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    Mashhad 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. It has a population of about … See more

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    Ancient Greek sources mention the passage and residence of Alexander the Great in this land, which was called "Susia" (Ancient Greek:… See more

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    At the 2006 census, its population was 2,410,800 in 621,697 households. The following census in 2011 counted 2,766,258 people in … See more

    The language mainly spoken in Mashhad is Persian with a variating Mashhadi accent, which can at times, prove itself as a sort of dialect. The Mashhadi Persian dialect is somewhat … See more

    Mashhad is one of the most populous cities in Iran. The city of Mashhad, despite the many job capacities it has created for different groups of … See more

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    The city is located at 36.20º North latitude and 59.35º East longitude, in the valley of the Kashafrud River near Turkmenistan, between the two… See more

    Mashhad is Iran's second largest automobile production hub. The city's economy is based mainly on dry fruits, salted nuts, saffron, Iranian sweets like gaz and sohaan,… See more

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    Long a center of secular and religious learning, Mashhad has been a center for the Islamic arts and… See more

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  2. Mashhad | Meaning, History, Tourism, & Map | Britannica

    WEBMar 9, 2024 · Mashhad, city, capital of Khorasan-e Razavi ostan (province), northeastern Iran. Mashhad is Irans second largest city in terms of population, the burial place of the eighth imam, Ali al-Rida, and a major …

  3. Mashhad travel - Lonely Planet | Iran, Middle East

    WEBMashhad is Irans holiest and second-largest city. Its raison d’être and main sight is the beautiful, massive and ever-growing Haram (shrine complex) commemorating the AD 818 martyrdom of Shiite Islam’s eighth Imam, …

  4. Mashhad is a city of pilgrimage and spirituality in Iran, where millions of faithful flock to pay their respects to Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam and a descend… See more
    Mashhad is a city of pilgrimage and spirituality in Iran, where millions of faithful flock to pay their respects to Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam and a descendant of Prophet Mohammad. His shrine, the Haram-e Razavi, is a complex of mosques, courtyards, museums, and libraries that dazzles with its golden domes, minarets, and tilework. Mashhad also offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Khorasan, a region that once spanned from Central Asia to the Caspian Sea. You can explore the ancient city of Tus, the birthplace of the poet Ferdowsi, the tomb of the mystic poet Attar, and the Nader Shah Museum, dedicated to the founder of the Afsharid dynasty.
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  5. The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Mashhad, Iran - Culture Trip

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    Almost 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.
    Mashhad is considered as the 2nd biggest and the populous city of Iran after Tehran due to it is religious, industry and economic conditions. Mashhad is known as the most important attraction for the passengers who are willing to visit Imam Reza holy shrine (8th Shia Imam), the biggest holy shrine in Iran.
    In the Central District of Mashhad County, it serves as the capital of Razavi Khorasan Province, the county, and the district. It has a population of about 3,400,000 (2016 census), which includes the areas of Mashhad Taman and Torqabeh. The city was governed by different ethnic groups over the course of its history.
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    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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