Jameh Mosque of Marand
Mosque in Marand, East Azerbaijan, Iran From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Jameh Mosque of Marand (Persian: مسجد جامع مرند) is a Sunni Friday mosque, located in Marand, in the province of East Azerbaijan, Iran. The mosque was built in AH 731 (1330/1331 CE) duringn the reign of Abu Sa'id Bahadur Khan, according to the mihrab of the mosque.
| Jameh Mosque of Marand | |
|---|---|
 Mihrab of the mosque, in 2014 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Friday mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Marand, East Azerbaijan |
| Country | Iran |
 Location of the mosque in Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 38°25′52″N 45°46′32″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Ilkhanate |
| Completed | AH 731 (1330/1331 CE) |
| Dome(s) | One (maybe more) |
| Inscriptions | Many, on the mihrab |
| Official name | Marand Friday Mosque |
| Type | Built |
| Designated | 1932 |
| Reference no. | 139 |
| Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
The mihrab is located in the southern part of the mosque and is filled with Quran Āyah and Kufic stucco.[1][2][3]
The mosque was added to the Iran National Heritage List in 1932, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.
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