Jameh Mosque of Fahraj, Congregational mosque in Fahraj, Iran.
Description
The Jameh Mosque of Fahraj stands in the center of the village and is built entirely of adobe and plaster with eight large supporting pillars and a clay minaret. The entire structure demonstrates the plain construction approach of its era without any covering over the prayer hall.
History
The mosque was built in the 9th century during the Abbasid period and ranks among the oldest surviving mosques in Iran. Its architecture preserves the essential features of that early Islamic building tradition.
Culture
The mosque continues to serve as the main gathering place where the community of Fahraj comes together for daily prayers and religious observances. It remains central to local religious life and practice.
Practical
The building sits along the road between Yazd and Kerman and is accessible by bus traveling from Yazd toward Bafgh. Visitors should remember this is an active place of worship, so being respectful of local customs is important.
Did you know?
The building contains no decorative elements, colored tiles, domes, or inscriptions, showing the original unadorned construction from its time of creation. This plainness makes it a rare example of the earliest phase of Islamic architecture.
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