Mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini

The architect of the tomb was Mohammed Tehrani.[1] The exterior of the shrine complex is a highly recognizable landmark. It has a gold dome sitting on a high drum, surrounded by four free-standing minarets. The shrine is surrounded by a large rectangular plaza which has been designed to hold vast numbers of visitors. With its size, inclusion of a qibla wall and a maqsura, the tomb resembles a mosque, but has been called an Hussainia.[5]

Inside, Khomeini's sarcophagus is centrally placed under the gilded dome. The dome sits above a transition zone with two layers of clerestories, decorated with stained glass depicting tulips (an Iranian symbol of martyrdom). The dome is supported by eight large marble columns that circle the sarcophagus, that together with other smaller columns support the space frame ceiling. The ceiling is also punctuated by clerestories. The floor and wall surfaces are made of polished white marble. The floor is covered with fine carpets.

Non-Muslims are allowed inside the complex.[6]

Zarih inside the mausoleum

On June 20, 2009, a suicide bomb attack occurred near the site of the Mausoleum, according to Iranian state-controlled media.[7] The attack did not damage the mausoleum.

On June 7, 2017, the mausoleum was attacked by three gunmen [8][9] while a suicide bomber detonated a bomb at the mausoleum.[10] One female militant attacker was captured.[11] Government officials later claimed to have thwarted a third attack.[10] One person died and five people were injured. Others attacked the parliament building at same time.

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  Khomeini's signature symbol outside the complex
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  Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's grave

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