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On arrival in Teheran and after clearing Immigration and customs you will proceed to your hotel and rest for the night.

You are required to declare the following. If you do not you may have difficulty at the time of your departure from Iran.
IMPORT INTO IRAN

There is no restriction of the Foreign Currency but the amount must be declared upon arrival at the airport.

All Video and camera equipment must be declared.

Every passenger may take one hand-woven carpet or two rugs (a maximum size of 12 sq. m) provided that they are not antiques.

Every passenger may, when departing the country, carry 150 grams of wrought gold without gems and up to 3 kg of wrought silverware without gems.

Our experience tells us that you should include the following items in your list of souvenirs: Saffron, pistachio, different kinds of pastries, nuts, dates, gems like

Aqeeq, Feeroza, Dur-e-Najaf, Eerz-e-Jawad rings and Taweez for children and all kinds of Tasbih and small decorative placements where you would keep your Sajdagha when saying your Salaat.

TEHERAN/QUM
The next day early in the morning you will proceed to Qum to visit the Rauza of Janabe Masuma Fatema Binte Imam Musa-e-Kadhim A.S. and the sister of Imam Redha A.S. On your way back to Teheran you should visit Masjid-e-Jumkaran, Mazaar of Imam Khomeini and Bashete Zahra.

RAUZA OF JANAB-E-MASUMA FATEMA BINTE IMAM MUSA-E-KADHIM A.S.

She was the daughter of our 7th Imam, Imam Musa-e-Kadhim A.S. and the sister of Imam Ali Redha A.S. Her mother’s name was Ummul Banin Najma. The meaning of Qum is to “stand” as the ship of Nabi Nooh A.S. had stopped here. It is said that our 12th Imam A.S. will start Jehad from here.

One hundred fifty years before the Holy Prophet (SAW) died he said that Masuma-e-Qum one of his daughters would be buried in Qum, where many Mujtahid and A’alem would be ready to preach.

After the departure of Imam Redha A.S. from Medina, Bibi Masuma-e-Qum missed her brother so much that she decided to go to Mashad also known as Khorasan to meet him. When she reached Qum, which is on the way to Mashad, she got the news that the Imam had been poisoned and had died.

She was very upset and became ill. Within 40 days of the death of the Imam, she passed away in Qum. They found her grave had already been dug and two men came with Nikab (covered faces) and led Salaat-e-Janaaza and buried her. It is narrated that our Imam has said that before visiting him in Mashad you should first visit his sister in Qum, and that whoever visits her shall enter Jannat.

MASJID-E-JUMKARAN
Hassan Bin Maslah, by the order of our 12th Imam, Hazrat Mehdi A.S built this Masjid. The Imam has said that to pray four Rakaat Salaat in this Masjid is equal to the Thawab of praying inside Khan-e-Ka’aba.

It is narrated that Imam Mahdi A.S. visits this Masjid every Tuesday night. There is a well behind this Masjid and Zuwars write AREEZA asking the Imam to take their Haajat to Allah (SWT) and they put it in this well.

Sheikh Saleh (Hassan Maslah Jamkarany) narrates in his book that one Thursday night on the eve of 17th of Ramadhan, he was sleeping in Jamkaran site (small village) when suddenly he heard someone knocking at the door. He opened it and saw a couple of Sheikhs (clergymen) who after saluting him asked him to follow them, telling him that his master wanted to see him. He went with them to a place, where Masjid-e-Jamkaran (now stands). He saw a throne and a very nice carpet on the floor and a young man of about 30 years of age sitting on it and he was informed that he (the person sitting on the throne) was our 12th Imam A.S. An old man was sitting beside him and was reading a book and more than 60 people in green and white robe were praying around the throne. Later on, he was made to understand that the old man was Nabi Khizr A.S.

Our Imam called Sheikh Saleh by his name and told him to tell the people that they were planting on land, which was not just meant for planting. They had to pay back all the profit they made from the crops and with the proceeds they were to build a Masjid on this land. This was a very sacred land and Allah (SWT) picked it from many others.

