Shah Cheragh
شاه چراغ
An important Shia shrine. The inner chamber is covered with millions of mirror fragments that sparkle like diamonds under the lights, creating a spectacular effect at night.
Shah Cheragh means “King of Light.” It is the burial place of Ahmad, brother of the seventh Imam, and it is an important pilgrimage site in Iran. The walls and dome of the inner shrine are covered in mirror fragments that shimmer like a kaleidoscope under the lights, and the effect is especially striking at night. Non-Muslim visitors usually need to register at the International Affairs Office and are accompanied by a free English-speaking guide. Women must wear a chador, which can be borrowed at the entrance. There is a security check at the entrance, and large bags are not allowed.
Opening hours
Open all day (visiting hours for foreign tourists subject to on-site arrangements)
Nearby sights
- Atigh Jame' Mosque
- Khan School
- Saray-e Moshir
- Vakil Mosque
- Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque
- Vakil Bathhouse
- Vakil Bazaar
- Pars Museum