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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 – 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

IQNA – A special cleaning operation was carried out at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran, on Saturday, ahead of the birth anniversary of the 8th Imam (AS).
News ID: 3492930    Publish Date : 2025/05/04

IQNA – Iran’s Islamic Propagation Coordination Council described the Karamat Week as an opportunity to revive Islamic values.
News ID: 3492883    Publish Date : 2025/04/29

IQNA – The head of the committee for celebrating the Karamat Week said there will be a one-day delay in holding the celebrations following a tragic blast in southern Iran that has killed tens of people.
News ID: 3492878    Publish Date : 2025/04/29

IQNA – The shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, Iran, is preparing for an extensive series of celebrations and services during Karamat Week, a religious period honoring the birthdays of Imam Reza (AS) and his sister, Hazrat Masoumeh (SA).
News ID: 3492868    Publish Date : 2025/04/29

IQNA – Commemorations of Hazrat Shah Cheragh (AS) will be held in 20,000 mosques and religious sites across Iran, an official said.
News ID: 3492775    Publish Date : 2025/04/21

IQNA – The Astan Quds Razavi, which oversees the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, has planned a series of multilingual programs for international pilgrims during birthday anniversary of the eighth Shia Imam.
News ID: 3492741    Publish Date : 2025/04/19

IQNA – A mourning ritual for women on the demise anniversary of Hazrat Zeynab (SA) was held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad on Thursday.
News ID: 3491480    Publish Date : 2025/01/16

IQNA – Throughout the holy mausoleum of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran, the blessed name of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (AS), has been beautifully displayed by the skilled hands of his devotees, delighting the eyes of visitors.
News ID: 3491466    Publish Date : 2025/01/15