holy city of Mashhad

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IQNA – Special rituals were held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran, on the eve of the birth anniversary of the eighth Imam, Tuesday night, April 28, 2026.
News ID: 3497275    Publish Date : 2026/04/29

IQNA – A Quranic program was held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad on Saturday, during which thousands of Quran learners recited verses from the Holy book.
News ID: 3497238    Publish Date : 2026/04/26

IQNA – Some 4,500 pilgrims have registered to travel on foot to the holy city of Mashhad to attend the ten-day Karamat celebrations.
News ID: 3497166    Publish Date : 2026/04/20

IQNA – A celebratory atmosphere prevailed at the holy mausoleum of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran, on Saturday night, April 18, 2026, on the eve of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) birth anniversary.
News ID: 3497151    Publish Date : 2026/04/19

IQNA – The black flag of the dome of Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran, was replaced with a green one.
News ID: 3497057    Publish Date : 2026/04/12

IQNA – The funeral of Hojat-ol-Islam Seyed Esmaeil Khatib, Iran’s minister of intelligence who was martyred in the ongoing US-Israeli war on the country, was held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad on March 22, 2026.
News ID: 3496859    Publish Date : 2026/03/23

IQNA – Muslims across Iran went to mosques and holy sites Sunday night, March 8, 2026, on the eve of the 19th day of Ramadan, to observe the rituals of the Night of Qadr.   
News ID: 3496695    Publish Date : 2026/03/09

IQNA – A Ramadan Iftar event titled “The Angels’ Party”, was held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran, on February 24, 2026, with the participation of hundreds of girls who are fasting for the first time this Ramadan.
News ID: 3496564    Publish Date : 2026/02/25

IQNA – The 19th international Quran exhibition of Mashhad, launched at the holy city’s Astan Quds Razavi Conference Center, hosts visitors from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM until February 19.
News ID: 3496440    Publish Date : 2026/02/16

IQNA – With the approach of the Mid-Shaaban Eid and the blessed birthday anniversary of the only savior of humanity, Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his glad advent), the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad is ready to host celebrations marking the auspicious occasion.
News ID: 3496285    Publish Date : 2026/02/03

IQNA – The secretariat of the Sixth World Congress of Imam Reza (AS) issued a call for papers on the themes of the scholarly event.
News ID: 3496157    Publish Date : 2026/01/24

IQNA – With the arrival of the lunar Hijri month of Shaban, the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran, will host the celebrations on the auspicious occasions of the month.
News ID: 3496144    Publish Date : 2026/01/22

IQNA – A black flag was raised on the dome of the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
News ID: 3496044    Publish Date : 2026/01/12

IQNA – Itikaf (religious retreat) ceremonies of the lunar Hijri month of Rajab began in mosques and holy sites across Iran on Saturday morning and will conclude on Monday evening.
News ID: 3495966    Publish Date : 2026/01/05

IQNA – The Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Iran’s parliament) described the Arbaeen pilgrimage as a symbol of the Muslim Ummah’s soft power.
News ID: 3495771    Publish Date : 2025/12/17

IQNA – The 42nd International Quran Competition of the Islamic Republic of Iran is underway in the preliminary round, which is being held virtually.
News ID: 3495735    Publish Date : 2025/12/15

IQNA – Some 300 cultural activists from 12 countries will take part in the 5th Congress of Arbaeen Cultural Activists later this month, an official said.
News ID: 3495584    Publish Date : 2025/12/01

IQNA – More than 2,500 pilgrims marching on foot toward Mashhad have arrived in the holy city by noon today to take part in mourning rituals on the anniversary of Hazrat Zahra’s (SA) martyrdom.
News ID: 3495510    Publish Date : 2025/11/23

IQNA – The Shokoufeha (blossoms) Ceremony, marking the entry of first-grade students into primary school, was held on September 23, 2025, in the Holy Prophet (PBUH) courtyard of the Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine in Mashhad, with the presence of students, parents, and pilgrims.
News ID: 3494720    Publish Date : 2025/09/23

IQNA – The Sham-e Ghariban mourning ritual was held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad on Sunday evening, August 24, 2025, marking the martyrdom anniversary of the 8th Imam.
News ID: 3494379    Publish Date : 2025/08/25