Masjid-e-jamkaran

 Masjid-e-Jamkaran

Masjid-e-Jamkaran is an important pilgrim center for Shia Muslims who are followers of the Twelve Imams. Located near Qom, the Masjid draws pilgrims from all parts of Iran as well as other countries, who stream in to Qom where all roads head to the mosque on Tuesday evenings.

Traditions & History

The Masjid was built in the year 393 AH (1003 by the Gregorian calendar) by Hassan Bin Maslah by the order of Imam Madi (A.S), the Twelfth Imam of the Shia Isna Ashari (translated as followers of the Twelve Imams) Muslims. It is believed that the Holy Imam himself visits the mosque complex every Tuesday night which is why several thousands Shia pilgrims converge here on that day.
Shias widely believe that the Imam has said that his followers must pray four Rakaat Salaat in this Masjid, the benefits of which are equivalent to praying inside Khan-e-Ka'aba in Mecca. There is a well behind the mosque and it is customary for pilgrims to write an areeza (request) asking the Imam to take their petitions and pleas to Allah (SWT) and put them in this well.