Imam Reza Shrine

Iranians mourn martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (PBUH)

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Today coincides with the martyrdom anniversary of Eight Infallible Imam of Household of Holy Prophet, Imam Reza (Peace Be Upon Him).
2021-10-07 08:45
By: Kobra Rezaei

Imam Reza holy shrine in Tasu'a Day

MASHHAD, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Every year, the holy shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH) in Mashhad hosts lovers and mourners of the third Shia Imam on Tasu'a Day.
2021-08-19 12:05
By: Hossein Mirpour

'Day of Arafa' marked at Imam Reza holy shrine

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – People in Mashhad observed Arafa Day at Kouestan Park at Imam Reza holy shrine on Tuesday evening, a day before the Eid al-Adha.
2021-07-21 10:30
By: Seyyed Hossein Mirpour

19th night of Ramadan observed in Imam Reza (PBUH) shrine

MASHHAD, May 02 (MNA) – The ceremony of 19th night of holy month of Ramadan was held in the holy shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH) in Mashhad on Sat. by fully observing of anti-coronavirus and social-distancing protocols.
2021-05-02 18:00
By: Seyyed Hossein Mirpour

Recitation of Holy Quran in Imam Reza (PBUH) holy shrine

MASHHAD, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Concurrent with the auspicious fasting month of Ramadan, the ceremony of recitation of the Holy Quran is held every day in Imam Reza (PBUH) holy shrine.
2021-04-29 05:04
VIDEO: Snowfall in Imam Reza Holy Shrine

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – In the last days of Winter, the snow has started falling in the city of Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province, and bestowed spectacular scenery to Imam Reza (AS) shrine.
2021-03-13 14:00
Iranians mourn martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (PBUH)

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Today coincides with the martyrdom anniversary of Eight Infallible Imam of Household of Holy Prophet, Imam Reza (Peace Be Upon Him).
2020-10-17 07:00
VIDEO: Visiting Imam Reza holy shrine with health protocols in place

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Pilgrims must observe health protocols while visiting Imam Reza holy Shrine in order to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
2020-06-16 07:00
VIDEO: Pilgrims return to Imam Reza holy shrine after 70 days

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – The time limit for the presence of pilgrims in the Imam Reza holy shrine has been lifted since Saturday night after nearly 70 days with the permission of Astan Quds Razavi.
2020-05-31 22:00
By: Rasoul Kargar

Ceremony to open Imam Reza holy shrine in Mashhad

MASHHAD, May 25 (MNA) – A ceremony was held on Sunday night at Imam Reza (PBUH) holy shrine in Mashhad to mark the reopening of the place after some two months of closure due to coronavirus outbreak. People should follow health protocols and are only allowed to worship in courtyards.
2020-05-25 11:49
By: Rasoul Kargar

Nights of Ramadan behind Imam Reza [PBUH] holy shrine

MASHHAD, May 24 (MNA) – Lovers, enthusiasts and pilgrims of Imam Reza [PBUH] perform pilgrimage and recite prayers and supplications behind the closed doors of the holy shrine at the ending nights of the holy month of Ramadan.
2020-05-24 03:05
By: Shahab Ghayoumi

Goodwill ambassadors of Imam Reza (PBUH) visit coronavirus patients in Tehran’s Milad Hospital

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – The goodwill ambassadors of Eight Infallible Imam of Holy Prophet, Imam Reza (PBUH), carrying the blessed flag of the holy shrine of Imam Reza, visited coronavirus patients' ward at Tehran’s Milad Hospital.
2020-03-24 19:00
By: Mina Noei

Pilgrims march towards Mashhad before martyrdom anniv. of Imam Reza (AS)

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – People from different provinces across Iran even neighboring countries begin their annual journey toward Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province, on foot to participate at the large ceremonies to mourn the martyrdom of the eights Shia Imam Imam Reza (AS).
2019-10-29 00:01
By: Mohsen Noferesti

Pilgrims trekking towards holy shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH)

MASHHAD, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Every year, on the occasion of martyrdom anniversary of Eight Infallible Imam of Household of Holy Prophet, Imam Reza (PBUH), caravan of pilgrims is trekking towards the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province.
2019-10-28 16:40
By: Ramin Saffari

Pilgrims marching to holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Iranian pilgrims have started their march towards the holy city of Mashhad, northeast of the country, to attend mourning ceremony on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS) on Tuesday.
2019-10-26 16:24
VIDEO: Eid al-Adha prayer sermon in Mashhad

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Muslims from across Iran and neighboring countries have convened in the holy Iranian city of Mashhad to perform the prayers of Eid al-Adha. The Eid is an important festival on the Islamic calendar that marks the climax of the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and Medina.
2019-08-12 13:05
By: Ramin Saffari

