Imam Reza Shrine

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
By: Ramin Saffari

Mashhad prepares for Muharram mourning

MASHHAD, Sep. 11 (MNA) – In a special ceremony on Monday, the green flag of Imam Reza Holy Shrine was replaced with a black one, singing the start of Muharram month when Shia Muslims commemorate Imam Hossein’s gracious sacrifice in Karbala.
2018-09-11 10:19
By: Ramin Saffari

Eid al-Adha prayers at Imam Reza shrine

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The Imam Reza shrine in the holy city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran hosted Eid al-Adha prayers led by Ayatollah Sayyid Ahmad Alamolhoda on Wednesday morning.
2018-08-22 17:03
By: Ramin Saffari

Martyrdom anniv. of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir marked in Imam Reza Shrine

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The mourning ceremony of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir, the fifth Infallible Imam of Household of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was held in Imam Reza (AS) Holy Shrine in the presence of mourning people.
2018-08-20 12:06
Dust Clearing ceremony at Imam Reza Shrine

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the Dust Clearing ceremony on Thursday morning, a ritual that involves dusting the sacred grave of Imam Reza (as) in Mashhahd.
2018-08-09 13:15
Leader attends Dust Clearing ceremony at Imam Reza Shrine

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei visited the sacred grave of Imam Reza (as) in Iranian northeastern city of Mashhad to attend an annual 'dust clearing' ritual.
2018-08-09 11:49
Intl. Imam Reza Festival wraps up in Mashhad

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The 16th International Imam Reza (AS) Festival wrapped up in Mashhad, late on Tuesday July 24.
2018-07-25 16:20
By: Ramin Saffari

Flower decoration of Razavi Holy Shrine

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The Holy shrine of Imam Reza, the eighth infallible successor to Prophet Mohammad was showered with flowers and petals, on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
2018-07-25 13:45
By: Ramin Saffari

Flower decoration of roads to Imam Reza Holy Shrine

MASHHAD, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Lovers of Imam Reza, the eighth infallible successor to Prophet Mohammad, showered with flowers the road from Shohada Square to the Mausoleum of Imam Raza (AS) late Tuesday, on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
2018-07-25 10:17
By: Ramin Saffari

Iftar banquet at Holy Shrine of Imam Reza

MASHHAD, May 26 (MNA) – Imam Reza's Holy Shrine in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province, hosts every night hundreds of fast people for Iftar banquet during holy month of Ramadan.
2018-05-26 15:03
US unable to create security in region: Ayat. Khamenei

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran addressed a large gathering of people at Imam Reza Mausoleum in Mashhad where he lashed out at American policies in the region.
2018-03-21 16:40
Irish man converts to Islam in Imam Reza Holy Shrine

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – An Irish man, who had got familiar with Islam after travelling to Iran, converted to Islam after studying some Islamic sources and main books.
2017-12-31 14:58
By: Hamid Foroughi

Muslims mourn Imam Reza martyrdom anniv.

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Sunday marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza, the 8th Imam of Shias, who is buried in Iranian north-eastern city of Mashhad. On this occasion, Mehr News Agency’s photographer has photographed the holy shrine in these days.
2017-11-18 18:54
Leader attends dusting ceremony of Imam Reza Holy Shrine

MASHHAD, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended on Sunday the dusting ceremony of Imam Reza Holy Shrine in Mahshad, Khorasan Razavi province.
2017-07-23 11:50
RYO issues statement supporting Bahrain revolution

MASHHAD, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Razavi Youths Organizations has issued a statement to announce support for the revolutionary youths of Bahrain.
2017-01-21 16:15
By: Ramin Saffari

Tribute ceremony for Ayat. Hashemi in Mashhad

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – A big gathering of people, officials, diplomats, and military staff attended the Holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad where a tribute procession was held for the demise of Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani. The late Ayatollah passed away on Sunday after a heart attack at age 82.
2017-01-13 14:55
Rouhani in Mashhad to mark Imam Reza's martyrdom anniversary

MASHHAD, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has arrived in the holy city of Mashhad to mark the martyrdom anniversary of the 8th Shia Imam, Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (PBUH).
2016-11-30 16:58
By: Ramin Saffari

Ashura sermon reading rite in Mashhad

MASHHAD, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Ashura's sermon recitation rite was held in the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad as thousands of Muslims gathered to commemorate the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.
2016-10-12 15:01
By: Ramin Saffari

Tasu’a mourning at Imam Reza Shrine

MASHHAD, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Holy Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad hosted large number of mourners on Tuesday, 9th of Muharram.
2016-10-11 18:49
Goharshad Intl. Award to announce winners

MASHHAD, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Goharshad International Award will be granted to eight benevolent women.
2016-08-28 21:52
By: Shahab Ghayyoumi

Imam Reza Shrine on eve of his birthday

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Holy Shrine of the eight Shia Imam hosts millions of pilgrims from across Iran on the eve of his birthday.
2016-08-13 14:55
By: Mohammad Hassan Salavati

Quran recitation session in Mashhad

MASHHAD, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Holy Shrine of Imam Reza hosts thousands of Muslims in Quran recitation session held everyday during holy Ramadan.
2016-06-20 11:20