🕌 Imam Reza Shrine
Iran
About This Sacred Site
The Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad is the holiest site in Iran and one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Shia Islam. It contains the tomb of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam, who was martyred in 818 CE. The complex covers over 598,000 square meters and includes museums, libraries, and multiple courtyards. Millions of pilgrims visit annually, making it one of the most visited religious sites in the world.
Key Facts
- •Largest mosque in the world by area at over 598,000 square meters
- •Receives over 25 million pilgrims annually
- •The golden dome was first gilded in the Safavid era
- •Contains the Goharshad Mosque built in 1418
- •The complex includes one of the largest libraries in the Islamic world
Location
Coordinates: 36.2887, 59.6157
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