Menareh Mosque

Menareh Mosque
مسجد مناره
The mosque and its minaret in 2013
Menareh Mosque is located in Iran
Menareh Mosque
Location of the mosque in Iran
Religion
AffiliationShia Islam
Mosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationUrmia, West Azerbaijan province
CountryIran
Interactive map of Menareh Mosque
Coordinates37°33′4″N 45°4′14″E / 37.55111°N 45.07056°E / 37.55111; 45.07056
Architecture
TypeMosque architecture
StyleQajar
Completed1910 CE
Specifications
Length15 m (49 ft)
Width14 m (46 ft)
Interior area
450 m2 (4,800 sq ft)
DomeOne
MinaretOne
Minaret height
22.5 m (74 ft)
MaterialsStone; bricks; timber
Official name
Menareh Mosque
TypeBuilt
Designated7 December 1997
Reference no.153
Conservation organization
Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran

The Menareh Mosque (Persian: مسجد مناره; Arabic: مسجد المنارة) is a Shi'ite mosque, located in Urmia, Imam Street near the Sardar Mosque, in Urmia, in the province of West Azerbaijan, Iran. The mosque was completed in 1910 CE, during the Qajar era, and is named due to its minaret.[1][2][3]

The mosque was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 7 December 1997, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Encyclopaedia of the Iranian Architectural History". Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran. May 19, 2011. Archived from the original on July 31, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Menareh Mosque". www.itto.org. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Menareh mosque of Urmia". www.masjed.ir/en. Retrieved July 31, 2019.

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