Ali ibn hamzeh mosque
The History of Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holly Shrine
Built in the 19th century to honor Ali Ibn Hamzeh. He was Shah Cheragh's nephew and was a sacred figure among Shia Muslims. Ali Ibn Hamzeh was also running away from Abbasi Caliph and found shelter in a cave in Shiraz. He used to collect lumber during the day and go to town to sell them. One day the soldiers of the king in Shiraz recognized him and decapitated him. They sent his head to Iraq and buried his body in the current shrine's place.
The Features of the Shrine
It encompasses two minarets, a vestibule, a courtyard, and an exterior dome. The stained glass windows and delicate wooden door are some eye-catching features of the shrine.
Having an attractive dome, the Ali Ibn Hamzeh Shrine has a dazzling mirror work that catches every visitors’ eyes, especially at nights. There is also an impressive mirror hall that surrounds the tomb with a huge green mirror. Truth be told, it is a great embodiment of Qajar mirror work in case you had not had the chance of visiting a Qajar masterpiece.
There is this beautiful fountain in the courtyard garden that leads you to the small yet staggering shrine. The wall of the shrine and the domed ceiling is amazingly covered with mirror tiles. The serene atmosphere will bring about a peaceful feeling for you to spend a few minutes there.
