Imam Reza Shrine

The shrine extends across multiple courtyards with detailed tilework, mirrored halls, gold-plated minarets, and a central dome reaching 31 meters in height.

The complex began as a small tomb after Imam Reza's burial in 818, expanding through contributions from rulers of the Seljuk, Timurid, and Safavid dynasties.

Every day, thousands of pilgrims from Iran and neighboring countries perform religious rituals, recite prayers, and participate in communal gatherings at the shrine.

The complex includes multiple museums, libraries, dining halls, prayer spaces, and accommodation facilities distributed across its 598,657 square meter grounds.

The shrine contains the Astan Quds Razavi Central Museum, housing manuscript collections, ancient coins, and precious artifacts spanning twelve centuries of Islamic history.

Location: Mashhad County

Location: Mashhad

GPS coordinates: 36.28797,59.61569

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53