Harchegan Jame Mosque

The Harchegan Jame Mosque is a historic Qajar-era building in the village of Harchegan, in Shahrekord County, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. It stands near Enqelab Square in Harchegan. The mosque was inscribed on Iran's National Heritage List on 12 Shahrivar 1386 (registration no. 19500). It is one of the village's historic religious buildings, and its architecture follows the region's vernacular style. According to a date carved on one of the columns of the prayer hall, parts of the building date back to 1226 AH (lunar Hijri). Other evidence indicates that the mosque was restored in 1320 AH.

The mosque complex consists of a courtyard, an iwan, a portico and both winter and summer prayer halls. The summer prayer hall lies on the north side of the courtyard. It is covered by one relatively tall dome flanked by two smaller domes, all built of brick in a simple style. The winter prayer hall is on the east side of the courtyard. It is a columned hall with pointed arches and a domed roof. Its columns are made of stone, and light enters through skylights above the domes and windows in the west wall. The domes of this hall also have raised brick patterns with geometric designs. Opposite the winter prayer hall are porticoes with pointed arches, and the mosque's courtyard is rectangular.

To visit the Harchegan Jame Mosque, you need to travel to the village of Harchegan in Shahrekord County. It can be reached by village roads in a private car. The village lies in a cold mountainous area, so spring and the milder months of summer are the best times to visit and explore around the mosque. When visiting this historic religious building, dress modestly and respect the peaceful atmosphere of the place of worship. Please avoid touching or damaging the architectural elements, decorations and old parts of the building.