The pilgrim

Laid to rest in north east of Iran and at the heart of the country’s second most populace city of Mashhad, is Imam Reza’s body, the eighth Shi’a Imam. The Shrine of this holy leader is visited by millions of Muslims every year. The peak is the anniversary of his martyrdom. Each year on 26 May, millions convene at the holy Shrine to pay their respects and renew their allegiance to the house of Prophet Muhammad and his grandsons. Many of these visitors go on this pilgrimage on foot. In what is said to be a reenactment of Imam Reza’s journey from the historical city of Neyshabur, Caravans of devout followers walk the 120 kilometer path in a span of 2 to 3 days.
The Pilgrim follows Vahid on his soul searching journey which has left him with an undying experience in spirituality and connectedness.


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