Mashhad

Iranian female captain pilots Tehran-Mashhad flight

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – In a historic moment in Iran’s aviation history, a female captain and her first officer piloted a round trip between Tehran and Mashhad on Monday.
2019-10-15 11:40
Drug trafficking gang arrested at Mashhad airport

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The commander of airport police said that his forces have arrested a drug smuggling band in Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan Province, northeast Iran.
2019-09-16 14:41
Number of Turkish tourists visiting Razavi Khorasan up by 90%

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The number of Turkish tourists visiting Razavi Khorasan northeastern province of Iran, has increased by 90% in recent years.
2019-09-07 18:26
By: Ramin Saffari

'Salat' traditional ritual held at holy shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH)

MASHHAD, Sep. 02 (MNA) – The traditional ritual of “Salat” (meaning 'calling' or 'inviting') was held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH) in Mashhad on Sunday.
2019-09-02 10:10
Iran mulling Chinese finance in hospital construction in Mashhad

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iran is in talks with China for financing the construction of a hospital in the suburb of northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad, according to Minister of Health Saeed Namaki.
2019-08-31 14:51
Ayatollah Khamenei attending ‘dust clearing’ ceremony at Imam Reza shrine

MASHHAD, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended a ‘dust clearing’ ceremony at the sacred grave of Imam Reza (as) in Iranian northeastern city of Mashhad on Saturday. The annual ceremony is held in Imam Reza shrine as a preparation for the mourning month of Muharram.
2019-08-31 12:14
Iran’s Mashhad, Turkey launches bus service

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) –Iran and Turkey have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for launching passenger bus service between Mashhad in Khorasan Razavi, northeastern Iran and Turkish cities.
2019-08-27 14:48
Iran to host 4-nation futsal tournament in Mashhad

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – According to the Iranian football federation, Mashhad will host a 4-nation futsal tournament in early December.
2019-08-27 12:48
By: Ramif Saffari

Unveiling ceremony of 3 new drugs in Mashhad

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Three domestically drugs produced by Samen Pharmaceutical Company were unveiled in Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan province, on Monday.
2019-08-26 17:52
By: Ramin Saffari

Eid al-Ghadir celebrations in Mashhad

MASHHAD, Aug. 20 (MNA) – People of the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad celebrated the night of Eid al-Ghadir in the city and Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine on Monday. The auspicious occasion marks the day when the Prophet of Islam appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib (PBUM) -- the first Shia Imam -- as his successor and Muslims’ next leader.
2019-08-20 14:34
By: Ramin Saffari

Closing ceremony of Intl. Seminar of Arbaeen Activists

MASHHAD, Aug. 17 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of 2nd International Seminar of “Arbaeen Activists” was held in the shrine city of Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province on Fri. in the presence of distinguished guests from Muslim countries.
2019-08-17 11:17
By: Ramin Saffari

2nd Intl. Seminar of Arbaeen Activists in Mashhad

MASHHAD, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The Second International Seminar of Arbaeen Activists was held in the shrine city of Mashhad on Thu. in the presence of distinguished guests from Muslim countries. This seminar was hosted by Astan-e Quds Razavi. Also present in the seminar were Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, Khorasan Razavi Governor-General Alireza Razm Hosseini, vice custodian of AQR Mostafa Khaksar Qahrudi and a large number of religious and cultural activists who are among eager participants in Arbaeen ceremonies.
2019-08-16 11:00
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
Jahangiri:

Connection of all provinces' capitals to rail line sys., atop govt. agenda

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri said that development of rail lines is put atop agenda of the government and plans have been made to connect all provinces' capitals to the rail line system.
2019-08-10 15:44
VIDEO: Commuters receive free subway tickets in Mashhad if exercise

MASHAD, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Installed motion-sensitive machines at subway stations in Mashhad, north-eastern Razavi Khorasan province, dispense free tickets to passenger who does some exercise.
2019-07-23 18:43
Closing ceremony of 17th Imam Reza Intl. Festival

MASHHAD, Jul. 14 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the 17th edition of Imam Reza (AS) International Festival was held in Mashhad on Sunday in the presence of Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi.
2019-07-14 15:24
Foreign nationals’ travel to Mashhad surges 5% in Q1

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The travel of foreign nationals to the shrine city of Mashhad via railway network system increased in the first three month of the current year (March 21 – June 21), showing a five percent hike as compared to the last year’s corresponding period.
2019-07-06 11:43
Intl. construction expo opens in Mashhad

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The 22nd International Exhibit on Construction Industry (Iran Build Show 2019) opened at the International Trade Fair of Mashhad, northeastern Iran, late on Tuesday.
2019-06-26 13:47
Iran ready to transport Pak pilgrims to Iranian holy cities: RAI head

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – The managing director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) announced on Tuesday that Iran is full ready to transport Pakistani pilgrims via railway to Iranian holy cities of Mashhad and Qom.
2019-06-25 19:01
Iran, Pakistan stress enhancing economic, banking ties

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan emphasized the need to broaden and enhance economic and banking ties.
2019-06-20 19:31
By: Ramin Saffari

Eid al-Fitr prayers in Imam Reza holy shrine

MASHHAD, Jun. 05 (MNA) – The Eid al-Fitr (fasting feast) prayers was held in Imam Reza holy shrine in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province, on Wednesday with the participation of thousands of people. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan.
2019-06-05 19:26
UN official hails Iran's hospitality towards refugees

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad has hailed Iran for its hospitality and services to the foreign refugees, especially Afghans.
2019-06-01 22:45
By: Ramin Saffari

Intl. Quran exhibition in Mashhad

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The 14th edition of international Quran exhibition in Mashhad kicked off on May 13 and will go through for eight nights at Mashhad International Exhibition Center.
2019-05-19 22:14
By: Ramin Saffari and Amin Berenjkar

People of Mashhad, Shiraz hold rally in support of Iran’s JCPOA move

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – After today’s Friday prayers, people held rallies across the country to express support for Supreme National Security Council’s decision to reduce part of Iran’s commitments to 2015 Nuclear Deal, also known as JCPOA. Here you can see photos related to rallies in Shiraz and Mashhad.
2019-05-10 20:02
By: Ramin Saffari

Padideh 1-0 Esteghlal: IPL

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – In one of the most important matches of Iran Professional League’s 27th week, Padideh edged Esteghlal 1-0 on Saturday in Mashhad. Three weeks have remained and Persepolis sits top with 56 point followed by Sepahan (51), Esteghlal (50), Tractor Sazi (49), and Padideh (49).
2019-04-28 09:45
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
By: Ramin Saffari

People in Mashhad celebrate birth anniv. of 12th Shia Imam

MASHHAD, Apr. 21 (MNA) – On the anniversary of the twelfth Shia Imam, Muhammad al-Mahdi (AS), people in the holy city of Mashhad, which hosts the holy shrine of the eighth Imam, celebrated the revered occasion with decorating the streets, their houses and distributing candies and beverages.
2019-04-21 19:07
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
By: Ramin Saffari

Incessant springtime rainfalls in Mashhad

MASHHAD, Apr. 16 (MNA) – After weeks of heavy raining in the western and northern Iranian provinces, the springtime showers have now reached the eastern and southeastern parts of the country, including the holy city of Mashhad, in Khorasan Razavi. The incessant rainfall has been pouring over the city for almost two days.
2019-04-16 12:53
Mashhad Seminary students hold gathering in solidarity with IRGC

MASHHAD, Apr. 11 (MNA) – The students of the Seminary of Mashhad, in northeast Iran, gathered on Thu. to show their solidarity with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and protest against the US move.
2019-04-11 16:32