Mashhad

[mash-had]

noun

Persian name of Meshed.

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Contemporary Examples of mashhad

In early September 2014 residence of Mashhad city in northeastern iran reported graffiti hailing ISIS.
Iran Says It’s Under Attack by ISIS
Jassem Al Salami
October 9, 2014

Historical Examples of mashhad

In Karballa, Medina and Mashhad worship is conducted in this manner.
Modern Persia
Mooshie G. Daniel
Kpuk (Kpik) M. was in Mashhad; often though they sent to him, he behaved unmanly, spoke senseless words, and did not come.
The Bbur-nma in English
Babur, Emperor of Hindustan
But while they sit still there in Mashhad with nothing decided, the Sultns arrive by forced marches.
The Bbur-nma in English
Babur, Emperor of Hindustan
Those going to Karballa take from three to five months, likewise those going to Mashhad.
Modern Persia
Mooshie G. Daniel

British Dictionary definitions for mashhad

Mashhad

Meshed

noun

a city in NE Iran: an important holy city of Shi'ite Muslims; carpet manufacturing. Pop: 2 147 000 (2005 est)

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