Thousands of Pilgrims Served Iftar in Imam Reza Shrine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – On the eve of Imam Hassan Mujtaba’s (AS) birth anniversary, 38,000 pilgrims were hosted for Iftar at the Imam Reza (AS) Shrine and across Mashhad, according to the shrine’s senior director.
According to Astan News, Reza Khorakian said the grand Iftar gathering took place at the Imam Reza Shrine, where pilgrims and residents participated in the largest Razavi hospitality event.
He highlighted the contributions of the Pilgrims’ Services Department, the Sacred Places Department, and the Hazrat Reza (AS) Guesthouse in ensuring proper arrangements. "In this grand feast, 10,000 pilgrims and residents were served in the Imam Hassan Mujtaba (AS) courtyard," he said.
Khorakian added that 4,000 people were also hosted for Iftar in the Hazrat Zahra (SA) portico and the shrine’s guesthouse, where they received blessed meals.
Additionally, 20,000 more individuals were served Iftar at stations around the shrine, while 4,000 meals were distributed to households in different parts of Mashhad.
He noted that invitations for the Iftar were delivered to homes in Mashhad, targeting specific groups such as those under the support of the Imam Khomeini Relief Committee, the Welfare Organization, and city sanitation workers.
Furthermore, on the night of Imam Hassan’s birth anniversary, 40,000 light Iftar packs containing bread, cheese, and dates were distributed at tea houses, along with another 40,000 packs of milk, cheese, and dates among worshippers in prayer rows across the shrine’s courtyards and porticos.
As part of Ramadan observances, a daily Quran recitation session is held in the Maqsoora Porch of Goharshad Mosque before Maghrib and Isha prayers.
