Shahcheragh Holy Shrine, Shiraz: Photos, Reviews & Location

This Shia Muslim mosque, funerary monument & pilgrimage site was built in the 12th century.

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#15 of 25 Tourist attractions in Shiraz #4 of 7 Mosques in Shiraz

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.50

0.8 km from the center of Shiraz

Rating breakdown

5 ★76%
4 ★11%
3 ★6%
2 ★2%
1 ★5%

JG5V+V82 District 8, Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran

shahecheragh.ir

+98 71 3213 1368

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Shahcheragh Holy Shrine?: Shahcheragh Holy Shrine is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 4,500 reviews.
How does Shahcheragh Holy Shrine rank in Shiraz?: Shahcheragh Holy Shrine is #15 of 25 Tourist attractions in Shiraz by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Shahcheragh Holy Shrine located?: JG5V+V82 District 8, Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran — 0.8 km from the center of Shiraz.
How can I contact Shahcheragh Holy Shrine?: Phone: +98 71 3213 1368 · Website: shahecheragh.ir

Reviews (8)

Manuel K 2023 Dec 07

Amazing! This has really grabbed me by surprise. This is something new for sure. Can not compare it to some grand mosque or so.. Best to visit at Golden hour/sunrise/twilight.

No bags allowed, but there is deposit besides, for free. Entry is for free. Foreigners are only allowed with a guide (free). You might have to wait a few minutes until an available guide arrives. Opening hours for foreigners is 8:30am to 9:30pm

Esra Çil 2023 Aug 16

Beware of the enchanting effect of the place! You could spend some time mesmerized by the beauty of it, lifting your spiritual senses high up. The mosque and the shrine were decorated in accordance with what the name stands for "The King of Lights". It is kind of a smaller area similar to the one in Qom (Fatemeh Masumeh's mosque+shrine). The best thing is they assign the tourists with personnel that informs you of the place and the people named after it, which is a service we'd very be pleased to have in Qom as well. :) Be mindful that if you're a female tourist, the personnel in the security makes you wear "Chador" (full cover hijab), but it has a great feeling to it.

CC Teo 2023 Aug 14

Another good spot in Shiraz to visit. Located directly at the main road. It's walkable if you are staying nearby District 8.

What's interesting is that you will find yourself looking at the ceiling most of the time, because it is so beautiful. Sit down at one corner and just start the wall ceiling around you.

I recommend visit during the evening time. Then, head out to grab some snacks nearby the streets. It's also walkable.

Alireza Damadzadeh 2023 Apr 03

Nice place only at sunset time. In morning or noon time I don't recommend.
For foreigners you need ask the guard to send local guide of themselves.

Merve Er 2022 Aug 30

Wonderful place, such peaceful and serene atmosphere... There's free tourist information service where you can get information about everything. Actually, we were said that it was compulsory for foreign tourists to be accompanied by an attendant who provides information for free, and it was really helpful. The place that I love the most in Shiraz.

P Moosavinezhad 2021 Oct 30

The site was given this name due to the nature of the discovery of the site by Ayatullah Dastghā'ib (the great grandfather of the contemporary Ayatullah Dastghā'ib). He used to see light from a distance and decided to investigate the source. He found that the light was being emitted by a grave within a graveyard. The grave that emitted the light was excavated, and a body wearing an armor was discovered. The body was wearing a ring saying al-‘Izzatu Lillāh, Ahmad bin Mūsā, meaning "The Pride belongs to God, Ahmad son of Musa". Thus it became known that this was the burial site of the sons of Mūsā al-Kādhim.

Meylemans Paul 2019 Nov 15

You have to visit the Shah Cheragh shrine in the evening. With the artificial light you will imagine yourself in a story of 1001 nights. There will also be lots of Iranian people that come here to tribute honor to the Shah.
The access is free and you will be asked if which language you speak, so that they organise a guide (also free) for you to explain and discuss. It has been a wonderful experience visiting the shrine and talking to people.

Mirosław Siemieniuk 2017 Mar 08

The most beutiful shrine in Iran IMHO (I haven't seen them all, of course). I arrived here before 11 pm, such night sightseeing was more attractive than during a day. All lights were on, it was after the rain and on the ground lights were reflecting / shining / glowing in puddles. The view was breathtaking. Just take a look at my photos.