Typology of Imam Reza (PBUH) Pilgrim's Journey Experience

Reviewing the available multiplicity in the categorization of piety in pilgrimage, and assuming that pilgrimage and its rites are part of people’s piety, this study attempts to answer the questions of which category or integrated category applies the most to the pilgrims of the holy shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH).To answer this research question, typology was utilized and the discovery of components and factors led to the development of analysis tools or typologies. The phenomenological research method was utilized and the data were collected by using in-depth interview techniques. The findings of the research indicate that participants can be classified into four types or general classes: ritualists, existentials, transitional ones and tourist-pilgrims. Taking the findings of this study on discovering different types of the reality of pilgrimage, it can be said each of the current management approaches has a mental basis and social support among the pilgrims and regardless of the frequency of each strategy and of the strategy which is culturally dominant- it seems undeniable to pay attention to different types of pilgrims in policymaking and planning.