Sheikh Saleh told the Imam that the people would not believe him and the Imam should give him some sign or a letter. The Imam replied that some kind of a sign at the site would be put until the people accept his message.

“So, go and deliver my message to them to build the Masjid from ‘ardeha’ funds from our private property. Tell the people that this is a very sacred place and they should recite four Rakaat Salaat. Two Rakaat with the Niyat of Tahiyyat-e-Masjid and the other two Rakaat are for Imam-e-Dhamana A.S.” The Imam further said that each person that recites these four Rakaat would get the Thawab of reciting inside the Khan-e-Ka'aba.

The Imam also said that among the sheep of “Jaafar Kashany”, a shepherd, there was a black and white sheep, which Sheikh Saleh must buy and sacrifice on this land and then distribute the meat among the sick and the poor Allah (SWT) would then heal them. Sheikh Saleh writes in his book that he returned to his house but could not get any sleep and was thinking until morning. After Salaat-e-Fajr he immediately went to the place the Imam had mentioned and found that a boundary of chains had already been put around the land and that was the sign of the area.

Sheikh Saleh further writes that he then went to Qum and when reaching the house that he was asked to visit, he met a man waiting for him at the door who told him that his master had been waiting to see him since Fajr. He was escorted inside the house and after exchanging salaams the Syed then asked Sheikh Saleh whether his name was Hassan Maslah, to which he replied yes. He told Sheikh Saleh that he dreamed last night that he would be coming to see him (the Imam) and asked Sheikh Saleh to narrate his dream. Sheikh Hassan Maslah repeated his whole dream and after that they went towards the land designated for the Masjid, we saw Jaffer Kashany the shepherd and among his flock of sheep we saw the white and black sheep that was at the end of the flock.

The shepherd swore that he had never seen that sheep before in his flock and how hard he tried to catch the sheep he was not able. Sheikh Hassan Maslah Jamkarany said the sheep came to him as if it knew him for years. He caught it and sacrificed it on the land and distributed the meat as per instructions in his dream. The Masjid was then erected and the chains that were around the plot were removed and taken to Qum. The sick used to visit him and rub their bodies against the chains and they would be healed.

After the death of Sheikh Hassan Maslah Jamkarany all the chains disappeared. The Masjid was built in the year 393 AH by the order of our 12th Imam A.S.

TEHERAN – ZIYARAATS

RAUZA OF SHAH ABDUL AZIM A.S.

He was the great grandson of Imam Hassan A.S.

RAUZA OF JANABE HAMZA BIN ABUL QASIM IBNE IMAM MOOSA-E-KADHIM A.S.

He was the grandson of Imam Musa-e-Kadhim A.S.

RAUZA OF SAYYED TAHIR

He was the grandson of Imam Zainul Abedeen A.S.

RAUZA OF IMAMZADA SALEH BIN IMAM MOOSA-E-KADHIM A.S.

He was the brother of Imam Redha A.S.

RAUZA OF SHEIKH SUDDUQUE

He was a great A’alem and was born by the Dua of our 12th Imam A.S.

KOAHE BIBI SHAHRBANOO A.S.

She was the wife of Imam Hussein A.S. and the mother of Imam Zainul Abedeen A.S. It is narrated that Imam Hussein A.S. instructed Bibi Shahrbanoo that after he was martyred in Kerbala she should mount the white horse “Zuljana” who will take her back to Iran.

She followed the instructions and truly “Zuljana” took her to Iran but her brothers in Iran did not accept her since she had married an Arab. Her brothers wanted to kill her so Zuljana took her to the mountains of Shimran and entered a cave and the cave closed behind her so her brothers could not catch her.

Formerly this was the palace of Shah Reza and if you get a chance you should visit it.

You will fly from Teheran to Mashad and on arrival will be transferred to your Hotel.

RAUZA OF IMAM ALI REDHA A.S.

He was born in Medina on Thursday 11th Zilkaad in the year 148 A.H.

