Iran is no stranger to Christianity, as the history of Christianity in Iran dates back to the early years. Today, the majority of Iranians practice Shi’ism (branch of Islam), which is also their national religion. However, Iran is filled with locals and aliens that practice Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Judaism.

Roughly 300,000 Christians live and work in Iran, due to which you can easily find around 600 churches around the country. While we cannot cover all the churches, we bring you some of the most famous churches in Iran.

Mashhad, the capital of the Razavi Khorasan Province, is known as one of Iran’s holiest cities. Mashhad is home to one of the country’s holiest sites, which is visited by millions of pilgrims each year. It is said to be the ultimate resting place of Islam’s eighth Imam, who was poisoned in 817 CE. During your visit to Mashhad, you may take use of a relatively modern bus system that provides safe and dependable transportation.

A relatively recent bus system provides dependable transportation while exploring in Mashhad; it can take you from mausoleums, mosques, and shrine complexes to bustling bazaars and lively eateries. The city’s stringent clothing requirement applies to both male and female tourists. Here we listed all the necessary information you need to plan your itinerary for Mashhad holiday.