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.
Imam Reza holy shrine has promoted its capacity for this year’s spiritual ceremony of Itikaf to 1500 participants, says Amin Behnam, deputy for sacred premises of Imam Reza holy shrine.
Deputy for sacred premises at Imam Reza holy shrine, Amin Behnam, says the deadline for applying to Itikaf ceremony of the complex is now finished and 70 thousand people from 22 countries have been successful to enroll in the spiritual ceremony.
