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Imam Reza (AS)

Imam Reza (766–818 CE) is the eighth Imam of Twelver Shia. He was known for his wisdom, piety, and teachings on justice and ethics. Abbasid Caliph Al-Ma'mun brought the Imam by force to Khorasan. Imam Reza (AS) was later poisoned in Tus (modern-day Mashhad, Iran), where his shrine is now a major pilgrimage site.

IQNA – More than 5.2 million pilgrims have entered the holy city of Mashhad in northeast Iran from various destinations in the past few days, an official said.
News ID: 3494374    Publish Date : 2025/08/24

IQNA – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution emphasized the importance of upholding and enhancing national unity amid the enemies’ attempts to foment discord and divisions following their failure to defeat Iran through war.
News ID: 3494372    Publish Date : 2025/08/24

IQNA – Every year, as the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Reza (AS) approaches, pilgrims and mourners from different cities and provinces, eager to visit the sacred shrine of the eighth Imam, travel the route to Mashhad on foot.
News ID: 3494371    Publish Date : 2025/08/24

IQNA – Imam Reza (AS) debated with the elders of other religions based on his knowledge of the books of other religions and emerged victorious in these debates, an Iranian seminary scholar said.
News ID: 3494370    Publish Date : 2025/08/24

IQNA – Imam Reza (AS) in a Hadith listed some characteristics of a faithful person, and Iranian university and seminar scholar said, noting that according to the Hadith, a believer is not considered a believer unless he has three characteristics: a Sunnah from his Lord, a Sunnah from his Prophet, and a Sunnah from his Wali (Imam).
News ID: 3494368    Publish Date : 2025/08/24

IQNA – Each year, as the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS) approaches, pilgrims and mourners from nearby provinces and counties journey on foot toward Mashhad.
News ID: 3494343    Publish Date : 2025/08/21

IQNA – The Astan Quds Razavi has announced wide-ranging cultural and service programs in Mashhad and beyond to host pilgrims during the final days of Safar.
News ID: 3494338    Publish Date : 2025/08/20

IQNA – Ali Mirshekari has officially donated his championship medals to the Astan Quds Razavi museum in a ceremony honoring his devotion to Imam Reza.
News ID: 3494149    Publish Date : 2025/08/06

IQNA – Cleaning and maintenance operations at the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (AS) are carried out by the Pilgrims Services Department of Astan Quds Razavi. A team of 553 active personnel work across various sections of the shrine complex, including courtyards, porticos, rooftops, restrooms, and ablution areas.
News ID: 3493587    Publish Date : 2025/06/25

Hajj in Quran/7
IQNA – The Hajj pilgrimage is an opportunity for self-purification, practicing patience and good character, and cleansing the soul’s impurities through spirituality and piety.
News ID: 3493322    Publish Date : 2025/06/04

Hajj in Quran/5
IQNA – The Holy Quran presents Hajj not only as an individual Faridha (obligatory action) but also as a grand gathering for collective and individual benefit.
News ID: 3493274    Publish Date : 2025/05/30

IQNA – The Imam Reza (AS) Shrine in Mashhad welcomed over four million visitors during the recent celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam.
News ID: 3493023    Publish Date : 2025/05/10

IQNA – The ritual of replacing the flag of the dome of Imam Reza’s (AS) holy shrine was held in Mashhad on Friday, May 9, 2025, marking the birth anniversary of the 8th Imam (AS).
News ID: 3493013    Publish Date : 2025/05/10

IQNA – Thousands of people took to the Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 9, 2025, to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam.
News ID: 3493011    Publish Date : 2025/05/10

IQNA – A scholar has emphasized the enduring relevance of Imam Reza’s (AS) historic interreligious dialogues, calling them a powerful example of respectful engagement across religious and cultural divides.
News ID: 3493008    Publish Date : 2025/05/09

IQNA – Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims convened at the shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad on May 8, 2025, to mark the birth anniversary of the eighth Shia Imam.
News ID: 3493006    Publish Date : 2025/05/09

IQNA – As the birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS) approaches, the holy shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) in Qom is hosting special programs in celebration of the auspicious occasion.
News ID: 3492981    Publish Date : 2025/05/07

IQNA – The closing ceremony of the 6th edition of the Imam Reza (AS) International Congress was held in Mashhad, northeast Iran, on Monday, May 5, 2025.
News ID: 3492969    Publish Date : 2025/05/06

IQNA – A large gathering of devotees of Ahl-ul-Bayt (AS) is planned to be held in Tehran on Friday, marking the birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS).
News ID: 3492951    Publish Date : 2025/05/05

IQNA – Concurrent with the Karamat Week, the 6th edition of the Imam Reza (AS) International Congress got underway in a ceremony in the holy city of Mashhad, northeast Iran, on Monday.
News ID: 3492947    Publish Date : 2025/05/05