Mashhad Imam Reza Festival

جشنواره امام رضا مشهد

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Religious & SpiritualMashhad
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageThe scale of the shrine itself distinguishes
Language["fa"]Currency: IRR
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Mashhad Imam Reza Festival in Mashhad

The birth anniversary of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam, observed at his shrine in Mashhad as the culmination of the Ten Days of Dignity (Dahe-ye Karamat). Iran's holiest Shia pilgrimage site is illuminated and decorated for the occasion, drawing several million pilgrims for free meals, recitation programs, and processions organized around the shrine's courtyards.

Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza, the eighth Imam of Twelver Shia Islam, was born on the 11th of Dhu al-Qa'dah, a date that falls at the close of a ten-day observance known as Dahe-ye Karamat, the Ten Days of Dignity, which opens with the birth anniversary of his sister Hazrat Fatemeh Masoumeh and culminates in his own.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The scale of the shrine itself distinguishes this from other Iranian religious observances: Astan Quds Razavi, the shrine's charitable foundation, mobilizes an enormous hospitality operation for the Ten Days, with shrine visits during the anniversary period reported in the several millions

02

The mystery stays covered

Because the date follows the lunar Islamic calendar rather than a fixed civic schedule, it shifts through the solar year, and Mashhad's identity as the location of Imam Reza's actual remains sets its commemoration apart from parallel, smaller observances held elsewhere in Iran

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Shrine illumination and floral decoration

Water and renewal

Living ritual

free communal meals and tea distributed by Astan Quds Razavi

The sacred route

Living ritual

Quran recitation and religious lectures

The local code

Living ritual

and processions marking the close of the Ten Days of Dignity

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Mashhad Imam Reza Festival, plan transport around the exact Mashhad venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Full modest dress is required inside the shrine complex - chador for women (available for loan at entrances) and long sleeves/trousers for men; remove shoes before entering prayer halls.

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

For Mashhad Imam Reza Festival, stay near the part of Mashhad you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

["fa"] · IRR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map36.30 N, 59.61 EOpen in Google Maps

Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran

Nearest airportMHD — Mashhad
TransportFor Mashhad Imam Reza Festival, plan transport around the exact Mashhad venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Mashhad Imam Reza Festival, stay near the part of Mashhad you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Mashhad Imam Reza Festival?

Mashhad Imam Reza Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Mashhad Imam Reza Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Mashhad, Iran. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Date announcement pending. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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