Mashhad - Wikipedia
WEBMashhad (Persian: مشهد, romanized: Mašhad [mæʃˈhæd] ⓘ) is the second-most-populous city in Iran, located in the relatively remote north-east of the country about 900 kilometres (560 miles) from Tehran. In the Central District of Mashhad County, it serves as the capital of Razavi Khorasan Province, the county, and the district.
Mashhad | Meaning, History, Tourism, & Map | Britannica
WEBMar 9, 2024 · Mashhad, city, capital of Khorāsān-e Razavī ostān (province), northeastern Iran. It is located in the Kashaf River valley at an elevation of about 1,000 metres. As the burial place of ʿAlī al-Riḍā, the eighth imam in Twelver Shiʿism ( Ithnā ʿAshariyyah ), Mashhad is an important pilgrimage site.
The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Mashhad, Iran - Culture Trip
WEBFeb 9, 2017 · An historically important transit city along the Silk Road, Mashhad, which literally means ‘place of martyrdom’, is most famous for accommodating the tomb of Imam Reza, the 8th Shia Imam. Here we explore the 10 best things to see and do whilst visiting this popular pilgrimage destination.
Mashhad travel - Lonely Planet | Iran, Middle East
WEBIran, Middle East. Mashhad is Iran’s holiest and second-largest city. Its raison d’être and main sight is the beautiful, massive and ever-growing Haram (shrine complex) commemorating the AD 818 martyrdom of Shiite Islam’s eighth Imam, Imam Reza. The pain of Imam Reza’s death is still felt very personally well over a millennium later ...
Mashhad – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBAlmost everything about Mashhad relates to its role as the holiest city in Iran, even its name (literally: burial place of the martyr). As the capital of Iran 's Khorasan province, Mashhad's year-round cool temperatures and fascinating insights into …
Mashhad - Persian Empire, Shrine, Pilgrimage | Britannica
WEBIt appears that the unadorned name, Mashhad, entered into conventional usage after the Mongol destruction of Ṭūs in 1389. The shrine of ʿAlī al-Riḍā and the Friday Mosque, the city’s architectural jewels, suffered damage but survived numerous raids and invasions by Uzbek and Afghan forces, whose depredations did not spare the people ...
All You Need to Know About Mashhad, the Holy City of Iran
WEBApr 25, 2017 · Once an important transit city along the Silk Road, Mashhad is Iran’s second largest city. Known first and foremost as the home of Iran’s largest religious shrine, it also has plenty of culture and food awaiting. Read on …
Mashhad Tourist | Mashhad Tourism Information Center
WEBMashhad (Mašhad [mæʃˈhæd], is the second most populous city in Iran and the capital of Khorasan Razavi Province. It is located in the northeast of the country, near the borders with Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. It has a population of …
Mashhad Unveiled: A Comprehensive Guide to Iran's Spiritual Jewel
WEBMashhad is a key city in Iran as an ancient country. It has stood strong over time, witnessing many years of history. The city holds significant places like mosques, mausoleums, and monuments, marking crucial moments in Iran’s rich history and culture.
Mashhad Travel Guide: Top Sights & Tips + Photos
WEBJul 28, 2023 · As the second-largest city in Iran, Mashhad is primarily celebrated as the home of the Imam Reza Shrine, a magnificent complex that not only draws millions of pilgrims annually but also stands as a testament to Islamic architecture and spirituality.
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