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AQR honors Iraqi tribal sheikhs active in funeral procession of the Martyred Leader

Mostafa Feizi, deputy custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, says 295 Iraqi tribal leaders and sheikhs, who were active in funeral procession of the "Martyred Leader," are honored in a visit to Mashhad and Imam Reza holy shrine.

News ID: 585 Publish Date : 2026/10/29

Imam Reza Shrine’s English-speaking mourning group promotes the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS)

The English-speaking religious and mourning group at Imam Reza Shrine serves as a platform for conveying the pure teachings and traditions of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) to audiences around the world.

News ID: 557 Publish Date : 2026/10/17

Razavi shrine library, a treasury of Persian poets works

From ancient manuscripts and rare editions to the latest research on Persian poetry and literature, the Central Library of Imam Reza Shrine houses a wealth of resources available to scholars, researchers, and literature enthusiasts.

News ID: 524 Publish Date : 2026/09/21

Imam Reza Shrine prepares for Martyred Leader's funeral procession

In anticipation of the grand funeral ceremonies for the Martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Astan Qods Razavi (AQR) has commenced extensive spatial arrangements and preparations throughout Imam Reza Shrine to accommodate the expected influx of mourners.

News ID: 399 Publish Date : 2026/07/08

Imam Reza Shrine prepares for Martyred Leader's funeral procession

In anticipation of the grand funeral ceremonies for the Martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Astan Qods Razavi (AQR) has commenced extensive spatial arrangements and preparations throughout Imam Reza Shrine to accommodate the expected influx of mourners.

News ID: 399 Publish Date : 2026/07/08

Imam Reza Shrine prepares for Martyred Leader's funeral procession

In anticipation of the grand funeral ceremonies for the Martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Astan Qods Razavi (AQR) has commenced extensive spatial arrangements and preparations throughout Imam Reza Shrine to accommodate the expected influx of mourners.

News ID: 399 Publish Date : 2026/07/08

Imam Reza Shrine prepares for Martyred Leader's funeral procession

In anticipation of the grand funeral ceremonies for the Martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Astan Qods Razavi (AQR) has commenced extensive spatial arrangements and preparations throughout Imam Reza Shrine to accommodate the expected influx of mourners.

News ID: 399 Publish Date : 2026/07/08

Imam Reza Shrine unveils new visual identity ahead of farewell ceremony

Imam Reza Shrine has unveiled a new visual arrangement ahead of the historic farewell to the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Mashhad, northeast Iran.

News ID: 393 Publish Date : 2026/07/08

Holy shrine unveils four special murals for Martyred Leader's funeral ceremony

On the eve of historic funeral and burial ceremony of the Martyred Leader of the revolution in Mashhad and Imam Reza Shrine, the Office for Cultural and Promotional Content Provision affiliated to the holy shrine announced installation of four large-scale murals at entrances and main courtyards of the holy complex.

News ID: 392 Publish Date : 2026/07/08

Hazaras of Afghanistan hold traditional mourning ceremony at the shrine

Around 5 thousand Hazara people of Afghanistan held traditional ceremony of "Lowering the Alam (flag) Head" and mourning ceremonies on the eve of martyrdom of Imam Sajjad (AS) in Kowsar courtyard of Imam Reza Shrine.

News ID: 379 Publish Date : 2026/07/08

Ashura mourning ceremony held at Imam Reza shrine

Numerous Iranians participated in a mourning ceremony marking Ashura and the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions at Imam Reza Holy Shrine in Mashhad, with Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Alamolhoda attending as the keynote speaker.

News ID: 376 Publish Date : 2026/07/08

Floral caravan reaches Imam Reza Shrine

A “floral caravan” laden with donations from the people of Ramsar arrived at Imam Reza Shrine today, marking the twelfth consecutive year the region has contributed to the site’s botanical displays during the Karamat Ten-Day festivities. Transported by volunteers—including local truck drivers who view the annual delivery as a labor of love—the shipment of flowers and plants will be used to adorn the sanctuary for the ongoing celebrations.

