Shohada Mosque

Shohada Mosque (the Martyrs' Mosque) is a historic building in Tabriz, in East Azerbaijan Province. It stands on Moaser Street, south of Shohada Square. The mosque dates from the Qajar period, and its original structure is said to have been founded during Abbas Mirza's time as crown prince. It was formerly also known as Shahzadeh Mosque or Shazda Mosque. Later, in connection with events of the Iran-Iraq War, its name was changed to Shohada Mosque. The building was registered on Iran's National Heritage list on 15 Ordibehesht 1376 (Solar Hijri) under registration number 1861.

The entrance of the mosque is a large, spacious vestibule (hashti) that leads into the interior of the building. One of the mosque's architectural highlights is its stone columns, set in rows on four sides of the brick domes, which show a combination of stone and brick in the structure. In the western part of the mosque, photographs of a number of martyrs of the Iran-Iraq War are displayed, forming part of the place's contemporary identity and cultural function. Despite its historical value, Shohada Mosque has kept its religious use and still serves as a working mosque.

Shohada Mosque is located in the urban area of Tabriz, south of Shohada Square. Because it sits within the city fabric, it can be reached via the streets around the square. A visit to the building can be included in a historical and cultural tour of Tabriz. Spring and autumn, when the weather is more pleasant for city sightseeing, are the best times to visit the city's historical attractions. Since the mosque is still a place of worship, visitors should respect its quiet atmosphere while worshippers are present, dress modestly, and enter without disturbing religious activities.