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Bookmark or Share- Mashhad - WikipediaMashhad [a] (Persian: مشهد; [mæʃˈhæd] ⓘ) [b] is the second-most-populous city in Iran, located in the relatively remote north-east of the country [11] about 900 kilometres (560 miles) from Tehran. [12] In the Central District of Mashhad County, it serves as the capital of Razavi Khorasan province, the county, and the district. [13]
- Mashhad, Iran 2024: A Comprehensive Guide of the Holy CityMashhad is a big city in northeast Iran, the second-largest in the region. It was a key stop on the Silk Road a long time ago, connecting with Merv to the east. But what makes it special for Iranians is the tomb of Imam Reza, the 8th Imam of Shia Muslims.
- Mashhad - Persian Empire, Shrine, Pilgrimage | BritannicaIt 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 ...
- Mashhad Attractions: 12 Best Things to do in Mashad | IranAmazeDiscover the best things to do in Mashhad, Iran's spiritual hub, from the Imam Reza Shrine to vibrant parks and historic sites. Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest city and the capital of Khorasan Razavi province, is famous for its religious importance and rich cultural history.
- Mashhad – Travel guide at WikivoyageAlmost 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 the Shi'ite heartland have much to offer visitors.
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