Jameh Mosque: A Tourist Attraction of Iran's Western City of Sanandaj


TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Jameh (Grand) Mosque of Sanandaj or Dar al-Ehsan was built in Qajar period and is located in the heart of Sanandaj.

The mosque which represents the glory of Islamic architecture at Qajar era was established by the governor of the time and became one of the historical and visitable monuments for its specific features.

According to available inscriptions, the building of the mosque was built in 1227 hijri year by Aman Allah Khan Ardalan, the governor of Kurdistan.

Jameh Mosque of Kurdistan is the most glorious and elegant mosque in Kurdistan Province and application of perfect construction materials for building and decorating it, its vast adobe tilings accompanied by inscriptions and writings are prominent features of the mosque.

Source: Travital