Mashhad

Leader’s March 21 speech at Imam Reza shrine

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei addressed a large gathering of pilgrims at Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran, on Thursday.

By: Hamid Vakili

Snowfall blankets Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine

MASHHAD, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Snowfall blanketed city of Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province on Tue. Feb. 19 and bestowed spectacular scenery to Imam Reza (AS) 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.

By: Ramin Saffari

2nd preparatory meeting of Imam Reza and Interfaith Dialogue conf.

MASHHAD, Jan. 09 (MNA) - The second preparatory meeting of International Conference of Imam Reza and Interfaith Dialogue was held Wed. in Razavi Islamic Sciences University, in the northeastern city of Mashhad.

By: Ramin Saffari

Earthquake drill held at Ferdowsi University

MASHHAD, Dec. 27 (MNA) – With the participation of Mashhad’s Red Crescent Society, Fire Department, and Emergency Center an earthquake drill was held on Wednesday at Ferdowsi University to increase the preparedness of students for any possible quake in the future.

By: Ramin Saffari

20th Intl. Book Fair in Mashhad

MASHHAD, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The 20th International Book Fair was held in Mashhad Permanent International Fairgrounds on Nov. 23-29 and wrapped up its work yesterday.

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.

By: Ramin Saffari

Demise anniv. of Prophet Muhammad in holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS)

MASHHAD, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Mourners from across Iran and other countries are visiting the holy shrine of Imam Reza (A S) in the northeastern city of Mashhad to mark the demise anniversary of Prophet Muhammad on Wed. (No. 7), a day before the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza.

By: Aref Fat’hi

Payam International Airport opens passenger terminal

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Payam International Airport in Karaj, which used to just serve cargo planes, opened its passenger terminal on Thursday letting pilgrims to Mashhad leave Karaj for Mashhad with no need to use Mehrabad, a 30-km away airport in Tehran. The official launch will be later celebrated in a ceremony after religious mourning days in Iran.

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.

By: Ramin Saffari

Water heater explosion in Mashhad

MASHHAD, Aug. 25 (MNA) – A water heater has exploded in Mashhad in the country's north, causing three buildings to collapse and killing 10 people.

By: Ramin Saffari

Martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Jawad

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – A mourning ceremony was held in northeastern city of Mashhad to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Jawad and it was attended by a large number of people.

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.

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.

Girls Day commemorated in Imam Reza Holy Shrine

MASHHAD, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Shia Muslims in Mashhad celebrate the birthday anniversary of Imam Reza’s sister Hazrat Masoumeh. This day has been named as the National Day of Girls in Iran.

By: Ramin Saffari

Mourners in Mashahhd mark Imam Sadegh martyrdom

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Countless number of devoted Muslims marched the streets in Iranian northeastern city of Mashahd on Monday to pay tribute to the 6th Imam, Imam Sadegh, on the day of the late Imam’s martyrdom anniversary.

By: Ramin Saffari

Mashhad hosts big event on Pahlevani, Zoorkhaneh rituals

MASHHAD, Jul. 2 (MNA) – A big event celebrating Pahlevani and Zoorkhaneh rituals was held in Mashhad concurrent with the national day of pahlevani culture and zoorkhaneh rituals. The traditional rituals combine martial arts, calisthenics, strength training and music, promoted as a symbol of Iranian pride and culture.