Khajeh Khezr Historical Building

The Khajeh Khezr historical building is located in the city of Birjand, South Khorasan Province. Dating from the Qajar era, it is regarded as one of the region's outstanding examples of religious and historical architecture. The Khajeh Khezr building is registered on Iran's National Heritage list under number 1883, and it was built through the patronage of two benefactors, known as "Khajavi" and "Monsef".

It is one of the few buildings in eastern Iran with a combined use as a "mosque and mausoleum" that was built during the Qajar period. It has a single-iwan plan, and its brickwork decoration and the rasmi-bandi (geometric vaulting) of the iwan are among its most distinctive architectural features. The Khajeh Khezr building stands on Shahid Montazeri Street, Old Post Office Alley (Kucheh-ye Post-e Qadim), opposite the Shokatieh School. Its architecture follows a single-iwan layout, and its brick facade is laid in alternating stretcher and header bond. The main walls of the building are made of mud brick and the outer layer is covered with fired brick. The decoration includes beautiful muqarnas work at the springing of the arch in front of the iwan, rasmi-bandi patterns in the iwan's dome, decorative blind arches in the courtyard, and an entrance vestibule (hashti) with an impressive domed space. These architectural details clearly show the authenticity and artistry of the Qajar builders.

To reach this historical building, simply head from the center of Birjand toward Shahid Montazeri Street and get off in Old Post Office Alley, opposite the Shokatieh School. The best time to visit is spring or early autumn, when the weather is mild and sightseeing is easier. When visiting, it is important to respect the building and its surroundings; please avoid unnecessarily touching the walls and do not leave litter in the grounds, so that this cultural heritage is preserved for future generations.