Zavin, a cradle of Iran’s silk-weaving

TEHRAN - Zavin city, located in Kalat county, Khorasan Razavi province, is known as one of the silk-weaving centers of Iran. Zavin, which was registered as a national city of silk-weaving in 2023, boasts a rich history and diverse culture.

Tourism Desk

Khorasan Razavi province pioneer in registering tourism events

TEHRAN – A total of 86 events have been registered on Iran’s national events calendar, of which nine pertain to Mashhad in Khorasan Razavi province, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.

Khorasan Razavi earns $4.5 billion annually from intl. tourism

TEHRAN – Khorasan Razavi generates some $4.5 billion annually from international tourism, according to Seyyed Javad Mousavi, the director-general of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts for the northeastern Iranian province.

Iran set to implement comprehensive system for medical tourism

TEHRAN - Iran is set to roll out a comprehensive management system dedicated to medical tourism across the country, following a successful pilot program in Khorasan Razavi province.

3,000 rarely-seen artifacts to go on show at museums in northeast Iran during Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN - North Khorasan’s cultural heritage museums are set to display approximately 3,000 historical artifacts during the two-week Nowruz holidays, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the region’s rich history.

Khorasan Razavi, Bukhara chambers of commerce sign cooperation agreement

TEHRAN - The chambers of commerce of Khorasan Razavi and Bukhara have signed a cooperation agreement to expand economic and trade relations between the two regions.

Ways to facilitate Mashhad pilgrimage discussed for Pakistani travelers

TEHRAN - A recent business-to-business (B2B) meeting between a tourism delegation from Iran and officials from Pakistan’s Department of Culture and Tourism, Government of Sindh, focused on facilitating travel for Pakistani pilgrims to Mashhad.

Export from Khorasan Razavi province up 30% in 7 months on year

TEHRAN – As announced by a provincial official, the value of non-oil export from Khorasan Razavi province, in the northeast of the country, rose 30 percent during the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.

Neyshabur’s ancient rainmaking ritual registered on Iran’s tourism calendar

TEHRAN - The time-honored rainmaking ritual of “Chooli Qazak” in Neyshabur has been officially registered on Iran’s tourism calendar, according to Kamal Khani, the head of the city’s Office for Cultural Heritage and Tourism.

Glimpses of carpet weaving in Khorasan Razavi province

TEHRAN – Carpet weaving in Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi province in northeast Iran, dates back to the Safavid Dynasty, as documented historical records suggest.

Iran moves closer to UNESCO recognition of windmills

TEHRAN - Iran is making strides toward securing a possible UNESCO recognition for its centuries-old Asbads, traditional vertical-axis windmills used for grain grinding, as it works to complete a dossier for their inclusion on the World Heritage list.

Centuries-old watermill discovered following landslide

TEHRAN – The mudbrick structure of a centuries-old traditional watermill has been accidentally unearthed in the village of Qaleh Now, located in Torbat-e Heydarieh county of Khorasan Razavi province, northern Iran.

Khaf attracts visitors from Canada, China, and the U.S.

TEHRAN – The lesser-known Khaf county, which is home to many sites of historical significance, has played host to a number of foreign tourists on a one-day tour.

Mashhad hotel occupancy rate hits 80%

TEHRAN – In the nine days between Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Ghadir, Mashhad’s accommodation occupancy rate soared to an uplifting 80%.

Centuries-old windmills undergo renovation 

TEHRAN – Some restoration projects, aimed at breathing new lives into five Asbads (ancient vertical windmills) within Khaf region have been started.

Mashhad’s air traffic jumps 14%

TEHRAN – Mashhad’s international airport, the second most crowded terminal in Iran, has witnessed a 14% influx in domestic and overseas flights in a month.

Mashhad is poised to welcome pilgrims for Eid al-Ghadir

TEHRAN – The holy city of Mashhad where is a main hub for religious tourism in Iran, is all set to host pilgrims in the course of days between Eid al-Adha and Ghadir.

Omanis get to know medical tourism capabilities in Iran

TEHRAN – Some Omani tourism professionals have toured Iran’s Razavi Hospital, exploring the medical tourism capacities within the infirmary for a possible future collaboration.

Bazangan, the largest lake in Khorasan Razavi 

Bazangan, measuring around 80 hectares, is the largest natural lake in the northeastern Khorasan Razavi province.

UNESCO-listed Qasabeh Qanat hosts inbound tourists

TEHRAN – Gonabad’s historical Qasabeh Qanat, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has welcomed a group of overseas tourists.

Echoes of Islamic heritage: Imam Reza (AS) inheritance coin unveiled

TEHRAN – On Saturday, during a momentous event in Mashhad, an inheritance coin of Imam Reza (AS) which was minted in occasion of the eighth Shia Imam’s appointment as heir of Al-Ma’mun [the Abbasid caliph], has been unveiled.

Restored walls collapse in Shahr-e Belqeys, concerns mount over further damage

TEHRAN – Recently, a portion of the restored walls of Shahr-e Belqeys, a historical city made of mudbricks in northeast Iran, has collapsed, sparking concerns about the integrity of the remaining structure.

Rhubarb Festival celebrates Kuhsorkh’s local products, crafts

TEHRAN – In a celebration of the Kuhsorkh’s vast array of local plant products, the fourth edition of the Rhubarb Festival has delighted hundreds of attendees.

South Khorasan shines bright with rural destinations

TEHRAN – Situated in the eastern part of Iran, South Khorasan holds 14 approved target destination villages, which makes the province a delightful station for travel lovers.

Khorasan Razavi welcomes 11m travelers in month

TEHRAN - As one of the most sought-after destinations in Iran, Khorasan Razavi province saw the arrival of more than 11 million pilgrims and tourists in one month including spring holidays.

Khorasan Razavi historical sites receive 220,000 New Year visits

TEHRAN - More than 220,000 people visited the historical and cultural attractions of Khorasan Razavi during the two-week Nowruz holidays, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.