Mashhad

Belarus wins title of futsal tournament in Mashhad

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – National futsal team of Belarus claimed the title of 2019 Mashhad Cup which was held in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.
2019-12-04 10:42
Iran futsal held in intl. Mashhad Cup opener

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian men’s futsal team was held with a 5-5 draw against Slovakia in the opening game of the 2019 Mashhad Cup in the northeastern Iranian city.
2019-12-02 11:21
By: Saeed Goli

People of Mashhad renew alliance with Establishment

MASHHAD, Nov. 22 (MNA) – People of Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province, took to the streets on Friday to show their support for the Establishment and condemn the recent riots that led to damages to public property.
2019-11-22 15:42
Timetable of 4-nation futsal tournament in Mashhad announced

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Timetable of the matches of the 4-nation futsal cup which is going to be held in Mashhad, northeast Iran, was announced on Wednesday.
2019-11-20 17:17
By: Maryam Kamyab

Women's Handball League: Tasisat Daryaei 24-21 Eshtad Sazeh

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – The handball teams of Tehran's Tasisat Daryaei and Mashhad's Eshtad Sazeh faced off in the second week of Iran's Women's Handball League on Friday, with Tasisat Daryaei winning the match 24-21.
2019-11-01 19:22
By: Saeid Goli

Martyrdom anniv. of 8th Shia Imam in Mashhad

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims 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 on Tuesday.
2019-10-29 15:35
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

Mourning ceremony for passing anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Mashhad

MASHHAD, Oct. 27 (MNA) – The mourning ceremony for anniversary of the passing of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and also martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan (PBUH) was held in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province.
2019-10-27 14:47
Iran, Italy discuss coop. in urban development

MASHHAD, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Italian Ambassador to Iran Giuseppe Perrone met and held talks with the mayor of Mashhad, Mohammad Reza Kalaei, on Wednesday.
2019-10-24 10:12
By: Saeid Goli

Arbaeen mourning ceremony observed in Mashhad

MASHHAD, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Arbaeen mourning ceremony was held in the shrine city of Mashhad on Sat. with the participation of a huge number of enthusiasts to the Third Imam of Shia Muslims Hazrat Imam Hussein (BPUH).
2019-10-20 10:42
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