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   1 day ago · Mashhad [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]

   • Country: Iran
   • County: Mashhad

   • Elevation: 995 m (3,264 ft)
   • Province: Razavi Khorasan

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3. www.visitouriran.com › blog › must-visit-attractionsMust-Visit Attractions in Mashhad: The Spiritual Heart of Iran

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   May 12, 2024 · Mehdi Qholi Beik Bath. Mehdi Qholi Beik Bath (also known as the Anthropology Museum of Mashhad) is a captivating attraction in the heart of Mashhad and is revered as one of Iran’s largest bathhouses. Dating back to the Safavid era, this ancient marvel boasts a stunning, colorful ceiling, inviting visitors to step into a bygone era of opulence ...

4. www.cnn.com › middleeast › live-newsHere's what to know about Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, as ...

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   1 day ago · In this photo from ShahraraNews, people pray for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran, on May 19. Mohammad Hasan Salavati/ShahraraNews/AP.

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6. www.washingtonpost.com › world › 2024/05/20Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader's protege ...

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   1 day ago · Born in Mashhad on Dec. 14, 1960, Raisi came from a family that traces its lineage to Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, as signaled by the black turban he would later wear. His father died when he was 5.

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   1 day ago · Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash at age 63, the government confirmed. The country's foreign minister and seven others were killed after the crash in a remote ...

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   Where is Mashhad located?

   • Mashhad [a] ( 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.

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   Why is Mashhad a popular tourist destination in Iran?

   • With more than 55% of all the hotels in Iran, Mashhad is the hub of tourism in the country. Religious shrines are the most powerful attractions for foreign travelers; every year, 20 to 30 million pilgrims from Iran and more than 2 million pilgrims and tourists from elsewhere around the world come to Mashhad.

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   Is Mashhad Iran's spiritual capital?

   • On 30 October 2009 (the anniversary of Imam Reza's martyrdom), Iran's then-President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declared Mashhad to be "Iran's spiritual capital". Ancient Greek sources mention the passage and residence of Alexander the Great in this land, which was called " Susia " ( Ancient Greek: Σούσια ), in 330 BC.

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   What is Mashhad known for?

   • The prestige of traditional religious education at Mashhad attracts students, known as Talabeh, or "Mollah" internationally. Mashhad is also home to one of the oldest libraries of the Middle-East called the Central Library of Astan Quds Razavi with a history of over six centuries.

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9. www.britannica.com › biography › Ebrahim-RaisiEbrahim Raisi | Biography, Politician, & Views on Nuclear Deal

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   1 day ago · Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader's protégé, dies at 63 in helicopter crash. Ebrahim Raisi (born December 14, 1960, Mashhad, Iran—died May 19, 2024, near Jolfa, Iran) was an Iranian cleric, prosecutor, and politician who served as Iran ’s head of the judiciary (2019–21) and later as the country’s president (2021–24).

10. www.nytimes.com › 2024/05/21 › worldIran Begins Funeral Events for President Raisi After ...

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    1 hour ago · Iran’s Armed Forces said it had begun an investigation and sent a team to the site. ... Mashhad, on Thursday. Iran’s leaders have moved to project a sense of calm in the aftermath of the crash ...