He was the son of our 7th Imam – Imam Musa-e-Kadhim A.S. and his mother’s name was Ummul Banin Najma. He became Imam, at the age of 35 years after the death of his father. Imam Redha A.S. lived in Medina, but Mamoon invited him to Mashad, also known as Khorasan. Mamoon’s main aim was to subdue the troubled Persian Province and he realized that Imam Redha A.S. was the only person who could achieve peace in Iran formerly known as Persia.

The Imam was reluctant to leave Medina, where he was leading a quite life. Under the circumstances, however he had no choice, so he went to Khorasan. Upon arrival, Mamoon gave the Imam a royal reception and treated him with honour and declared his intention of making the Imam his successor. Imam Redha A.S. told Mamoon openly “I know why you are doing this but there is no point in refusing because my death will come before yours.” Mamoon forced the Imam to accept to become his heir and thus on 27thRamadhan in the year 201 A.H., Imam Redha A.S. was officially designated as Mammon’s heir. A gold coin was minted in the name of the Imam A.S. Distribution of this coin amongst the people subdued the enemies of the empire and Mamoon’s purpose was accomplished. Within 18 months, Persia was under control. Later Mamoon poisoned the Imam by feeding him with poisoned grapes, and made a great show of his sorrow. Thus our 8th Imam, Imam Ali Redha A.S., died on 17th Safar 203 A.H. at the age of 55 years and is buried here. Our Imam is also well known as “Imam Dhamin” and this is due to a famous story narrated by historians. One day as he was travelling he saw a hunter capture a deer and wanted to slay it. The Imam heard the deer crying and had tears in her eyes. The deer addressed our Imam in her language, and told him that she had babies who needed to be fed by her and that he should request the hunter to let her go and feed her babies first. The Imam fully understood the language of the deer and told the hunter to let the deer go and that after she fed her babies she would return to the hunter.

The hunter was not prepared to listen to this and told the Imam that he would let her go if he would guarantee the return of the mother deer. The Imam guaranteed and that is why he is known as Imam Dhamin. Dhamin means guarantee.

If you visit the huge lecture room, which was built after the birth of, the Islamic Republic of Iran you will see the artist has drawn the story of the deer beautifully on one of the walls.

GOHARSHAD MASJID
This Masjid is situated adjacent to the Holy Shrine of Imam Redha A.S. It was built in 821 AH under the orders of Gowharshad Khatun, Shahrok Mirza’s wife. Its area is 9410 sq. meters and includes a courtyard, four porches and seven large prayer halls. Two beautiful minarets, each 40 meters high, are located on both sides of Maqsureh Porch. There is an inscription on the porch written by Baisonqor, one of the best calligraphists of the time. The Sahib-al Zaman Pulpit is in the Maqsureh porch and it was built in 1243 with walnut wood and without using any iron or nail. This Masjid has a public library with 34,650 volumes.

MUSEUM OF QURAAN IN THE HARAM OF THE RAUZA OF IMAM REDHA A.S.

One should not miss the opportunity to visit this museum. It has pages of the Quran written by hand by Imam Ali A.S., Imam Zainul Abedeen A.S. and other Imams.

LUNCH AS A GUEST OF IMAM REDHA A.S.

You may not get this opportunity again. You should take your passport and go to the office of the Pilgrims which is situated in the Haram of Imam Redha’s A.S. They will mark your passport and give you a ticket for the meal. At this restaurant they feed about 4000 Zuwar each day. Thousands of Iranians have to wait for years before they get a chance to have a meal at this restaurant.

They serve you a very large portion of rice, curry and bread. At the entrance you will find hundreds of Iranian begging you to bring them some food (Niaz) from the restaurant. We suggest you take a few zip lock bags with you and put the food in it.

When you come out you can distribute them to the people waiting for this once in a lifetime “Tabaruk” but you must be very careful because they will jump on you like bees.

There are many Ziyarat around Mashad and you should try and visit them all.

TOMB OF IMAMZADA SULTAN AHMED A.S.

TOMB OF KHWAJA ABU SALT HARVI R.A.

He was a good friend of Imam Redha A.S. When the Imam was poisoned by Mamoon and was laying on his deathbed, the Imam said his last Vasiyat (Will) to Abu Salt.

