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There are places of worship throughout the world that can claim to be extraordinarily beautiful in design and form. The Vakil Mosque in Shiraz, southern Iran, situated to the west of the Vakil Bazaar is just such a holy site. Shiraz is located in the southwest of Iran on the Khoshk seasonal river. Shiraz has a moderate climate and has been a regional trade center for more than one thousand years. The earliest reference to the city, as Tiraziš, is on Elamite clay tablets dated to 2000 BC. In the 13th century, Shiraz became a leading center of the arts and letters, thanks to the encouragement of its ruler and the presence of many Persian scholars and artists. Shiraz was the capital of Persia during the Zand dynasty from 1750 until 1781, as well as briefly during the Saffarid period. Shiraz is known as the city of poets, literature, wine and flowers. The word "shir" in Persian means "lion", but it could also mean "milk". It is also considered by many Iranians to be the city of gardens, due to the many gardens and fruit trees that can be seen in the city.
Don BeHRouZDon BeHRouZ
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Although, from outside it looks simple but believe me, that's not a case if you enter in it. Vakil Mosque is beautiful indeed which dates back to 275 years ago. It's courtyrad is big. The 48 carved marble columns are the main feature of this mosque. Colorful detailed mosaic work on walls & ceiling is amazing for those who have an interest in the rich architectural heritage around the world. Unfortunately, there is a enterance fee for tourists which is a stupid act. Religious monuments/Buildings, Shrines/Tombs of Religious personalities & poets are not meant for earning money. So, I always get disturb on such stupid steps of governments in any country. There must be a free enterance!!!
Mr HelperMr Helper
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The north side of Vakil mosque behind the entrance hall has a very large and magnificent arch known as the Pearl Arch. Its span is 12 meters and the height is 20 meters. On the two left and right piers of the house pearl vault is been tiled, adorned with floral and shrub drawings, leaves and other designs. At the bottom of the arches of this vault there are sentences written in the Naskh handwriting. On each side of this vault, four smaller arches form the narrow porch. The porch is 5 meters wide and its piers are covered with colored tiles that have the names of flowers and shrubs and God's names. Above the pearl arch there are two beautifully tiled Minaret.
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Vakil Mosque is located near Vakil Bazar and Vakil Bath and dates back to Zand dynasty.This building has 2 minaret from which the Muezzin call the faithful to prayer.It has 2 Chamber and also a 48 Chamber that is very famous.This prayer hall has 48 monolotic spirall column and there is an Alter inside that is indicates the Qibla, the direction of Mecca which the faithful must face when praying.There are 2 pulpits in the Nave that one of them is from a solid piece of green marble stone with 14 steps and it is the master piece of zand dynasty.All the yard is decorate with calligraphy with the name of Allah, Prophet Mohamnad and Imam Ali.
Ferdous HematiFerdous Hemati
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مسجد وکیل، یکی از معابد مذهبی و تاریخی شهر شیراز در ایران است. این مسجد در محلهی تاریخی وکیلآباد واقع شده و به عنوان یکی از جاذبههای دینی و گردشگری این شهر شناخته میشود. مسجد وکیل با زیباییهای معماری و اصالت دینی خود، جاذبهای مهم و محبوب برای زائران و بازدیدکنندگان مذهبی است. این مسجد با طراحی ارکان اسلامی، قبابهای زیبا و آجرهای فرششده، به عنوان یک نمونه از معماری اصیل شیرازی بهحساب میآید. از نظر تاریخی، مسجد وکیل در دورههای مختلف تجدیدنظر و بازسازی شده است، اما همچنان شاهد زیبایی و قدمت اصلی خود میباشد. مسجد وکیل با فضای معنوی و آرام، مکانی برای اقامه نماز و عبادت مسلمانان محلی و گردشگران است. این مکان در ایام مخصوص دینی و جشنها، به ویژه در ماه مبارک رمضان، به تعداد زیادی از مردم میزبانی میکند. مسجد وکیل با تاریخچهی طولانیاش و هنرهای معماری خاص، بهعنوان یک نماد از فرهنگ و تاریخ شیراز و همچنین جاذبهای دینی مورد احترام و ارادت قرار دارد. بازدید از این مکان، فرصتی مناسب برای تجربهی معنوی و زیارتی است که هر ساله گردشگران و مسافران زیادی را به سوی خود جلب میکند. این مسجد به واسطهی معماری زیبا و حیاط بزرگ و دلنشین خود، جزء مقاصد دیدنی و تاریخی شیراز برای گردشگران و زائران محسوب میشود. نمای بیرونی مسجد وکیل با آجرهای چینی، فرشهای شنی و کاشیهای چیدهشده با طرحهای هنری، جذابیت خاصی به این بنا میبخشد. در داخل مسجد نیز زیباییهای هنری، فرهنگی و مذهبی از جمله نقشهای معروف و آجرکاریهای زیبا مشاهده میشود که به تاریخچهی طولانی و فرهنگ اسلامی شیراز اشاره دارد. این مکان معابری معنویتر برای اقامه نماز و احیاء مراسم دینی نیز به شمار میآید و مسلمانان با حضور در این مسجد، به عبادت و نیایش خدا میپردازند.
Moein VFMoein VF
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The Vakil Mosque (Persian: مسجد وکیل - Masjed-e Vakil) is a mosque in Shiraz, southern Iran, situated to the west of the Vakil Bazaar next to its entrance. This mosque was built between 1751 and 1773, during the Zandperiod; however, it was restored in the 19th century during the Qajar period. Vakil means regent, which was the title used by Karim Khan, the founder of Zand Dynasty. Shiraz was the seat of Karim Khan’s government and he endowed many buildings, including this mosque.
P MoosavinezhadP Moosavinezhad
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