Jamkaran Mosque

Jamkaran Mosque
مسجد جمکران
The mosque in 2016
Religion
AffiliationShia Islam
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusMosque and shrine
LeadershipAli Akbar Ojaghnezhad
StatusActive
Location
LocationJamkaran, Qom County, Qom Province
CountryIran
Jamkaran Mosque is located in Iran
Jamkaran Mosque
Location of the mosque in Iran
Geographic coordinates34°34′59.5″N 50°54′50″E / 34.583194°N 50.91389°E / 34.583194; 50.91389
Architecture
TypeMosque architecture
Style
FounderSheikh Hassan ibn Muthlih Jamkarani
Funded byHasan bin Muslim
Completed
  • AH 373 (983/984 CE)
  • 1745 CE (renovations)
  • 19th century (sahn, renovations)
  • 1990s (annex)
Specifications
Dome(s)Five
Minaret(s)Two
Shrine(s)One
MaterialsBricks; mortar; concrete; ceramic tiles
Website
jamkaran.ir (in Persian)

The Jamkaran Mosque (Persian: مسجد جمکران, romanizedMasjed-e Jamkarân), also known as Saheb al-Zaman Mosque, is a Shi'ite mosque and shrine, located in the village of Jamkaran, on the outskirts of the city of Qom, in the province of Qom, Iran.

The architecture of the mosque is defined by its stunning display of Islamic art and craftsmanship, featuring intricate tile work, five majestic domes, and spacious courtyards, including the Sahib Al-Zaman Courtyard, dedicated in honor of the Twelfth Imam. The main prayer hall, with its impressive iwan, is adorned with verses from the Quran and Islamic motifs.[1]

  1. ^ "Jamkaran Mosque in Qom". Surf Iran. March 16, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2025.

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