Devotees love to enjoy Pilgrimage Tours to Mashad with family and friends. Mashad is the 2nd largest city located in Iran. This rustic city of Mashad is infact one of the holiest city in Iran mainly for the Shia community. It is also the capital of Khorasan province in Iran. The cool temperatures and the sightseeing attractions of the city have made Mashad the ideal destination for a vacation. Various tours are conducted in Mashad for the tourists. Pilgrimage Tours to Mashad is popular among the locals as well as for the outside visitors.
With the spread of the religion of Islam in various parts of the world and particularly in the country of Iran numerous tombs of Imams have been constructed throughout the country. Imams were the descendants of Islam prophet. The places were the tombs are constructed have been developed into venues of shrines and pilgrimage spots. One of the celebrated pilgrimage spot in Iran is Mashad. Many shrines have been constructed in Mashad.
The shrines in Mashad have been built by the religious leaders. Moreover, many beautiful buildings have been built in this area. The buildings constructed in the pilgrimage spot in Mashad boast of fantastic architectural design and styles.
Pilgrimage Tours to Mashad is very popular. Pilgrimage Tours to Mashad include paying a visit to the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza. This venue was the burial spot for Imam Reza. There is an artistic complex lying close to this holy shrine. There is also the Gohar-shad Mosque which is attached to the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza.
While on a trip to the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza you can find golden dome which beautifully lies over the building of the shrine. Visiting this marvel will be a long cherished moment for you. Moreover, during your visit to the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza you can also come across numerous historical and other artistic monuments.
Pilgrimage Tours to Mashad also include visiting the Gowharshad Mosque. The main attraction of the Gowharshad Mosque is the 50 meters high faience dome. The Gowharshad Mosque was constructed between the periods of 1405 to 1418. Pilgrimage Tours to Mashad are conducted for about 7 to 16 days for the tourists.
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