The Imam Reza (PBUH) International Festival is held annually by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran both at the national and international levels; it is held at the occasion of the lightened and prosperous birth anniversary of the Scholar of the Household of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Them), Imam Ali Ibh Musa al-Reza (PBUH) and for the birth anniversary of her ladyship the benevolent of the Ahl al-Bayt, Fatimah Masoomeh (S.A.A.), and also in respect of Hazrat Shah Cheragh (PBUH), during the Ten Days of Keramat Celebration (from the first till the eleventh of Dhu al-Qidah). This festival is of major importance since every year intellectuals, scientists and artists and in one word, creators of fine Razavi artistic works create fine and invaluable pieces of art to expand Razavi culture, lifestyle, and knowledge. These works are created in cooperation with member organizations and institutions of the festival, supports from the community and the esteemed government of Iran, and with the special attention from the Islamic Consultative Assembly, especially members of the cultural committee, as well as with exceptional guidance from great leading religious authorities and scholars which all provide the ground for the festival to be held in a spiritual atmosphere.