Mashhad is the second largest city of Iran with a resourceful history. It has many potentials for socio-economic development. A considerable number of colleges and universities, libraries and information centers, museums, etc. provide services for a population of nearly 4 millions. Every year the mosuleum of Imam Reza welcomes millions of enthusiastic people from all over the country and other nations. The Library of Astan Qods is one of the oldest libraries in the moslem world with a valuable collection of manuscripts. Mashhad is also known for the famous Iranian epic poet Ferdowsi.
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Links to sites which represent Mashhad:
1. Farsinet at: http://www.farsinet.com/mashhad/
2. Tehran Stanford at:http://tehran.stanford.edu/imagemap/mashad.html
The mosuleum of Imam Reza in Mashhad
The holy shrine of Imam Reza, Mashhad, Iran