Ready-made plan
Mashhad destination pack
The shrine of Imam al-Rida (AS) in Mashhad. A separate pack, not part of the Iraq route.
- Cities
- Mashhad
- Suggested length
- Flexible
A pack for the Mashhad site covered by this guide. It is a separate journey from the Iraq itineraries.
Mashhad
The shrine of Imam al-Rida (AS).
Stop 1: Shrine of Imam Ali al-Rida (AS)
مرقد الإمام الرضا المقدس
- The shrine in Mashhad, north-eastern Iran, of Imam Ali al-Rida (AS), son of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (AS) and father of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (AS). It is the only shrine of the Twelve Imams in Iran. Read the guide to Shrine of Imam Ali al-Rida (AS)
Before you go
- Durations are suggestions, not schedules. Crowds, especially during Muharram and Arbaeen, can change everything.
- Opening times, journey times and access rules are not included because they change. Check locally on the day.
- Follow shrine staff, police and posted entrance instructions.