Hosseini Ashkouri: Tourism and Cultural Capacities of Langarud's Sacred Shrines to Be Identified

Langarud – Head of the Langarud Endowments and Charity Affairs Office, stressing the need to identify the capacities of sacred shrines, said: To upgrade the status of these religious sites, their tourism and cultural capacities should be utilized.

Hojjat-ul-Islam Seyyed Hamed Hosseini Ashkuri, in a conversation with Mehr reporter, regarding the visit to the holy shrines of Chalkiasar, Golbagh Sar, Sadat Mahalla, Pusht Laleh Sar, Papkiadeh, Khalkyasar, which took place at noon on Monday, stated that a field survey of the holy shrines is necessary, and the purpose of these visits is to know the conditions of each tomb, examine the existing capacities, and evaluate the measures that can be taken to improve their condition and increase their cultural and social functions. gave

Regarding the geographical location of this blessed endowment, the head of Langrod Endowment and Charitable Affairs Department said: Each of these places has its own characteristics according to the geographical location, construction conditions, cultural capacities and the number of pilgrims, and it is necessary to plan for each of them according to the existing conditions.

Hojjat-ul-Islam Hosseini Ashkuri stated that it is not possible to consider a single version for all the blessed shrines, and clarified: in these visits, the capacities of each shrine are checked separately to determine in which areas there is a possibility of more activity and how to provide better conditions for the pilgrims and the people of the region with proper planning.

The development of Bekaa Motabreke requires planning and using the capacity of elites and youth

The head of the Endowment and Charitable Affairs Department of Langrod stressed the necessity of simultaneously paying attention to the various dimensions of the blessed Beqaa and stated: the civil, cultural, social and tourism capacities of these places should be taken into consideration and besides addressing the construction and grounds, he also had a plan to strengthen cultural activities and provide the necessary facilities for pilgrims.

He added: Some blessed places can play a more effective role in the field of religious tourism and attracting visitors due to their location and surrounding capacities. Of course, the realization of this issue requires the identification of facilities, examination of needs and proper use of existing opportunities.

Hojjatul Islam Hosseini Ashkuri, referring to the role of trustees in managing and promoting the affairs of the holy shrine, said: One of the important issues in this field is to examine the performance of the trustees and the extent of their planning to improve the state of the shrine. It is necessary for the custodians of each monument to know what goals they are pursuing and to have a specific and executable plan to achieve those goals.

Emphasizing the need to use the capacity of capable people in each region, he continued: using the viewpoint of elites, experts, experienced people and young people can help to better identify needs and provide appropriate solutions. Every region has a valuable human capacity, which can be used to advance the development and cultural programs of the blessed region if the opportunity for participation is provided.

Head of Endowments and Charitable Affairs Department of Langrud noted: Boards of Trustees are expected to move in the direction of improving the status of Bekaa Motbareke with a responsible and program-oriented approach, and according to the guidelines of the Supreme Leader and related regulations, provide the ground for upgrading the status of these places.

Organizing the affairs of Bekaa Motbareke requires compliance with the rules and coordination with the boards of trustees

Hojjatul Islam Hosseini Ashkuri pointed out the need to pay attention to the position of the trustees of the blessed Beqaa and stated: the administration of the affairs of these places must follow the rules and follow the legal and specific path and it is necessary for people who intend to carry out actions within the boundaries of the Beqaa to make the necessary coordination with the relevant authorities and boards of trustees before any action.

Referring to some issues that have arisen in the field of interference of individuals or groups in the affairs of the holy place, he added: In matters such as organizing graves, taking care of trees, changes in the area and implementation of construction measures, the conditions of each place and related regulations should be considered. Carrying out these actions without sufficient coordination may cause differences or create problems in the process of implementing the planned programs.

The head of Awqaf and Charitable Affairs Department of Langrod emphasized: The goal is not to prevent people's participation and cooperation; Rather, it is necessary to carry out these collaborations in a specific framework and with the coordination of the relevant trustees so that decisions are made based on the real needs of the tomb and considering its materials.