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Borujerd Jame' Mosque, Borujerd According to an inscription, this mosque was constructed in the year 1068 A.H. The mosque is located to the east of the city of Borujerd. The entrance door of the mosque was built in the year 1092 A.H. under the command of Sultan Mohammad. In the year 1209 A.H. Taqi Khan Razani was responsible for the construction of the top of two minarets called 'gol-dasteh'. The most beautiful part of the mosque is its pulpit which has nine steps. This pulpit is of wood and dates back to 1068 A.H. To the northern side of the court-yard of the mosque is a large area with fine columns used as a place for prayers. Here there is also a carved wooden door above which is an inscription with an area of 25cm x 38 cm. This inscription is related to the reign of Shah Abbas I. Khorram Abad Jame' Mosque, Khorram Abad This mosque was constructed in the year 970 A.H. under the orders of Shah Parvar Sultan. In the year 1110 A.H. the mosque was repaired by the orders of Shah Sultan Hossain Safavid. This historical 'decree' is presently in the Dej or castle of Shahpour Khast. Fifty years ago, due to road construction, a part of this ancient mosque was destroyed. The current mosque has been built on the same site, and is not that old. In the year 1943 a group of people were responsible for the repairs of the above mentioned. To the north and south of the mosque chambers were built and it became an important center of theology. There is also a library in the eastern part that has been donated by the (late) Ayatollah Kamalvand. Soltani Mosque, Borujerd This mosque is also known as the Shah mosque, and is a remnant of the Qajar period. The courtyard of the mosque is 61 x 47 sq. m. which has a pool in the center. The mosque has three large entrances. The northern entrance has an arched ceiling, adorned with plaster and tile works. On the entrance door is a saying from the Prophet Mohammad. The date 1291 A.H. can also be noted on the inscription. The Soltani Mosque of Borujerd is one of the active centers of theology in Iran. The mosque has 16 chambers with carved doors, each one is a master-piece of architecture. There is an engraving in the southern porch dating to the reign of Fath Ali Shah Qajar. This inscription reveals that during the rule of Mohammad Taqi Mirza Hessam - ol - Saltaneh, bakers were exempted from paying tax. This mosque is the most important mosque of Lurestan Province due to the fact of it being one of the historical and ancient mosques, and also because of its architecture. The Late Ayatollah Borujerdi, who was the spiritual leader of the Shiite sect worldwide, was a teacher of theology in this seat of learning. |
