Imam Hasan al-Askari Mosque
The Imam Hasan al-Askari Mosque (Persian: مسجد امام حسن عسگری) is a place of worship for the Twelver Shi'ites that is located in Qom, Iran. It is named for Hasan al-Askari, who is the 11th Imam of the Ahlulbayt and the father of the 12th Imam in Shi'ite traditions. This place of worship is number 1312 in the list of national heritage monuments of Iran.
| Imam Hasan al-Askari Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Twelver Shi'ite |
| Province | Qom province |
| Location | |
| Location | Qom, Iran |
Shown within Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 34.6454274°N 50.8834805°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | Modern architecture, inspired by Persian architecture with some elements of Safavid architectural style from earlier renovations |
| Date established | 9th century |
| Completed | 2015 (present structure) |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Dome height (inner) | 35 metres |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
| Minaret height | 59 metres |
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