TOMB OF KHAJEH RABIEE R.A.

Rabiee bin Haytham known as Khajeh Rabiee was famous for his piety. His tomb is in the middle of a garden with a very high dome. Its construction dates back to the 11th century and is considered a Safavid monument. It was one of the most important buildings of Shah Abbas period in Khorasan.

There are two inscriptions written by Ali Ridha Abbasi inside the shrine. The shrine is located at the end of Khajeh Rabiee Avenue and one of the great public cemeteries of Mashad lies next to his tomb. He died in 63 H.

TOMB OF KHWAJA MORAD R.A.

His tomb is about 14 km in southeast Mashad on the outskirts of Binalood Mountains. His actual name is Herthameh bin Ayn and was a disciple of Imam Redha A.S. He died in 21 H.

Abul Qasim Ferdowsi (died 411 H) was the greatest epic poet who composed Shahnameh (poetry) and took 30 years to complete. It weighs about 73 kilograms. His shrine is located 22km northwest of Mashad. The monument is surrounded by a beautiful garden and was completed in 1968 AD.

It is believed that Imam Redha A.S., while on his way to Tous in the 9th century made a stop here and delivered a speech to the audience who had gathered to welcome him to Neishapur. It is narrated that he said his Salaat on a slab of stone and left his footprints on the slab, which is now mounted on the wall. There is also spring water coming out from the rocks and is said to be a Miracle of our Imam where people drink the water in a special bowl for Shafa.

TOMB OF KAMAL-AL-MULK
He was also a great artist.

TOMB OF OMAR KHAYYAM

He was an astronomical mathematician and a famous poet. His work is well known in the Muslim world.

RAUZA OF SAYYED IBRAHIM A.S.

He was the brother of Imam Redha A.S. and was also executed by a Bani Abbasi representative.

TOUR OF NEISHAPUR CITY

SHIRAZ – SHAH CHIRAGH A.S.

The Rauza of Shah Chiragh A.S. the brother of Imam Redha A.S. is in Shiraz.


