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What is Religious Tourism?<\/h2>\n

Religious tourism is one of the most common forms of tourism around the world, dating back centuries, and generally includes trips and visits, the main purpose of which is a religious experience. In a general classification, top religious attractions in Iran can be divided into various categories: mosques, tombs and graves, Fire temples and fireplaces, Monasteries and convents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are facing two different groups of tourists in this regard. The first group of people who visit the holy places of their religion, such as Muslims who visit their holy places such as the Kaaba, holy shrines, or other holy places, and the second group of people who visit the holy places of other religions. For example, there are many people who are not Christians. But they visit churches in different parts of the world or Christians who visit Buddhist temples or other religions.<\/p>\n

There are many spiritual and religious destinations in Iran that you can choose any of them as a place to spend your tour and in this article, we will introduce and review 12 of the most important religious attractions in Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Religious Destinations in Iran:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1- Imam Reza Holy Shrine, Mashhad<\/a>
2- Holy Shrine of Fatima Masumeh, Qom<\/a>
3- Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz<\/a>
4- Shah-e Cheragh Shrine, Shiraz<\/a>
5- Vakil Mosque, Shiraz<\/a>
6- Jame Mosque of Yazd<\/a>
7- Zoroastrian Fire Temple, Yazd<\/a>
8- Amir Chakhmaq Mosque, Yazd<\/a>
9- Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Isfahan<\/a>
10- Shah Mosque, Isfahan<\/a>
11- Jame Mosque of Isfahan<\/a>
12- Agha Bozorg Mosque, Kashan<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1- Imam Reza Holy Shrine, Mashhad<\/h3>\n

Mashhad is one of the cities of Khorasan Razavi province, which is located in northeastern Iran. This city was the capital of Iran during the Afshari era and is currently the second-largest city in Iran after Tehran. The Imam Reza shrine, one of the top religious sites of Iran is a complex that contains the mausoleum of Imam Reza (Imam Ali bin Mousa al-Reza (PBUH)), the eighth Imam of Shiites, is of the progeny of Prophet Muhammad and his eighth successor.<\/p>\n

The first building of the tomb was the tomb of Harun Al-Rasheed in 387 AH, which was built by Ma’mun Abbasi on which the rest of the shrine was built. Taking into account the area of all pilgrimage and non-pilgrimage sections, the total area of Imam Reza shrine is more than one million square meters and has a capacity of 700,000 people.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In case you are wondering to visit Imam Reza Holy Shrine, here are Iran tours that consist of Mashhad.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2- Holy Shrine of Fatima Masumeh, Qom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The holy city of Qom is one of the religious bases of the Shiite world and the second pilgrimage center of Iran. Due to the presence of the shrine of Fatima Masoumeh, as well as the Holy Mosque of Jamkaran and many religious sites, this city is one of the important centers of religious tourism in Iran today.<\/p>\n

The tomb of Imam Masoumeh in Qom is located between a tall tomb and is covered with exquisite and delicate tiles (beginning of the seventh century). Around the shrine, there is a wall two meters high, which was built in 950 and was decorated with mosaic tiles. Now this wall is covered with a lattice made of silver and attracts many tourists every year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In case you are wondering to visit Fatima Masumeh Holy Shrine, here are Iran tours that consist of Qom.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3- Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz<\/h3>\n

Nasir Al-Molk Mosque in Shiraz is one of the few mosques in the world whose impressive interior design with colorful glass has turned this place into an admirable work of art. Sunlight is reflected from the colored glass of this mosque on the patterns on the walls and designs on it, or it shines on the carpet of the mosque floor. The passage of sunlight through colored glass and their color combination has created a world of color in the mosque. Nasir Al-Molk Mosque belongs to the Qajar period.<\/p>\n

Nasir Al-Molk is a rainbow of colors and that’s why it’s one of the top religious destinations in Iran. Nasir Al-Molk Mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in Iran in terms of tiling and muqarnas, which combines light and color to give it a unique beauty. In terms of color, it is equal only to Al-Aqsa Mosque and Istanbul Blue Mosque<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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4- Shah-e Cheragh Shrine, Shiraz<\/h3>\n

Shahcheragh is the tomb of Imam Reza’s elder brother and his burial place is in Shiraz. The construction of the holy shrine of Shahcheragh belongs to the Atabakan period, i.e. the sixth century AH, and the tiles of the dome and its court are unique and exemplary. The inside of the shrine has been mirrored in an artistic style by using small colored mirrors, and you can see a variety of beautiful Persian and Arabic lines.<\/p>\n

In the Shahcheragh architecture of Shiraz, the Azeri architectural style can be observed. This style of architecture is one of the common architectures in post-Islamic Iran and was very popular during the Ilkhanate. “Zanjan Soltanieh Dome<\/a>” is one of the prominent examples of this style.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5- Vakil Mosque, Shiraz<\/h3>\n

One of the unique masterpieces in the field of architecture in the history of Iran is the Vakil Mosque in Shiraz. Vakil Mosque is one of the relics of the Zandieh era. In fact, during the Zandieh period, Karim Khan Zand ordered the construction of a large collection of lawyers. According to the order of Karim Khan Zand, Vakil Bath, Vakil Bazaar, and Vakil Mosque were built in 1187 AH.<\/p>\n

Vakil Mosque is located exactly between Vakil Bath and Vakil Bazaar. The location of Vakil Bath, Bazaar, and Mosque in one area has caused these three historical monuments to be known as Vakil Complex. The praiseworthy and very beautiful architecture done in the construction of the Vakil Mosque in Shiraz is an example of ancient Iranian architecture that you will find a remarkable and tangible harmony between the beauties in this world and the religious culture of the people of that time.<\/p>\n

By observing various and beautiful colors and enamels done on the walls and different parts of this vast mosque, you will face an extremely spectacular collection.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Vakil Mosque, Shiraz – by Lida Monfared<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Read More:<\/strong> Shiraz, A Piece of Paradise and Persian Culture<\/a>
Also, In case you are wondering to visit these three destinations in Shiraz, here are Iran tours that consist of Shiraz.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6- Jameh Mosque of Yazd<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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One of the main attractions of Yazd that attracts foreign tourists is the Yazd Grand Mosque with its unique and extraordinary architecture. The construction of this building dates back to the sixth century. The writings in the history books show that this mosque was built during a century and in different periods such as the Ilkhanids, Safavids, and Timurids. The architectural style used for the Yazd Grand Mosque is known as the Azeri style.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Jameh Mosque in Yazd has seven entrances, each of which leads to one of the alleys of the city. In this way and with this preparation, no other neighborhood of Yazd city will be too far from the Jameh Mosque. Because people living in any neighborhood can go to the Mosque from the nearest entrance to their house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7- Zoroastrian Fire Temple, Yazd<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Yazd Fire Temple is the place of keeping the Zoroastrian sacred fire in Yazd city and the Zoroastrian shrine living in this city. The architectural style of the fire temple, which is located in the middle of the courtyard, is influenced by the architecture of the Persian fire temples of India, which is about 21 meters above the ground and to reach its entrance, you have to climb 8 steps. Inside the building, the walls are decorated with images of Zoroaster and quotes from the Avesta Bible.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The sacred fire chamber is located in the middle of the building (away from the sun) and around it are designed rooms for prayer and supplication. The fire that burns in this fire temple has given a lot of importance and prestige to the fire temple of Yazd and according to the senior Zoroastrians, its fire, which is called the fire of Verhram, is more than 1535 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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