Jameh Mosque of Zanjan

The Jāmeh Mosque of Zanjān (Persian: مسجد جامع زنجان‎ – Masjid-e-Jāmeh Zanjān) also known as, Seyyed Mosque (Persian: مسجد سید‎, Masjid-e-Seyyed) and Sultani Mosque, is the grand, congregational mosque (Jāmeh) of Zanjān city, Iran. The mosque is situated in the old part of the city and was constructed in 1826 during the Qajar era.[1] The construction was carried out by Abdullah Mirza Dara who was one of the children of Fat'h ‘Alī Shāh Qājār.[1]

Jāmeh Mosque of Zanjān
مسجد جامع زنجان
Religion
AffiliationShia Islam
ProvinceZanjān Province
Location
Location Zanjān, Iran
MunicipalityZanjān County
Shown within Iran
Geographic coordinates36°40′5.32″N 48°28′55.74″E
Architecture
TypeMosque
Completed19th century

Specifications

The mosque contains four iwans on the sides of a large open court. To the east and west of the court sixteen chambers exist running parallel to each other. Facing towards south are more chambers used as residential quarters for theology students. These chambers have vaulted and arched ceilings decorated with artistic tile work. The mosque has four Shabestans, or night prayer halls, each containing a minbar.

See also

Media related to Jameh Mosque of Zanjan at Wikimedia Commons

References
  1. "Zanjan Jame' (Seyed) Mosque". 4 June 2008. Retrieved 4 June 2008.


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