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		ZIYART OF IRAN On arrival in Teheran and after clearing Immigration and customs you will proceed to your hotel and rest for the night. You are required to declare the following. If you do not you may have difficulty at the time of your departure from Iran. IMPORT INTO IRAN There is no restriction of the Foreign Currency but the amount must be declared upon arrival at the airport. All Video and camera equipment must be declared. EXPORT ALLOWANCES Every passenger may take one hand-woven carpet or two rugs (a maximum size of 12 sq. m) provided that they are not antiques. Every passenger may, when departing the country, carry 150 grams of wrought gold without gems and up to 3 kg of wrought silverware without gems. Our experience tells us that you should include the following items in your list of souvenirs: Saffron, pistachio, different kinds of pastries, nuts, dates, gems like Aqeeq, Feeroza, Dur-e-Najaf, Eerz-e-Jawad rings and Taweez for children and all kinds of Tasbih and small decorative placements where you would keep your Sajdagha when saying your Salaat. TEHERAN/QUM The next day early in the morning you will proceed to Qum to visit the Rauza of Janabe Masuma Fatema Binte Imam Musa-e-Kadhim A.S. and the sister of Imam Redha A.S. On your way back to Teheran you should visit Masjid-e-Jumkaran, Mazaar of Imam Khomeini and Bashete Zahra. QUM RAUZA OF JANAB-E-MASUMA FATEMA BINTE IMAM MUSA-E-KADHIM A.S. She was the daughter of our 7th Imam, Imam Musa-e-Kadhim A.S. and the sister of Imam Ali Redha A.S. Her mother’s name was Ummul Banin Najma. The meaning of Qum is to “stand” as the ship of Nabi Nooh A.S. had stopped here. It is said that our 12th Imam A.S. will start Jehad from here. One hundred fifty years before the Holy Prophet (SAW) died he said that Masuma-e-Qum one of his daughters would be buried in Qum, where many Mujtahid and A’alem would be ready to preach. After the departure of Imam Redha A.S. from Medina, Bibi Masuma-e-Qum missed her brother so much that she decided to go to Mashad also known as Khorasan to meet him. When she reached Qum, which is on the way to Mashad, she got the news that the Imam had been poisoned and had died. She was very upset and became ill. Within 40 days of the death of the Imam, she passed away in Qum. They found her grave had already been dug and two men came with Nikab (covered faces) and led Salaat-e-Janaaza and buried her. It is narrated that our Imam has said that before visiting him in Mashad you should first visit his sister in Qum, and that whoever visits her shall enter Jannat. MASJID-E-JUMKARAN Hassan Bin Maslah, by the order of our 12th Imam, Hazrat Mehdi A.S built this Masjid. The Imam has said that to pray four Rakaat Salaat in this Masjid is equal to the Thawab of praying inside Khan-e-Ka’aba. It is narrated that Imam Mahdi A.S. visits this Masjid every Tuesday night. There is a well behind this Masjid and Zuwars write AREEZA asking the Imam to take their Haajat to Allah (SWT) and they put it in this well. Sheikh Saleh (Hassan Maslah Jamkarany) narrates in his book that one Thursday night on the eve of 17th of Ramadhan, he was sleeping in Jamkaran site (small village) when suddenly he heard someone knocking at the door. He opened it and saw a couple of Sheikhs (clergymen) who after saluting him asked him to follow them, telling him that his master wanted to see him. He went with them to a place, where Masjid-e-Jamkaran (now stands). He saw a throne and a very nice carpet on the floor and a young man of about 30 years of age sitting on it and he was informed that he (the person sitting on the throne) was our 12th Imam A.S. An old man was sitting beside him and was reading a book and more than 60 people in green and white robe were praying around the throne. Later on, he was made to understand that the old man was Nabi Khizr A.S. Our Imam called Sheikh Saleh by his name and told him to tell the people that they were planting on land, which was not just meant for planting. They had to pay back all the profit they made from the crops and with the proceeds they were to build a Masjid on this land. This was a very sacred land and Allah (SWT) picked it from many others. Sheikh Saleh told the Imam that the people would not believe him and the Imam should give him some sign or a letter. The Imam replied that some kind of a sign at the site would be put until the people accept his message. “So, go and deliver my message to them to build the Masjid from ‘ardeha’ funds from our private property. Tell the people that this is a very sacred place and they should recite four Rakaat Salaat. Two Rakaat with the Niyat of Tahiyyat-e-Masjid and the other two Rakaat are for Imam-e-Dhamana A.S.” The Imam further said that each person that recites these four Rakaat would get the Thawab of reciting inside the Khan-e-Ka'aba. The