🕌 Herat Friday Mosque (Masjid-i Jami)
Afghanistan
About This Sacred Site
The Herat Friday Mosque (Masjid-i Jami) is one of the oldest and grandest mosques in Afghanistan, originally constructed in 1200 CE and extensively rebuilt over the centuries. The mosque is famous for its elaborate tilework, featuring intricate geometric and floral patterns in shades of blue, green, and white. The complex includes a courtyard, multiple iwans, and a prayer hall that can accommodate thousands. The mosque has been continuously restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and remains the spiritual heart of Herat.
Key Facts
- •Originally constructed around 1200 CE
- •Famous for intricate geometric and floral tilework
- •Continuously restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture
- •One of the grandest mosques in Afghanistan
- •Herat was a major center of Islamic art and learning
Location
Coordinates: 34.3472, 62.1942
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