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2026-05-31 17:32
By Afshin Majlesi
Riab, an example of heritage preservation, sustainable tourism and community participation
TEHRAN – The historical village of Riab in eastern Iran is emerging as a leading example of heritage preservation, sustainable tourism and community participation as it seeks international recognition through the United Nations Tourism (UN Tourism) Best Tourism Villages initiative.
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2026-05-30 08:25
By Afshin Majlesi
Bajestan: A quiet treasure beyond Iran’s tourist trail
TEHRAN - Set against the plain beauty of eastern Iran’s desert landscapes, the ancient city of Bajestan remains one of the lesser-known destinations of the country, despite possessing a remarkable combination of history, architecture, and natural scenery.
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2026-05-17 17:54
By Afshin Majlesi
Riab assessed against UN Tourism criteria for global recognition
TEHRAN - Officials in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province said the village of Riab in Gonabad County is being evaluated according to criteria set by the United Nations tourism body as part of its bid to be recognized among the world’s best tourism villages.
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2026-02-11 16:25
North Khorasan has capacity to become standalone tourism destination, official says
TEHRAN - North Khorasan province has the capacity to become a complete tourism destination on its own, a senior tourism official said during a one-day visit to the province.
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2026-01-17 17:53
Tribal tourism, a neglected potential in Khorasan Razavi province
TEHRAN—Tribal tourism is a neglected potential of counties of Khorasan Razavi province.
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2026-01-12 18:18
Khorasan Razavi focuses on tourism markets with shared culture, official says
TEHRAN—Khorasan Razavi province seeks to boost foreign tourism through concentrating on target markets which have cultural, language, and religious commonalities and preparing the ground for contribution of private sector in international collaborations.
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2026-01-10 15:55
Gazelle breeding site, tourism attraction of Cheshmeh Gol village
TEHRAN--A gazelle breeding site in Cheshmeh Gol village, Torbat-e Jam county, Khorasan Razavi province, is turning into a tourist site in close cooperation with the Department of Environment.
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2026-01-10 15:47
Branding to boost tourism in Torbat-e Jam villages
TEHRAN - A local tourism official believes a new push for branding and proper marketing is essential for having sustainable tourism for the villages of Torbat-e Jam county in Khorasan Razavi province.
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2026-01-07 17:00
Khaf emerges as destination for international visitors
TEHRAN — The city of Khaf in Iran’s northeastern Khorasan Razavi province is drawing growing attention from international visitors, local tourism officials said.
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2025-12-13 17:16
Mashhad to hold specialized exhibition to boost tourism, pilgrimage
TEHRAN--Mashhad's specialized exhibition in the field of pilgrimage and tourism will be held in January 2026 in line with the plan to transform Mashhad, the capital city of Khorasan Razavi province, into a free zone for tourism and pilgrimage.
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2025-11-24 17:18
Mashhad hosting 4,000 pilgrims arriving on foot for Hazrat Fatemeh mourning
TEHRAN - More than 2,500 pilgrims arriving on foot entered Mashhad on Sunday to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA), the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Local officials expect the number of pilgrims entering the holy city on foot may reach 4,000.
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2025-11-21 17:33
Khorasan Razavi has high potential for organizing literary, philosophical tours: researcher
TEHRAN--Given Iran's literary and philosophical history, especially in Khorasan Razavi, this province has high potential for organizing literary and philosophical tourism tours, a faculty member of Gorgan’s Hakim Jorjani Institute of Higher Education said.
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2025-11-14 17:15
Khorasan Razavi tourism chief emphasizes importance of interaction between regional countries
TEHRAN--Director General of Khorasan Razavi Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department Seyyed Javad Mousavi emphasized the importance of cultural interaction between the countries of the region on the sideline of his visit to Kyrgyzstan.
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2025-11-09 17:09
Indigenous houses: forgotten treasures of Khorasan region
TEHRAN — Many cities and rural villages in Khorasan Razavi province, known for their rich history and central role in shaping Iranian culture and identity, hold hidden treasures of traditional architecture and authentic lifestyles reflected in their historical houses.
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2025-10-15 16:24
Turkmen weddings: a celebration of identity and family
TEHRAN--Turkmen weddings are popular because they are more than just celebrations — they are living, dynamic expressions of a proud culture that honors history, family, and identity in joyous, unforgettable ways.
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2025-10-06 15:11
Non-oil export from Khorasan Razavi province up 34% in H1
TEHRAN- The value of non-oil export from Khorasan Razavi province, in the northeast of Iran, rose 34 percent during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), as compared to the first half of the previous year, according to a provincial official.
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2025-09-26 17:36
Mashhad eyes sisterhood agreement with Mecca, Medina
TEHRAN – Ahmad Masoumifar, head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ office in northeast Iran, has proposed establishing a sisterhood agreement between Mashhad and the Saudi cities of Mecca or Medina.
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2025-08-30 20:15
Eight arrested as IRGC dismantles Mossad-linked terror cell in eastern Iran
TEHRAN – As part of its ongoing crackdown on terrorists and spies, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has successfully dismantled a terror cell with ties to Israel’s infamous Mossad spy agency. The operation, conducted in Khorasan Razavi province was announced through a statement published on Saturday.
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2025-08-27 17:37
Qeshm-Mashhad direct flights start to boost religious tourism
TEHRAN-- Direct flights to the holy city of Mashhad in Khorasan Razavi province from the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm began this week in a move to the development of religious tourism and economic ties, the director general of Qeshm International Airport has said.
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2025-08-20 18:03
Opportunity available for 1m pilgrims to reside in holy city of Mashhad: deputy minister
TEHRAN—Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni Bandpei gave news of the possibility of providing accommodation for one million people in the holy city of Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province, during the last days of the month of Safar, which coincides with the anniversary of the demise of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the martyrdom of Imam Hassan (AS), and the martyrdom of Imam Reza (AS).
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2025-08-15 16:24
2,500-year-old qanat still flowing despite drought threats
TEHRAN--Qasabeh qanat (an ancient underground water network) in Gonabad, Khorasan Razavi province, has been less affected by drought, given its access to deep underground water resources, said Hamdireza Mahmoudi, the director of the World Site of Gonabad’s Qasabeh Qanat.
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2025-08-05 17:39
Akhlamad, the most tourist-friendly village of Khorasan Razavi province
TEHRAN—Akhlamad as one of the most touristic villages ok Khorasan Razavi province, annually host many domestic and foreign tourists, said a tourism chief of the province.
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2025-08-03 16:16
Nashtifan’s nine windmills restored
TEHRAN—Head of Khaf Cultural Heritage Department gave news of the end of restoration of nine ancient windmills of Nashtifan in Khorasan Razavi province.
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2025-08-02 16:50
Radkan Tower: symbol of Iranians’ history, culture, science
TEHRAN—Radkan Tower in Chenaran, Khorasan Razavi province, not only represents the architectural art of its era, but also shows the deep connection between science, art, and the daily lives of the people of that time, said the head of Chenaran Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department.
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2025-07-28 17:48
Fariman to launch industrial tourism tours in northeast Iran
TEHRAN—Mehdi Naseri, Governor of Fariman county in Khorasan Razavi province, has welcomed the Governor-General’s proposal on launching industrial tourism tours in Fariman and called it an important opportunity for improving the entrepreneurship and economic development of the region.
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2025-07-14 14:02
Solar power plants with capacity of 11.5 MW put into operation in Khorasan Razavi
TEHRAN- Solar power plants with the capacity of 11.5 megawatts (MW) were put into operation in Khorasan Razavi province, in the northeast of Iran, on Monday morning.