Imam also said that among the sheep of “Jaafar Kashany”, a shepherd, there was a black and white sheep, which Sheikh Saleh must buy and sacrifice on this land and then distribute the meat among the sick and the poor Allah (SWT) would then heal them. Sheikh Saleh writes in his book that he returned to his house but could not get any sleep and was thinking until morning. After Salaat-e-Fajr he immediately went to the place the Imam had mentioned and found that a boundary of chains had already been put around the land and that was the sign of the area. Sheikh Saleh further writes that he then went to Qum and when reaching the house that he was asked to visit, he met a man waiting for him at the door who told him that his master had been waiting to see him since Fajr. He was escorted inside the house and after exchanging salaams the Syed then asked Sheikh Saleh whether his name was Hassan Maslah, to which he replied yes. He told Sheikh Saleh that he dreamed last night that he would be coming to see him (the Imam) and asked Sheikh Saleh to narrate his dream. Sheikh Hassan Maslah repeated his whole dream and after that they went towards the land designated for the Masjid, we saw Jaffer Kashany the shepherd and among his flock of sheep we saw the white and black sheep that was at the end of the flock. The shepherd swore that he had never seen that sheep before in his flock and how hard he tried to catch the sheep he was not able. Sheikh Hassan Maslah Jamkarany said the sheep came to him as if it knew him for years. He caught it and sacrificed it on the land and distributed the meat as per instructions in his dream. The Masjid was then erected and the chains that were around the plot were removed and taken to Qum. The sick used to visit him and rub their bodies against the chains and they would be healed. After the death of Sheikh Hassan Maslah Jamkarany all the chains disappeared. The Masjid was built in the year 393 AH by the order of our 12th Imam A.S. TEHERAN – ZIYARAATS RAUZA OF SHAH ABDUL AZIM A.S. He was the great grandson of Imam Hassan A.S. RAUZA OF JANABE HAMZA BIN ABUL QASIM IBNE IMAM MOOSA-E-KADHIM A.S. He was the grandson of Imam Musa-e-Kadhim A.S. RAUZA OF SAYYED TAHIR He was the grandson of Imam Zainul Abedeen A.S. RAUZA OF IMAMZADA SALEH BIN IMAM MOOSA-E-KADHIM A.S. He was the brother of Imam Redha A.S. RAUZA OF SHEIKH SUDDUQUE He was a great A’alem and was born by the Dua of our 12th Imam A.S. KOAHE BIBI SHAHRBANOO A.S. She was the wife of Imam Hussein A.S. and the mother of Imam Zainul Abedeen A.S. It is narrated that Imam Hussein A.S. instructed Bibi Shahrbanoo that after he was martyred in Kerbala she should mount the white horse “Zuljana” who will take her back to Iran. She followed the instructions and truly “Zuljana” took her to Iran but her brothers in Iran did not accept her since she had married an Arab. Her brothers wanted to kill her so Zuljana took her to the mountains of Shimran and entered a cave and the cave closed behind her so her brothers could not catch her. MUSEUM OF TEHERAN Formerly this was the palace of Shah Reza and if you get a chance you should visit it. TEHERAN/MASHAD You will fly from Teheran to Mashad and on arrival will be transferred to your Hotel. MASHAD RAUZA OF IMAM ALI REDHA A.S. He was born in Medina on Thursday 11th Zilkaad in the year 148 A.H. He was the son of our 7th Imam – Imam Musa-e-Kadhim A.S. and his mother’s name was Ummul Banin Najma. He became Imam, at the age of 35 years after the death of his father. Imam Redha A.S. lived in Medina, but Mamoon invited him to Mashad, also known as Khorasan. Mamoon’s main aim was to subdue the troubled Persian Province and he realized that Imam Redha A.S. was the only person who could achieve peace in Iran formerly known as Persia. The Imam was reluctant to leave Medina, where he was leading a quite life. Under the circumstances, however he had no choice, so he went to Khorasan. Upon arrival, Mamoon gave the Imam a royal reception and treated him with honour and declared his intention of making the Imam his successor. Imam Redha A.S. told Mamoon openly “I know why you are doing this but there is no point in refusing because my death will come before yours.” Mamoon forced the Imam to accept to become his heir and thus on 27thRamadhan in the year 201 A.H., Imam Redha A.S. was officially designated as Mammon’s heir. A gold coin was minted in the name of the Imam A.S. Distribution of this coin amongst the people subdued the enemies of the empire and Mamoon’s purpose was accomplished. Within 18 months, Persia was under control. Later Mamoon poisoned the Imam by feeding him with poisoned grapes, and made a great show of his sorrow. Thus our 8th Imam, Imam Ali Redha A.S., died on 17th Safar 203 A.H. at the age of 55 years and is buried here. Our Imam is also well known as “Imam Dhamin” and this is due to a famous