Shah Mosque by Alexis Barbara

Shah Mosque

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made in 1611

Virtual Tour

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Language in Iran

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Although Persian is the predominant and official language of Iran, a number of languages and dialects from three language families, Indo-European, Altaic, and Afro-Asiatic, are spoken. Roughly three-fourths of Iranians speak one of the Indo-European languages.

Location of Shah Mosque

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The Shah Mosque, also officially known as the Imam Mosque or Imam Khomeini Mosque, is a mosque located on the south side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Esfahan, in the province of Isfahan, Iran. Its construction began in 1611, during the Safavid Empire under the order of Abbas the Great, and was completed c. 1630.

History of Mosque

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The mosque is a masterpiece of Persian architecture, featuring intricate tilework, a large dome, and towering minarets. It was registered as a National Monument of Iran in 1931 and later became a UNESCO World Heritage site as part of the Naqsh-e Jahan Square. The mosque was renamed Imam Mosque after the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

Form of Government

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The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran is the ruling state and current political system in Iran, in power since the Iranian Revolution and the fall of the Pahlavi dynasty in 1979.

Its constitution, adopted by an ex post facto referendum, calls for the separation of powers, with executive, legislative, and judicial systems. The supreme leader of Iran is the country's head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

Percentage of Muslims in Iran

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In Iran, the vast majority of the population identifies as Muslim, with estimates ranging from 98.5% to 99.5%. Within this Muslim population, the dominant branch is Shia Islam, with estimates ranging from 90% to 95%. The remaining 5% to 10% are primarily Sunni Muslims.

Branch of Islam

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Shia Muslims:

The majority of Iranian Muslims are Shia, with estimates ranging from 90% to 95% of the total Muslim population.

Festivals

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Iran has a rich tapestry of festivals, both ancient and modern, deeply rooted in its history, culture, and religion. Some of the most prominent include Nowruz (Persian New Year), Yalda Night, and Chaharshanbe Suri. These are widely celebrated and offer a glimpse into Iran's cultural heritage.

History of Islam

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Iran's transformation into a Muslim country began with the Muslim conquest of Persia (Iran) in the 7th century, carried out by the Rashidun and later Umayyad Caliphates. This conquest marked the decline of Zoroastrianism, which was the state religion at the time.

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Works Cited

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Iran negin travel. “Shah Mosque.” Irannegintravel.com, irannegintravel.com/iran-highlight/shah-mosque.

“Masjed-e Emam | Esfahan, Shah Mosque, Architecture, & Facts | Britannica.” Www.britannica.com, www.britannica.com/topic/Masjed-e-Emam.

“Shah Mosque (Isfahan).” Wikipedia, 18 June 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shah_Mosque_(Isfahan).