The Vakil Mosque (Persian: مسجد وکیلMasjed-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 Zand period; 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.[1]

Vakil Mosque
مسجد وکیل
Masjed e Vakil
View of southern iwan
Religion
AffiliationShia Islam
ProvinceFars Province
RegionIslam
StatusActive
Location
LocationShiraz, Iran
MunicipalityShiraz County
Vakil Mosque is located in Iran
Vakil Mosque
Shown within Iran
Geographic coordinates29°36′51.01″N 52°32′42.6″E / 29.6141694°N 52.545167°E / 29.6141694; 52.545167
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleIranian architecture
Groundbreaking1751
Completed1773
Minaret(s)2

Specifications

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Vakil Mosque covers an area of 8,660 square meters. It has only two iwans instead of the usual four, on the northern and southern sides of a large open court.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Arch Net Library". Archived from the original on 2010-10-25. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
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