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Located in Northeastern Iran, Mashad is an important center of the carpet weaving industry. It is also considered the most holy city of Iran. This is because it holds the shrine of Imam Reza who is very dear to Muslims around the world. Mashad carpets are usually bright and cleverly colored therefore litteraly giving life to any dull room. Their color schemes are usually tones of red or blue. Mashad carpets are very well made and they will last a very long time, as would any other persian rug.

Located in Northeastern Iran, Mashad is an important center of the carpet weaving industry. It is also considered the most holy city of Iran. This is because it holds the shrine of Imam Reza who is very dear to Muslims around the world. Mashad carpets are usually bright and cleverly colored therefore litteraly giving life to any dull room. Their color schemes are usually tones of red or blue. Mashad carpets are very well made and they will last a very long time, as would any other persian rug.

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==History==

==History==

Meshad, also spelled Mash-had, is a city located in the Khorasan Province of northeastern Iran. Meshad is an ancient city and was once the capital of Persia's Greater Khorasan Province. It is a holy place and a destination for Shia Muslim pilgrims making their way to the tomb of Imam Reza, located in the center of the city. The tomb of the famous patriotic poet Ferdowsi (935— tozo CE) is located in Tus, near Meshad.<br>

Meshad, also spelled Mash-had, is a city located in the Khorasan Province of northeastern Iran. Meshad is an ancient city and was once the capital of Persia's Greater Khorasan Province. It is a holy place and a destination for Shia Muslim pilgrims making their way to the tomb of Imam Reza, located in the center of the city. The tomb of the famous patriotic poet Ferdowsi (935— tozo CE) is located in Tus, near Meshad.<br>