Ritual of changing flag of shrine of Imam Reza (AS)

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – On the eve of birthday anniversary of Imam of Kindness, Imam Reza (AS), the rites and ritual of changing flag of dome of Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine was held on Sunday in the presence of servants and enthusiast pilgrims.
2019-07-14 10:54
By: Ramin Saffari

Flower decoration of Imam Reza shrine

MASHHAD, Jul. 14 (MNA) – On the birth anniversary of the 8th Imam of the Shias, Imam Reza (AS), the devotees and followers showered with flowers his holy mausoleum in northeastern city of Mashhad.
2019-07-14 08:39
By: Imam Hamikhah

Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine’s blessed flag hoisted in Hamedan prov.

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – On the occasion of “Week of Dignity”, a 144-m flag ornamented and decorated to the blessed name of the Eighth Infallible of Household of Holy Prophet Hazrat Imam Reza (AS) was hoisted in Pajouhesh Square of Hamedan province late on Tue.
2019-07-10 10:42
By: Maryam Kamyab

Caravan of “Under the Shadow of Sun” visit MNA HQ

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Concurrent with the “Decade of Dignity”, servants and preachers of spiritual caravan entitled “Under the Shadow of the Sun”, carrying the blessed flag of mausoleum of the Eighth Infallible Imam of Household of the Holy Prophet, Imam Reza (AS), attended Mehr News Agency (MNA) Headquarters.
2019-07-06 12:25
By: Behnam Tofighi

Dust-cleaning ceremony of Shah Abdol-Azim shrine

REY, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The dust-cleaning ceremony of burial chamber of Hazrat Abdol-Azim Hassani (AS) was held on Wednesday morning. The Shāh Abdol-Azīm Shrine also known as Shabdolazim, located in Rey, Iran, contains the tomb of ‘Abdul ‘Adhīm ibn ‘Abdillāh al-Hasanī (aka Shah Abdol Azim). Shah Abdol Azim was a fifth generation descendant of Hasan ibn ‘Alī and a companion of Muhammad al-Taqī.
2019-06-12 10:19
By: Ramin Saffari

Laylat al-Qadr observed in Imam Reza holy shrine

MASHHAD, May 27 (MNA) – On the 21st night of the holy month of Ramadan, the Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr) was observed Sunday night in Imam Reza holy shrine in the northeastern city of Mashhad.
2019-05-27 11:17
Custodian of Imam Reza Shrine:

Strengthening Iran-Pakistan similarities neutralizes enemies’ plots

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Hojjatolesm Marvi as new custodian of Imam Reza shrine held a meeting with visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in Mashhad on Sunday.
2019-04-21 21:15
Pakistani PM visits holy shrine of 8th Shia Imam in Mashhad

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – While in the Iranian city of Mashhad, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan visited the holy shrine of the 8th Imam of Shias on Sunday.
2019-04-21 19:47
Pakistani PM lands in Mashhad as first step of Iran state visit

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The plane carrying Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his accompanying delegation landed at Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport in the northeastern city of Mashhad to start their official visit to Iran.
2019-04-21 17:08
Leader to address people at Imam Reza shrine today

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will address the nation on Thursday at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
2019-03-21 12:25
By: Ramin Saffari

‘Imam Reza and Interfaith Dialogue’ Itnl. Conference

MASHHAD, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The 'International Imam Reza and the Dialogue among the Religions' kicked off on Wednesday in the northeastern holy city of Mashhad with the participation of religious leaders from Abrahamic religions. The event is held in Imam Reza shrine and will continue until tomorrow. The current custodian and chairman of Astan Quds Razavi Seyyed Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati was present in the opening ceremony of the conference.
2019-01-30 23:04
Head of Jewish community in Tehran:

Iran serves as a role model for coexistence among different religions, ethnicities

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Rabbi Yunes Hamami, Head of Jewish community in Tehran, says that the Islamic Revolution laid the ground for coexistence among different religions and ethnicities.
2019-01-30 18:07
By: Hamid Vakili

Closing ceremony of ‘Eight’ Photofest.

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – An exhibition of the selected works of the 2nd ‘Eight’ Photofest. and photo books of the previous editions were unveiled on Monday, concurrent with the event's closing ceremony. 'Eight' refers to Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Imam of the Shia Muslims.
2019-01-15 11:54
By: Ramin Saffari

Martyrdom anniv. of 8th Shia Imam in Mashhad

MASHHAD, Nov. 8 (MNA) – Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Azerbaijan and several other countries have flocked to the holy city of Mashhad in the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi to mark the martyrdom anniversary of the eighth Shia Imam, Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (PBUH) at his mausoleum.
2018-11-08 15:45