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Click to view live broadcast archiveAstan Qods Razavi Deputy Custodian Mostafa Feizi says around 4.7 million pilgrims have entered Mashhad during the final days of Safar, coinciding with the anniversaries of the martyrdom of members of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS).
As final days of Safar, the 2nd month of lunar Islamic calendar, draw near, Old Nishapur Road along Malekabad–Mashhad route has taken on a different atmosphere. Walking pilgrims from various routes are making their way to Mashhad, northeast Iran, and Imam Reza Shrine.
Razavi youth Mukib (pilgrims' service station) has been established under the auspices of Astan Qods Razavi (AQR) Youth Institute to host and serve pilgrims of Imam Reza Shrine during the final ten days of Safar, the 2nd month of the lunar Islamic calendar.
Students and staff of Imam Reza Schools are serving pilgrims traveling on foot to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) during the final ten days of Safar at the Imam Reza Mukib, adjacent to Razavi Hospital.
Devotees gathered at Imam Reza Shrine to mourn Imam Hassan’s martyrdom anniversary, Prophet Muhammad’s demise anniversary, renewing their allegiance to Ahl al-Bayt.
Custodian of Astan Qods Razavi (AQR) believes a pilgrim’s spiritual rank is shaped by knowledge of Imam Reza’s teachings, sincere adherence to them, and inner purification.
Imam Reza Global Network has produced and aired live religious and political program of "Iran al-Imam al-Reza (AS)" for Arabic speakers on Al-Kawthar satellite networks.
Concurrent with the arrival of a massive number of pilgrims in Mashhad during the final days of Safar, the Deputy Office for Pilgrim Services at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) has implemented extensive special measures to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of mourners attending the final ten days of Safar mourning ceremonies.
They have walked a long distance from their village to Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran, with every step carrying a share of their longing for pilgrimage. These pilgrims have set out to reach Imam Reza Shrine, where exhaustion of journey gives way to a different feeling at moment of arrival.
On eve of Imam Reza’s martyrdom anniversary, pilgrims and residents gathered at Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran, to offer condolences and take part in mourning ceremonies.
Traditional Khotbeh Khani (sermon-recitation) ceremony marking eve of Imam Reza’s martyrdom anniversary was held at Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran, on Wednesday, August 12. Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, Custodian of Astan Qods Razavi (AQR), addressed participants at Prophet Muhammad Courtyard.
Reciting supplications and holding eulogy ceremonies, Imam Reza holy shrine's pilgrims brought an atmosphere of mourning to the holy complex on the night of demise of prophet Mohammad (pbuh) and martyrdom of Imam Hassan Mojtaba (AS).
Strengthening medicine reserves, ensuring personnel readiness, and providing comprehensive pharmaceutical support to hospitals in Mashhad during the final days of Safar are among the measures taken by the Razavi Pharmaceutical Services Institute, says the institute’s CEO, Dr. Seyed Mehdi Hasheminejad.
Images centered on personality and lifestyle of martyr Seyyed Ali Khamenei are being displayed in Kowsar courtyard of Imam Reza holy shrine honoring memory of the Martyred Leader of the revolution coinciding with last ten days of Safar.
Imam Reza Mukib of Razavi Hospital hosts walking pilgrims of the eighth Imam (AS) during mourning days of last ten days of Safar. The Mukib provides free medical services, breakfast, lunch, and snacks for pilgrims headed Mashhad via Quchan road.
Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Qods Razavi (AQR), says the appointment reflects Brigadier General Mohsen Rezaei’s valuable experience, capabilities, and strategic outlook at a sensitive juncture.
Ayatollah Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Qods Razavi (AQR), praised Brigadier General Dr. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr’s experience, prudence, and strategic vision following his appointment as political adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
The representative of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Khorasan Razavi Province commended ongoing efforts to expand pilgrimage areas and improve welfare infrastructure for visitors at Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
A ceremony marking the release of 437 inmates imprisoned for unintentional, non-violent offenses in Khorasan Razavi Province was held on Monday, August 10, at the Two-Door School of Imam Reza Shrine, coinciding with the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza. Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Qods Razavi, addressed the gathering.
A mourning ceremony marking the final days of Safar was held on Tuesday, August 11, at the Two-Door School of Imam Reza Shrine, under the auspices of Astan Qods Razavi.
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