story narrated by historians. One day as he was travelling he saw a hunter capture a deer and wanted to slay it. The Imam heard the deer crying and had tears in her eyes. The deer addressed our Imam in her language, and told him that she had babies who needed to be fed by her and that he should request the hunter to let her go and feed her babies first. The Imam fully understood the language of the deer and told the hunter to let the deer go and that after she fed her babies she would return to the hunter. The hunter was not prepared to listen to this and told the Imam that he would let her go if he would guarantee the return of the mother deer. The Imam guaranteed and that is why he is known as Imam Dhamin. Dhamin means guarantee. If you visit the huge lecture room, which was built after the birth of, the Islamic Republic of Iran you will see the artist has drawn the story of the deer beautifully on one of the walls. GOHARSHAD MASJID This Masjid is situated adjacent to the Holy Shrine of Imam Redha A.S. It was built in 821 AH under the orders of Gowharshad Khatun, Shahrok Mirza’s wife. Its area is 9410 sq. meters and includes a courtyard, four porches and seven large prayer halls. Two beautiful minarets, each 40 meters high, are located on both sides of Maqsureh Porch. There is an inscription on the porch written by Baisonqor, one of the best calligraphists of the time. The Sahib-al Zaman Pulpit is in the Maqsureh porch and it was built in 1243 with walnut wood and without using any iron or nail. This Masjid has a public library with 34,650 volumes. MUSEUM OF QURAAN IN THE HARAM OF THE RAUZA OF IMAM REDHA A.S. One should not miss the opportunity to visit this museum. It has pages of the Quran written by hand by Imam Ali A.S., Imam Zainul Abedeen A.S. and other Imams. LUNCH AS A GUEST OF IMAM REDHA A.S. You may not get this opportunity again. You should take your passport and go to the office of the Pilgrims which is situated in the Haram of Imam Redha’s A.S. They will mark your passport and give you a ticket for the meal. At this restaurant they feed about 4000 Zuwar each day. Thousands of Iranians have to wait for years before they get a chance to have a meal at this restaurant. They serve you a very large portion of rice, curry and bread. At the entrance you will find hundreds of Iranian begging you to bring them some food (Niaz) from the restaurant. We suggest you take a few zip lock bags with you and put the food in it. When you come out you can distribute them to the people waiting for this once in a lifetime “Tabaruk” but you must be very careful because they will jump on you like bees. There are many Ziyarat around Mashad and you should try and visit them all. TOMB OF IMAMZADA SULTAN AHMED A.S. TOMB OF KHWAJA ABU SALT HARVI R.A. He was a good friend of Imam Redha A.S. When the Imam was poisoned by Mamoon and was laying on his deathbed, the Imam said his last Vasiyat (Will) to Abu Salt. TOMB OF KHAJEH RABIEE R.A. Rabiee bin Haytham known as Khajeh Rabiee was famous for his piety. His tomb is in the middle of a garden with a very high dome. Its construction dates back to the 11th century and is considered a Safavid monument. It was one of the most important buildings of Shah Abbas period in Khorasan. There are two inscriptions written by Ali Ridha Abbasi inside the shrine. The shrine is located at the end of Khajeh Rabiee Avenue and one of the great public cemeteries of Mashad lies next to his tomb. He died in 63 H. TOMB OF KHWAJA MORAD R.A. His tomb is about 14 km in southeast Mashad on the outskirts of Binalood Mountains. His actual name is Herthameh bin Ayn and was a disciple of Imam Redha A.S. He died in 21 H. MUSEUM OF FERDOWSI Abul Qasim Ferdowsi (died 411 H) was the greatest epic poet who composed Shahnameh (poetry) and took 30 years to complete. It weighs about 73 kilograms. His shrine is located 22km northwest of Mashad. The monument is surrounded by a beautiful garden and was completed in 1968 AD. It is believed that Imam Redha A.S., while on his way to Tous in the 9th century made a stop here and delivered a speech to the audience who had gathered to welcome him to Neishapur. It is narrated that he said his Salaat on a slab of stone and left his footprints on the slab, which is now mounted on the wall. There is also spring water coming out from the rocks and is said to be a Miracle of our Imam where people drink the water in a special bowl for Shafa. TOMB OF ATTR He was a poet. TOMB OF KAMAL-AL-MULK He was also a great artist. TOMB OF OMAR KHAYYAM He was an astronomical mathematician and a famous poet. His work is well known in the Muslim world. RAUZA OF SAYYED IBRAHIM A.S. He was the brother of Imam Redha A.S. and was also executed by a Bani Abbasi representative. TOUR OF NEISHAPUR CITY SHIRAZ – SHAH CHIRAGH A.S. The Rauza of Shah Chiragh A.S. the brother of Imam Redha A.S. is in Shiraz.