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Masjed-e Jomʿeh

mosque, Yazd, Iran
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The Masjed-e Jom'eh, or Friday Mosque, is a significant mosque located in the city of Yazd, Iran. This mosque is notable for having the tallest minarets in Iran. It also features intricate mosaic faience, a remarkable mihrab (pulpit) dating back to 1375, and two oratories with a Gothic appearance. The city of Yazd itself is ancient, dating back to the 5th century CE, and has historically been a crucial trade route intersection. Yazd is also known as the "Home of Piety" due to its numerous religious buildings, including this prominent mosque.1

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  1. Great Mosque of Isfahan
  2. Masjed-e Emām
  3. Yazd

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