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2024-09-10 18:03
Pilgrims flock to St. Thaddeus for Badarak ritual
TEHRAN – St. Thaddeus Church, also known as Qareh Klise (“the Black Church”), a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Chaldoran, northwest Iran, is set to host the 70th annual Badarak ritual from October 13 to 15.
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2024-09-04 13:27
Over 400,000 pilgrims expected to walk to Imam Reza shrine for martyrdom anniversary
TEHRAN - Today marks the 30th day of the lunar month of Safar, commemorated as the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam. In observance of this solemn occasion, a significant number of pilgrims have embarked on a spiritual journey on foot to his holy shrine in Mashhad.
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2024-08-17 18:02
Dehloran hosts handicrafts exhibit for Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN - As millions of pilgrims embark on their annual pilgrimage to Iraq’s holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen, the Dehloran region in Ilam province has set up an expanded sales exhibition featuring local handicrafts along the return route.
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2024-08-13 17:55
Tehran festival delves into Arbaeen heritage among nations
TEHRAN – The first international event dedicated to Arbaeen heritage took place in Tehran, bringing together scholars, researchers, and experts to explore the cultural and historical significance of the religious occasion which marks the culmination of 40 days of mourning for Imam Hussain (AS), the third Shia Imam.
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2024-08-12 17:55
Marine service launched for Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN – On Monday, Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mehrdad Bazrpash announced the launch of a new marine service to facilitate the journey of Arbaeen pilgrims.
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2024-08-05 18:00
4.5m Iranians expected to attend Arbaeen pilgrimage
TEHRAN - Over 4.5 million Iranian pilgrims have been estimated to attend this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage destined for the holy city of Karbala, an official said on Monday.
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2024-07-19 17:19
Discover spiritual serenity of Bibi Hakimeh mausoleum
TEHRAN - Nestled deep within the rugged Zagros Mountains, the mausoleum of Imamzadeh Bibi Hakimeh, attracts domestic visitors and pilgrims from countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.
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2024-06-18 18:02
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.
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2024-06-14 18:27
Mashhad-Lar flights re-established after 14-year hiatus
TEHRAN - After a 14-year hiatus, the Mashhad-Lar flight service has been re-established, fulfilling a long-standing demand for pilgrims traveling to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS).
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2024-04-08 17:33
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.
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2024-03-12 15:49
Two million expected to visit Imam Reza shrine on New Year's Eve
TEHRAN – The holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) is anticipated to host over two million pilgrims on New Year's Eve, which falls on March 20, the supreme director of the holy shrine has said.
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2024-03-11 17:52
UNESCO-listed caravanserai hosting Nowruz festival
TEHRAN - Semnan's department for cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts has announced the inauguration of a Nowruz festival, titled “Semnan, Home of World Heritage Caravanserais,” being held at the city’s Shah Abbasi Caravanserai.
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2024-02-04 17:26
Tehran, Riyadh eye closer tourism ties in post-diplomatic reconciliation
TEHRAN — In another step towards fostering stronger travel ties between Tehran and Riyadh, Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minster Ezzatollah Zarghami, welcomed Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Tehran, Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anzi, for discussions aimed at boosting tourism cooperation between the two neighboring states.
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2024-01-02 17:38
Fars province sets priorities for pilgrimage, cultural tourism development
TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Fars has outlined his directorate’s priorities for bolstering pilgrimage and cultural tourism in the southern Iranian province.
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2023-12-13 20:26
After 8-year hiatus, Iranian Umrah pilgrims set to resume flights to Saudi Arabia on Dec. 19
TEHRAN- Iranian pilgrims will for the first time in eight years begin regular travel to Saudi Arabia from Dec. 19.
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2023-11-25 18:26
North Khorasan to attract Pakistani nationals
TEHRAN – Home to a rich circuit of travel gems, North Khorasan province seeks to attract sightseers and pilgrims from Pakistan who routinely visit the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in a neighboring province.
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2023-09-16 17:56
Over 4.5 million travelers arrive in Mashhad for special pilgrimage
TEHRAN—More than 4.5 million travelers have visited Mashhad during the last ten days of Safar, which is a remarkable lunar month for Shia Muslims.
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2023-09-12 18:39
Arbaeen pilgrimage: visits to Mashhad soar 18 percent year on year
TEHRAN – The number of travelers visiting Mashhad during Arbaeen and the following days has soared 18 percent year on year, a provincial official in charge of travel affairs said on Monday.
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2023-09-10 18:32
Kermanshah handicrafts welcomed by Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN—Many Arbaeen pilgrims passing through Kermanshah province have welcomed sales exhibitions of handicrafts held near Iran-Iraq border crossings for days.
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2023-09-09 18:19
Yazd welcomes foreign visitors for Arbaeen commemoration
TEHRAN—A number of foreign travelers to Yazd have visited mourning ceremonies held in the 12th-century Friday Mosque of the oasis city.
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2023-09-04 18:34
Over 14 million pilgrims arrive in Karbala on Arbaeen occasion
TEHRAN—The number of pilgrims visiting the holy city of Karbala has exceeded 14 million, the Karbala governor has said.
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2023-09-04 18:23
By Afshin Majlesi
Arbaeen pilgrimage: A journey of faith and unity
TEHRAN—Once again, the world’s largest annual religious gathering is in full swing to convey a message of truth, peace, culture, and revolution against oppression inspired by the third Shia Imam (AS).
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2023-09-02 18:34
Arbaeen pilgrimage: number of Iranians visiting Karbala up 12% y/y
TEHRAN—The number of Iranian pilgrims visiting Iraq’s Karbala has soared 12 percent over the past few days compared to the same period last year.
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2023-08-28 18:13
Arbaeen trek opens new opportunities for Kermanshah tourism, minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has said the long Arbaeen trek should be embraced as a new opportunity for Kermanshah province
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2023-08-27 18:11
Arbaeen pilgrimage: some 35,000 Iranians cross Khosravi border post in day
TEHRAN—On Saturday, some 35,000 Iranian pilgrims crossed the Khosravi border crossing on their way to Karbala, where Imam Hussein (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is laid to rest.
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2023-08-15 23:10
Iraq expects five million pilgrims for Arbaeen rituals
TEHRAN – Iraqi Interior Minister has said his county is ready to host five million foreign pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen religious rituals.
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2023-08-14 18:22
Kermanshah to showcase handicrafts for Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN – Kermanshah tourism directorate plans to set up handicraft stalls on the path of Arbaeen pilgrims across the border city.
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2023-08-05 19:42
Tehran, Islamabad discuss ways to deepen tourism ties
TEHRAN—On Friday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Ezzatollah Zarghami, and Pakistan President Arif Alvi discussed ways to underpin tourism relations between the two neighboring countries.
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2023-08-02 19:09
Iran’s Razavi pilgrimage may receive UNESCO nod
TEHRAN – Iran eyes a UNESCO status for the spiritual tradition of pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS), which is associated with special rituals, ceremonies and hospitality services.
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2023-07-31 19:12
Mashhad registers some four million overnight stays in Q1
TEHRAN – Mashhad, a prime destination for Shia pilgrims and medical travelers in northeast Iran, has recorded some four million overnight stays, mainly by domestic travelers, in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).