News ID: 334 Publish Date : 2026/05/20

Floral caravan reaches Imam Reza Shrine

A “floral caravan” laden with donations from the people of Ramsar arrived at Imam Reza Shrine today, marking the twelfth consecutive year the region has contributed to the site’s botanical displays during the Karamat Ten-Day festivities. Transported by volunteers—including local truck drivers who view the annual delivery as a labor of love—the shipment of flowers and plants will be used to adorn the sanctuary for the ongoing celebrations.

News ID: 334 Publish Date : 2026/05/20

Flag of Imam Reza Shrine replaced

Imam Reza Shrine marked the birth anniversary of Ali ibn Musa al-Reza with the ceremonial raising of a new green flag over the golden dome, as the sound of drums from the shrine’s naqareh-khaneh (drum house) ushered in a day of celebration, prayer and pilgrimage. Framed as a message of joy from Mashhad, northeast Iran, to devotees across the world, the ceremony cast the shrine in an atmosphere of festivity and spiritual renewal.

News ID: 333 Publish Date : 2026/05/20

Flag of Imam Reza Shrine replaced

Imam Reza Shrine marked the birth anniversary of Ali ibn Musa al-Reza with the ceremonial raising of a new green flag over the golden dome, as the sound of drums from the shrine’s naqareh-khaneh (drum house) ushered in a day of celebration, prayer and pilgrimage. Framed as a message of joy from Mashhad, northeast Iran, to devotees across the world, the ceremony cast the shrine in an atmosphere of festivity and spiritual renewal.

News ID: 333 Publish Date : 2026/05/20

Imam Reza Shrine hosts unveiling ceremony of seven handwritten notes by martyred Leader

In a ceremony marked by reverence and "grandeur," officials at Imam Reza Shrine have unveiled seven previously unseen handwritten notes by the martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. The documents, spanning nearly three decades of "dust clearing" ceremonies at the sacred tomb between 1996 and 2024, were showcased alongside a biographical exhibition, highlighting the late Leader's deep spiritual bond with the shrine and his enduring commitment to the families of martyrs.

News ID: 332 Publish Date : 2026/05/20

Imam Reza Shrine hosts unveiling ceremony of seven handwritten notes by martyred Leader

In a ceremony marked by reverence and "grandeur," officials at Imam Reza Shrine have unveiled seven previously unseen handwritten notes by the martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. The documents, spanning nearly three decades of "dust clearing" ceremonies at the sacred tomb between 1996 and 2024, were showcased alongside a biographical exhibition, highlighting the late Leader's deep spiritual bond with the shrine and his enduring commitment to the families of martyrs.

News ID: 332 Publish Date : 2026/05/20

Raised Fists

At Imam Reza Shrine, a group of teenagers turned the spotlight on themselves, answering questions about faith, hope and duty in a candid on-camera exchange that ended with raised fists and defiant chants. The gathering, which also brought in the parents of Makan Nasiri — one of the Minab children killed in the attack — blended youthful resolve with grief, as participants framed their presence as a pledge to carry forward a path they said began with sacrifice.

News ID: 331 Publish Date : 2026/05/20

Raised Fists

At Imam Reza Shrine, a group of teenagers turned the spotlight on themselves, answering questions about faith, hope and duty in a candid on-camera exchange that ended with raised fists and defiant chants. The gathering, which also brought in the parents of Makan Nasiri — one of the Minab children killed in the attack — blended youthful resolve with grief, as participants framed their presence as a pledge to carry forward a path they said began with sacrifice.

News ID: 331 Publish Date : 2026/05/20

Angels of Resistance

In a powerful display of faith and remembrance, over 12,000 young Quran learners and their mothers congregated at Imam Reza Shrine for the seventh annual Mahd-al-Reza Children's Quran Festival. The event, titled "The Gathering of the Angels of Resistance," honored the memory of young martyrs from Minab school, with children participating in 570 Quranic circles to deepen their connection to the Quran and the legacy of those who came before them.

News ID: 330 Publish Date : 2026/05/20