Imam Reza Holy Shrine Pilgrimage Tourism

Mashhad is the second largest city in Iran after Tehran. There are tours of Mashhad all year round and you can always see a large number of travelers in Mashhad. It is the main destination of religious tourism in Iran and all tour to it are on pilgrimage. Iranian and Muslims around the world travel to Mashhad to visit Imam Reza (as) Holy Shrine. And besides pilgrimage, they spend some time on Mashhad tourism and entertainments.

In fact, Mashhad is the first pilgrim destination in Iran that also includes many historical and natural touristic attractions. Therefore, the pilgrimage and travel tour of Mashhad is among the most popular tours in Iran.

Imam Reza Holy Shrine Mashhad Tourism

Imam Reza Holy Shrine is one of the most important places in Mashhad that has different names and titles among his lovers. Razavi shrine, holy shrine, holy land, enlightened shrine, heart of the world, royal court, qibla of hopes, Astan-e-Malaik, Razavi constable and enlightened Razavi shrine are just a few examples of these names.

Iranian Art and Architecture in Imam Reza Shrine

The royal court of Imam Reza (AS) is one of the most magnificent and popular places in Iran that many lovers love. The Razavi shrine does not only include the illuminated tomb but also several buildings and sub-complexes, the number and variety of which has made this holy court a universal place. So, in order to understand its value, one should not look at it only from the perspective of spirituality. Imam Reza Shrine, due to its historical, artistic and architectural values, is a national monument of Iran.

Courtyards of the Holy Shrine

After passing the entrances, you enter the courtyard of the shrine. The courtyards are 9 which are Islamic Revolution (old courtyard), Azadi, Quds, Razavi, Ghadir and Kowsar.

Imam Reza Shrine after Islamic Revolution

After Islamic Revolution, the officials paid special attention to the shrine of Imam Reza. Except for the two old and new courtyards, the rest of the courtyards of the shrine refer to the revolution. The eastern and western courtyards were added after the construction of the Razavi comprehensive courtyard. The total area of Imam Reza Shrine is more than one million square meters.

Mashhad is one of the cities of Khorasan Razavi province, which is in northeastern Iran. This city was the capital of Iran during Afshari time which is currently the second largest city in Iran. There are many tourist attractions in Mashhad, but most people for the shrine of Imam Reza (AS) consider this city as a religious destination. This city spends its busiest days during some days of the year, especially during Nowruz, the death of Imam Reza, the days of mourning for the martyrs, as well as the Nowruz holiday, and many people travel to Mashhad during these days in the form of a tour.

You can apply for Iran Tourist Visa, book your favorable hotel and travel to Iran by your own vehicle or use public transportation. Traveling Iran brings you unforgettable moments from natural attractions in addition to its historical and cultural sights. By and large, Iransense, the best Iranian Travel Agency would like to lead and offer you suitable Iran Pilgrimage Tour which you are interested in.