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Mashhad

One of the largest mosque complexes in the world, around the tomb of Imam Reza, drawing millions of pilgrims a year.

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Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Our full guide to Mashhad is being written. It's on the Iran list as Must-See.

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