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Tomb of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahari
Ahar's Museum of Literature and Mysticism
Address:
Grave of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahari, bustan of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahari, Ahar, East Azerbaijan, Iran
Visiting time:
Spring: 8 to 15, Summer: 8to 14 and 16 to 21, Fall and Winter: 8:30 to 14
Weekly holiday:
Mondays
Annual holidays:
9th and 10th of Moharram, 28 Safar, 21th of Ramazan , 25th of Shavval( these are dates on the lunar calender) 14th Kordad (solar calender)
Entrance fee(Iranian):
40.000 Rials (Just museum)
Intrance fee(Foreigners):
500.000 Rials (Just museum)
About: Tomb of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahari
Shiekh Shahabuddin Ahari Literature and Mysticism museum is exhibiting in his mausoleum in Ahar city. This complex was built during Safavid dynasty also some parts of it are even older, back to Ilkhanian era.
This complex has a mosque, Khangah, tomb, Ivan, Minarets and different rooms. Inside the mosque you will see many historical hand written and calligraphy from some famous people, such as Shah Abbas third and Abol Ghasem-e Nabati.
Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahari was born in 1184 AD in Ahar city. He became a poet and mystic and once he passed his spiritual studies, his hierarch, Sheikh Rokn al-Din Sojasi requested him to start teaching mysticism.
Sheikh Shahabuddin Literature and Mysticism museum is the first and only one in its kind in Iran that is exhibiting in his mausoleum in Ahar. This complex is located in the middle of one beautiful and calm park in Ahar city that can be a good short stop on the way to your destination if you are not staying in Ahar.
General Specifications
Name
Tomb of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahari
Age
Ilkhanid dynasty
Restoration
Due to the miscalculation in the restoration works of the blue tiles of one of the minarets of this tomb couldn't be placed in their appropriate position.
Builder
According to a tale, Safavid Shah Abbas
Special features
Manuscripts
Suggestions
Best time to visit
Spring and Summer
Duration of visit
Half an hour
Nearest tourist attractions
Museum of Literature and Mysticism
Access route
Address
Grave of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahari, bustan of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahari, Ahar, East Azerbaijan, Iran
How to access
Taxi
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Advantage & Disadvantage of Tomb of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahari
Advantage of Tomb of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahari
There is a park and green spaces around the building of the monument.
Tomb of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahari
