Jameh Mosque of Zanjan
The Jāmeh Mosque of Zanjān (Persian: مسجد جامع زنجان, romanized: Masjid-e-Jāmeh Zanjān) also known as, Seyyed Mosque (Persian: مسجد سید, romanized: Masjid-e-Seyyed) and Sultani Mosque, is the grand, congregational mosque (Jāmeh) of Zanjān city, Iran.[1] The mosque is situated in the old part of the city and was constructed in 1826 during the Qajar era.[2]
| Jameh Mosque of Zanjan | |
|---|---|
مسجد جامع زنجان | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Province | Zanjān Province |
| Location | |
| Location | Zanjān, Iran |
| Municipality | Zanjān County |
Shown within Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 36°40′5.32″N 48°28′55.74″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | 19th century |
Specifications
The mosque and school was built in the 17th century AH (1242) during the Qajar dynasty, it was initially named the Seyyed Mosque.[1] The construction was carried out by Abdollah Mirza who was one of the children of Fat'h 'Alī Shāh Qājār.[2] It is located near the Zanjan bazaar.[3]
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See also
References
- Mahmoudi, Amir Ali. "مسجد جامع زنجان" [Zanjan Grand Mosque]. Kojaro (in Persian).
- "Zanjan Jame' (Seyed) Mosque". 4 June 2008. Retrieved 4 June 2008.
- "مسجد جامع زنجان (مسجد سيد)" [Zanjan Grand Mosque (Sayed Mosque)]. VisitIran.ir (in Persian). Retrieved 16 November 2023.
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