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2025-07-16 19:18
8m pilgrims cross Mehran border in year
TEHRAN—Over eight million pilgrims travel via the Mehran border crossing to Iraq in a year, said Ahmad Karami, Ilam Governor-General, in a meeting with High Advisor of the Interior Minister Ahmadali Mouhebati, Representative of Astan-e Qods-e Razavi Zolqadr, and several local officials on July 16.
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2025-06-24 17:56
Mashhad seeks to attract more pilgrims from Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN--Recent consultations of Iran with Saudi Arabia are of great importance, as Saudi Arabia is one of the main sources of foreign pilgrims to Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi province, said the head of the Khorasan Razavi Hotel-Apartment Owners Professional Society.
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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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2023-06-25 12:17
Saudi-Iran thaw improves haj services for Iranian pilgrims: Reuters
Iranian haj pilgrims travelled to evening prayers in Mecca's Grand Mosque in a brand new bus this week, as reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran led to improved services for the annual pilgrimage to Islam's holiest sites, Reuters reported on Friday.
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2023-05-22 18:42
2,500 pilgrims arrive in Mashhad on foot
TEHRAN –Some 2,500 foreign and domestic pilgrims have recently entered Mashhad on foot to celebrate the birthday of Imam Reza (AS) on Wednesday, a local official has said.