Jame Mosque of Khorramshahr

The Jame Mosque of Khorramshahr is one of the most important religious and historical buildings in the city of Khorramshahr, in Khuzestan Province. Located in the city centre, it is one of the city's best-known symbols and holds a special place in the historical memory of the Iranian people. The mosque has long been one of Khorramshahr's main religious and social centres, and, standing beside the city's bazaars, it was a place of daily comings and goings and everyday activity. Its history goes back more than a century, and during the rule of the region's local sheikhs it was regarded as one of the city's important centres. Besides its religious function, the Jame Mosque of Khorramshahr has great historical and cultural significance because of the prominent role it played during the Iran-Iraq War. On 21 Azar 1390 (Solar Hijri calendar) it was added to Iran's National Heritage List under registration number 30000, and today it is one of Khorramshahr's major historical and cultural tourist attractions.

Above all, the importance of the Jame Mosque of Khorramshahr is tied to the events of the Iran-Iraq War and the resistance of the city's people. After the war began in 1359 (Solar Hijri), the mosque became one of the main gathering points for Khorramshahr's defenders, and in those days, besides its religious role, it was also used to support and organise the forces defending the city. The building suffered extensive damage during the war: parts of the structure were destroyed, its minarets were lost and the dome was damaged. Nevertheless, after the liberation of Khorramshahr and the start of the city's reconstruction, the mosque was restored and parts of it were rebuilt, and it kept its status as a symbol of the people's resistance and steadfastness. The mosque's architecture includes a brick facade, mosaic tilework and tiles decorated with Quranic verses. Two minarets and two domes are also distinctive features of the present building. The war-era murals, painted by Naser Palangi and restored after the war, are another valuable feature of the mosque. Together with the building's architectural and religious value, the courtyard and interior also give visitors a closer acquaintance with the contemporary history of Khorramshahr.

To visit the Jame Mosque of Khorramshahr, you need to travel to the centre of Khorramshahr. The mosque is in the area of Chasebi Street, close to the city's bazaars, and can be reached by private car or by public city transport. Because the mosque lies in the central part of the city, you can combine your visit with a stroll through the surrounding bazaars and Khorramshahr's other historical attractions. Autumn and winter, when the weather in southern Iran is less hot, are usually the better seasons for travelling to and visiting Khorramshahr's urban attractions; in spring, it is best to choose the cooler hours of the day for sightseeing. Before visiting, it is important to check the mosque's prayer times and religious programmes, since it is still used for worship. Visitors should dress appropriately for a religious setting, avoid disturbing worshippers, and ask permission before photographing interior areas or people. Respecting the building's historical and spiritual value and refraining from any behaviour that could damage its decorations and architectural features will also help preserve this valuable heritage.