Goharshad Mosque is one of the marvelous architectures left behind by the Timurid Kings (1370–1507). It is one of the most popular mosques in Iran, and one of the top attractions in Mashhad (the capital city of Khorasan-Razavi). Qoharshad is the oldest mosque in Mashhad. Its mesmerizing beauty has made it one of the top cultural, historical, and religious attractions. Apart from religious aspects that draw many people to the mosque, Goharshad Mosque is a huge example of the finest arts in architecture, tile work, and calligraphy.
The art, architecture, being a place for religious people to gather, are not the only things about this mosque that make it outstanding. But a historical disaster has a bond to this place. And that’s what adds to its credibility among people. The protest of Mashhad’s people against Reza Shah, during the Pahlavi Dynasty, is Goharshad Mosque Event. Protesters gathered in this mosque but unfortunately, the government Terrorized them all.
Empress Goharshad, the wife of Shahrokh Timurid, ordered to build the mosque in 1418 CE. Ghavameddin Shirazi was the architect in charge. The Goharshad Mosque is located on the south side of the Imam Reza shrine. Goharshad was one of the known women in the Timurid Dynasty who was killed in Herat. Following her murder, they named the mosque after her.
Although the current dome has been reconstructed with concrete with the former circumference, it has been repaired twice before. Once in the Safavid era and again during Qajar’s era. Russian forces bombarded the shrine in 1330 AH, consequently, it damaged the main dome of the mosque. And they repaired it in 1339 AH.
Goharshad Mosque is one of the most visited mosques each day, not only because of its awesome art but because of its location, in Imam Reza Shrine outlining. The name of Goharshad is written by tiles in two spots. The first is on top of the silver door opening to the “Dâr-alsiyâdeh” portico Leading to Imam Reza Shrine. The other on the Maghsure Iwân’s inscription.
The art, architecture, being a place for religious people to gather, are not the only things about this mosque that make it outstanding. But a historical disaster has a bond to this place. And that’s what adds to its credibility among people. The protest of Mashhad’s people against Reza Shah, during the Pahlavi Dynasty, is Goharshad Mosque Event. Protesters gathered in this mosque but unfortunately, the government Terrorized them all.
Empress Goharshad, the wife of Shahrokh Timurid, ordered to build the mosque in 1418 CE. Ghavameddin Shirazi was the architect in charge. The Goharshad Mosque is located on the south side of the Imam Reza shrine. Goharshad was one of the known women in the Timurid Dynasty who was killed in Herat. Following her murder, they named the mosque after her.
Although the current dome has been reconstructed with concrete with the former circumference, it has been repaired twice before. Once in the Safavid era and again during Qajar’s era. Russian forces bombarded the shrine in 1330 AH, consequently, it damaged the main dome of the mosque. And they repaired it in 1339 AH.
Goharshad Mosque is one of the most visited mosques each day, not only because of its awesome art but because of its location, in Imam Reza Shrine outlining. The name of Goharshad is written by tiles in two spots. The first is on top of the silver door opening to the “Dâr-alsiyâdeh” portico Leading to Imam Reza Shrine. The other on the Maghsure Iwân’s inscription.
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Visitor Information
- Opening Hours:
- Monday: 00:00 – 12:00
- Tuesday: 00:00 – 12:00
- Wednesday: 00:00 – 12:00
- Thursday: 00:00 – 12:00
- Friday: 00:00 – 12:00
- Saturday: 00:00 – 12:00
- Sunday: 00:00 – 12:00
- City: Mashhad
- Address: Mashhad, Imam Reza Holy Shrine
