Speaking Saturday, July 9, at a meeting in Yazd, Jafari added that inspired by the Hijra (journey) of Imam Reza (AS), the festival aims to develop God’s religion in the country and abroad.
Appreciating the efforts of those contributing to the festival, he said the national level of the festival is to be held in four provinces, namely Yazd, Fars, Qom and Khorasan Razavi.
He also said the Hijra of Imam Reza (AS) and his family to Iran centuries ago has been a great blessing for the Iranian people.
The Imam Reza (AS) International Art-Cultural Festival is an annual event featuring works and programs on the life and character of Imam Reza (AS).
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