Photo: Imam Reza pilgrims arrive in Mashhad on foot
Mashhad (IP) - Thousands of Imam Reza pilgrims arrived in Mashhad -capital of Khorasan Razavi province- on foot after several days of walking.
Iran Press/ Iran News: Imam Reza (peace be upon him) pilgrims have entered Mashhad from six designated routes, and officials stated that around three million pilgrims have arrived in Mashhad, attending the mourning ceremony of his martyrdom on the 30th of the Islamic month of Safar.
Meanwhile a spokesman for the Imam Reza (AS) pilgrims' association, Hossein Rezai announced: "284 pilgrimage stations, 300 resting places and 180 schools have been set aside for Imam Reza pilgrims," .
Tomorrow, Tuesday, 7th of the Iranian month of Aban 1398 solar hijri; corresponding to 30th of the Islamic month of Safar 1441 lunar hijri; and 29 October 2019 of the Christian Gregorian Calendar, is the martyrdom anniversary of the eight infallible Shia Imam, Imam Reza (peace be upon him). 207/211/209
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