Razavi Khorasan

Moskeer og helligdomme i Razavi Khorasan-provinsen

Mosques and Shrines

Razavi Khorasan Province contains a diverse collection of Islamic architecture and spiritual sites, ranging from the unique earthquake-resistant Wooden Mosque in Nishapur to ancient congregational mosques. The region is defined by its connection to the Imam Reza lineage, featuring numerous imamzadehs (shrines) such as those of Yasir, Nasir, and Muhammad Abid. Architectural highlights include the 14th-century Sabzevar Musalla and historic Jameh mosques in Bidokht and Sheshtamad, reflecting centuries of Shia heritage and Persian construction techniques.

Mosques and Shrines — Kort

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Wooden Mosque

The Wooden Mosque is a mosque situated south-east of the city of Nishapur, Iran. This mosque is built completely of wood.

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B

Imamzadeh Hamzeh, Kashmar

Imamzadeh Hamzah is the oldest mosque in Kashmar. It includes the tomb of Sayyid Ḥamzah ibn Mūsā, the garden and the public cemetery, and is…

C

Amamzadh yasr w nasr

Located near Torqabeh, this shrine houses the tombs of Yasir and Nasir, brothers of Imam Reza. It is a major pilgrimage site featuring modern tilework and twin domes.

D

Msjd jam bydkht

A historic congregational mosque in Bidokht, Gonabad, featuring traditional Khorasani architectural elements.

E

Amamzadh yhyy bn zyd

A significant pilgrimage site dedicated to Yahya ibn Zayd, a descendant of Imam Ali, located in the Sabzevar region.

F

Msly sbzwar

A 14th-century brick structure from the Sarbadar period. This open-air prayer hall features a large central iwan and was historically used for Friday prayers.

G

Msjd jam kbyr nwr ryzh

A congregational mosque located in the Taybad region near the border with Afghanistan.

H

Msjd alzhra

A mosque in Sabzevar used for daily prayers and local Shia religious ceremonies.

I

Amamzadh mhmd abd

Located in the Kakhk district, this shrine is the burial place of Muhammad Abid, brother of Imam Reza, and features a prominent dome and courtyard.

J

Msjd jam shshtmd

The central congregational mosque of Sheshtamad, representing the traditional religious architecture of the region.

K

Amamzadh sltan syd qrysh

An ancient shrine in Joghatay containing the tomb of Sultan Sayyid Quraish, a descendant of the seventh Shia Imam.

L

Amamzadh by by lyh khatwn

A religious site in the Davarzan area dedicated to Bibi Aliyeh Khatun.

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