President Rouhani arrived in holy city of Mashhad on Tuesday to make pilgrimage to Imam Reza (AS), the 8th Imam of Shias.
Upon arrival at Mashhad's Hashemi Nejad International Airport, Dr Rouhani was welcomed by the Governor General, Deputy Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, and a number of local officials.
Immediately after reaching Mashhad, the President headed for Imam Reza's (AS) tomb and made pilgrimage.