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A Mullah praying in Imamzadeh Seyyed Hamza, Tabriz.

The interiors of many Imamzadehs are covered with mirrors to create a brilliant display of light.

Tomb of Sultan Mutahhar, near Roudehen. The current structure was built in the 15th century and contains the tomb of the murdered son of Jafar as Sadiq.

An Imamzadeh (meaning Imam-born) is a word found in both the Persian and Urdu languages, that refers to an immediate descendant of a Shi'a Imam.

The word is also used to refer to a shrine that is specific to Shi'a Islam and in which the Imamzadeh is buried.

These are honored in respect of the Shia Imams, who are venerated in popular Shia tradition.

These shrines attract many visitors and pilgrims for Ziyarat, and are scattered in many numbers throughout Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

They usually exhibit exquisite architecture and craftsmanship in their interiors.

A typical example: Imamzadeh Saleh

See also

• Islam
• Shia Imams
• Mausoleum
• Sayyed
• Iranian architecture
• Ziyarat
• Ziyaret

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