Reza Shrine, in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad, and participated in cultural and spiritual programs.
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Uzbek professors explore AQR’s library, museum during language refresher course
Visiting scholars from Uzbekistan toured the Central Library and Quran museum of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) as part of a cultural program tied to their Persian language training.
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Persian language course revives cultural ties, shared identity of Iran, Uzbekistan
Intensive training program in the shrine city of Mashhad, northeast Iran, aims to deepen linguistic, academic, and civilizational bonds between two neighboring nations.
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Persian language, bridge of scholarly ties between Iran, Uzbekistan
Head of Uzbek international cultural foundation calls Persian language a gateway to deeper academic and cultural dialogue.
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Leader’s strategic mastery reshapes war outcome, humiliates enemy: Custodian
The Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, says wise and courageous Islamic leadership turned the tide of 12-day war in Iran’s favor, forcing enemy to seek ceasefire.
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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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Ayat. Marvi condemns Zionist regime’s deadly attack, offers condolences in official letter
The Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi denounces Israeli regime’s state terrorism, honoring fallen IRGC commanders and scientists
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Imam Reza Shrine offers several programs for non-Iranian pilgrims during Wilayah celebrations
A raft of cultural and religious events has been planned for non-Iranian pilgrims to celebrate Wilayah ten-day event at Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
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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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1st Natl. Congress on Martyr Raeisi’s governance model held at Imam Reza Shrine
On the first martyrdom anniversary of Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, the 1st National Congress on his governance model was inaugurated at Imam Reza Shrine, northeast Iran, bringing together political figures, scholars, and officials to examine his leadership philosophy and contributions to the Islamic Revolution.
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Imam Reza shrine hosts commemoration ceremony for Martyr Raeisi
On the 1st martyrdom anniversary of the late Iranian president and his loyal companions, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, along with a group of shrine servants, honored their memory at the burial place of Ayat. Ebrahim Raeisi.
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Martyr Raeisi’s tireless service to people, a model for state officials: Custodian
Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), praised the unwavering dedication of Martyr Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi in serving the people, emphasizing his devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt as an exemplary model for officials across the country.
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Syrian children celebrate “Coming of Age” ceremony at Imam Reza shrine
On a serene spring afternoon, joyful laughter filled the air as a special ceremony was held at Imam Reza shrine (northeast Iran) to celebrate Syrian refugee children who had reached the age of religious accountability.
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Returning to Ahl al-Bayt’s teachings, path to salvation for modern humanity: Custodian
At the 6th International Congress of Imam Reza, Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), underscored the urgency of returning to the teachings of Ahl al-Bayt as the ultimate solution to humanity’s moral and ethical crises, emphasizing that true dignity stems from divine essence rather than political or social constructs.
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Imam Reza shrine to host ceremony to sympathize with Lebanese people
A ceremony to sympathize with the people of Lebanon will be held at Imam Reza shrine, coinciding with the funeral of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
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Remote pilgrimage, video connection with Imam Reza shrine through “Hello Imam Reza”
‘Hello Imam Reza’, a service for enthusiasts and devotees, allows for a weekly video connection with Imam Reza shrine every Sunday at 22:00.
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Quran education center trains 300,000 children, expands internationally
The first whispers of the Quranic Affairs Center of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR) date back to 2017, when it was tasked with responsibilities beyond Imam Reza shrine, both nationally and internationally.
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Allahu Akbar chants echo at Imam Reza shrine
On the occasion of the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution and on the eve of February 10, the chants of "Allahu Akbar" (God is the Greatest) resonated throughout the courtyards and precincts of Imam Reza shrine, northeast Iran.
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Deputy Intl. affairs urges facilitating foreign pilgrims visits to Imam Reza shrine
The Deputy International Affairs at Astan Quds Razavi has emphasized the importance of facilitating and increasing the presence of international pilgrims in Mashhad during the fifth Imam Reza working group meeting.
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Behnashr set to publish millions of Quranic copies
Behnashr Publishing House has announced publishing 1.8 million copies of the Holy Quran so far.
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Rare Quran manuscript attributed to Imam Reza unveiled at shrine
A rare Quran manuscript (Mus’haf, i.e. collection of sheets) attributed to Imam Reza was unveiled during the 41st International Quran Competition of the Islamic Republic of Iran at Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
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Top Quran reciters, memorizers awarded at Imam Reza shrine
Top participants of the 41st International Quran Competition of the Islamic Republic of Iran were honored in a ceremony at Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
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Imam Reza shrine, key strength of Intl. Quran Competition
The 3rd day of the 41st International Quran Competition of the Islamic Republic of Iran, for women, is being held with participants at Imam Reza shrine, northeast Iran.