Near to the borders of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, Mashhad is home to one of Shia Islam’s holiest places, The Shrine Of Emam Reza. Non-believers are welcome to visit the complex on any day but Friday.
The holy Shrine of Emam Reza. The building is stunning, inside and out.
The Shrine Of Emam Reza is the holiest site open to non-Muslims. It is amongst the most marvelous buildings I have visited.
Photography inside the complex is not permitted, and non-Muslims must be guided through. The white marble floor and walls are spotless and glow like daylight.
As we marvelled at the serene beauty of the shrine, our female guide asked incrdulously, "Don't you have a camera?"
Rest time.
A huge stash of safron.
The bazaar in Mashhad.
An old Mercedes bus took us to Tehran from Mashhad, Iran.