Erfan Mahmoud Bokhari who had come to the Razavi Holy Shrine got closely familiar with museums, courtyard, Razavi Shrine’s porticos, and Astan Quds Razavi center for conferences and exhibitions.
Referring to his feelings over his presence in the Razavi Illuminated Shrine, he stated, “My feelings as a Shia Muslims entering into the Hazrat Reza’s (A.S.) Illuminated Shrine cannot be conveyed via words”.
Bokhari stressed, “Like thousands of other pilgrims, I also deeply connected with the Holy Shrine and this inner feeling was very beautiful to me”.
Referring to the annual presence of thousands of Pakistani pilgrims in Mashhad, Pakistan's consul general added, “As it is observable in many courtyards, lots of Pakistani caravans arrive here every year to visit Razavi Shrine”. He also said, “This high number of pilgrims suggest existence of a good relation between Pakistani government and nation and Astan Quds Razavi”.
Referring to the Shia population in Pakistan, he reiterated, “We do love the household of the Apostle of God (S.A.W.), we do respect them and we have to strive to copy their lifestyle and conduct”.
He said, “As the counsel general of Pakistan in Mashhad, I do try to deepen this connection and pave the way for facilitation of Iranians’ travel to Pakistan”.