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Click to view live broadcast archiveA ceremony marking Eid al-Ghadir was held on June 4 at Velayat Hall of Imam Reza Shrine with Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, Custodian of Astan Qods Razavi in attendance. Pilgrims and participants attended the event to commemorate the auspicious occasion at the holy shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
On the eve of Eid al-Ghadir, the courtyards and surrounding areas of Imam Reza Shrine were adorned with floral decorations, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for pilgrims visiting the holy site in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
A special program titled “Nasro-Minallah” (Victory from God) was held on June 3 at Imam Khomeini Portico of Imam Reza Shrine. The ceremony included collective recitation of the 14th supplication from Sahifa Sajjadiya, recitation of Surah al‑Fat’h, and the performance of Istighatha (seeking help) prayer, with participants praying for the victory of the front of truth over falsehood.
In preparation for the celebrations of Eid al-Ghadir, decorative banners were installed across the holy courtyards of Imam Reza Shrine on June 3. The installation reflects the celebratory atmosphere prepared for pilgrims and visitors observing this significant milestone in the Islamic calendar.
Visitors at Imam Reza Shrine are gaining an intimate look at the meticulous preparations for Ghadir celebrations through a newly established glass-enclosed workshop in Great Prophet Courtyard.
The ceremony took place in Dar al-Rahmah Portico on June 1. Participants commemorated the auspicious Eid al-Ghadir event through prayers and special recitations, reflecting on the historical and spiritual significance of the day in Shia tradition. The gathering served as a dedicated spiritual assembly for pilgrims from various Arabic-speaking nations visiting the sanctuary.
A specialized meeting on the passing anniversary of Imam Khomeini was held on Monday, June 1, at Imam Reza Shrine for Urdu-speaking pilgrims from Pakistan and India, as organized by the Office for Non-Iranian Pilgrims' Affairs of Astan Qods Razavi.
Enjoying culture of endowments and donations, Astan Qods Razavi has taken a new step in serving pilgrims by establishing Drinking Water and Syrup Purification and Packaging Plant which supplies water for the central kitchen as well as bottled drinking water and syrup under the brand name of "Saqakhaneh".
Following extreme welcome of pilgrims and benefactors to join Ghadir feeding project, Astan Qods Razavi’s Department General of Vows and Donations has activated the "Intention to Vow Ghadir Feeding" section in the vows system of the holy shrine.
At the 125th session of High Council for the Arts, officials reviewed artistic productions related to Ramadan War and listened to a report on activities of Astan Qods Razavi’s Institute of Artistic Creations, whose artists produced more than 86 works in response to developments on resistance front.
Ayat. Ahmad Marvi says Iran’s independence, strength, and influence stem from Imamate, Vilayat Faqih (Guardianship of Islamic Jurist), and religious leadership, stressing national unity as essential in confronting enemy plots.
Ayat. Ahmad Marvi believes that seminary students carry a divine mission in continuation of the path of prophets and divine saints, bearing the responsibility of explaining religious teachings and guiding society.
Mostafa Feizi, Deputy Custodian of Astan Qods Razavi (AQR), stresses spiritual ties between Iran and Pakistan and called for easier pilgrimage arrangements and better services for Pakistani pilgrims in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
Banners bearing name of Imam Hadi were installed across courtyards of Imam Reza Shrine on Sunday, May 31, to mark the birth anniversary of Imam Hadi, the 10th Shia Imam.
The Ghadiriyeh flag of Imam Ali Shrine, in the Iraqi city of Najaf, was presented to Imam Reza Shrine on Thursday, May 28, 2026, during a ceremony attended by a special delegation from the sacred shrine. The gift marked symbolic ties between the two holy sites in days leading up to Eid al-Ghadir.
Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran Imran Ahmed Siddiqui visited Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran, on May 29. During the pilgrimage, he toured Khedmat and Ghadir porticos.
The spiritual Arafa prayer ceremony for Arabic-speaking pilgrims was held on Tuesday, May 26, at Dar al-Marhamah Portico of Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran. Organized under the auspices of the Office for Non-Iranian Pilgrims' Affairs at Astan Qods Razavi (AQR), the event provided a dedicated space for international devotees to engage in the significant supplications of the day of Arafa—the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah (the 12th month on the lunar calendar).
Magnificent Eid al-Adha prayers were performed on Wednesday, May 27, across courtyards and porticos of Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran. The congregational prayer was led by Ayat. Sayyed Ahmad Alamolhoda, Representative of Leader in Khorasan Razavi and Mashhad Friday Prayer Imam, with large numbers of pilgrims and residents attending the ceremony.
Imam Reza Shrine, in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad, welcomed crowds of pilgrims amid floral decorations and festive lighting to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Courtyards of Imam Reza Shrine have been adorned with vibrant floral arrangements and festive illuminations to mark Eid al-Adha. Large numbers of devotees and pilgrims have flocked to the holy site under the auspices of Astan Qods Razavi (AQR) to perform pilgrimage rites and celebrate the auspicious occasion. The spiritual atmosphere remains vibrant as visitors from various regions gather to honor the holiday within the sacred premises.
The second international congress on the governance model of martyr Ebrahim Raeisi convened at Imam Reza Shrine, in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad, to examine the philosophy of resistance and articulate a model of popular governance, justice, and devotion to the Islamic Revolution.