Shahcheragh Holy Shrine

Amazing! This has really grabbed me by surprise. This is something new for sure. Can not compare it to some grand mosque or so.. Best to visit at Golden hour/sunrise/twilight.

No bags allowed, but there is deposit besides, for free. Entry is for free. Foreigners are only allowed with a guide (free). You might have to wait a few minutes until an available guide arrives. Opening hours for foreigners is 8:30am to 9:30pm

Beware of the enchanting effect of the place! You could spend some time mesmerized by the beauty of it, lifting your spiritual senses high up. The mosque and the shrine were decorated in accordance with what the name stands for "The King of Lights". It is kind of a smaller area similar to the one in Qom (Fatemeh Masumeh's mosque+shrine). The best thing is they assign the tourists with personnel that informs you of the place and the people named after it, which is a service we'd very be pleased to have in Qom as well. :) Be mindful that if you're a female tourist, the personnel in the security makes you wear "Chador" (full cover hijab), but it has a great feeling to it.

The site was given this name due to the nature of the discovery of the site by Ayatullah Dastghā'ib (the great grandfather of the contemporary Ayatullah Dastghā'ib). He used to see light from a distance and decided to investigate the source. He found that the light was being emitted by a grave within a graveyard. The grave that emitted the light was excavated, and a body wearing an armor was discovered. The body was wearing a ring saying al-‘Izzatu Lillāh, Ahmad bin Mūsā, meaning "The Pride belongs to God, Ahmad son of Musa". Thus it became known that this was the burial site of the sons of Mūsā al-Kādhim.

You have to visit the Shah Cheragh shrine in the evening. With the artificial light you will imagine yourself in a story of 1001 nights. There will also be lots of Iranian people that come here to tribute honor to the Shah.
The access is free and you will be asked if which language you speak, so that they organise a guide (also free) for you to explain and discuss. It has been a wonderful experience visiting the shrine and talking to people.

The most beutiful shrine in Iran IMHO (I haven't seen them all, of course). I arrived here before 11 pm, such night sightseeing was more attractive than during a day. All lights were on, it was after the rain and on the ground lights were reflecting / shining / glowing in puddles. The view was breathtaking. Just take a look at my photos.

All foreigners can get a special guided tour for free. Let them know at the entrance.

I was a bit sceptical about going to see yet another mosque during our trip, but it was really stunning, so I was very happy that we finally decided to come here. Sadly we did not have a lot of time to wander around and you really need some, cause the complex is massive. There are short tours for tourists to tell couple details about the place

This shrine was gorgeous. The mirrors all over made it gorgeous, like I was stepping into a diamond room. It took them a while to get my chador, but I guess it was because I was a guest. And I had to get a special one for some reason.

Although Shahcheragh is a holly place and most visitors are religious people who come for pray and forgiveness, but the decoration is spectacular for everyone. No matter you believe in heiab or not, you must wear chador to be allowed to enter. It may be not comfortable but values to visit this shiny and bright place. All walls and ceilings cover by tiny colorful mirrors. Yard of that is a grave stone which is too expensive to buy. From 25000USD to 50000 USD for a tomb. Obviously, just well -offs can pay for their valuable corpus to be buried in this place.

If you wanna visit a religious mosouliom with a lot of Persian artworks inside the monument like mirror works do not hesitate visiting shahcheragh. local guides with different languages manage tours inside the complex for free. No need payment for entrance

Wonderful place, such peaceful and serene atmosphere... There's free tourist information service where you can get information about everything. Actually, we were said that it was compulsory for foreign tourists to be accompanied by an attendant who provides information for free, and it was really helpful. The place that I love the most in Shiraz.

Superb. A must visit especially in the night. Have to wear chadar (you can borrow it here), and make sure to be respectful because this is a functioning mosque and many people are praying.

Extremely beautiful especially at night. Is open 24 hours, free entry. Non Muslims should take a (free) guide provided at entrance. He'll explain ghe history etc to you. However, with a guide around you, you can't enter the main shrine. If you're by yourself, you can easily enter the sanctum sanctorum and be impressed by the intricate mirror work inside. Take some out to visit Shahecheragh, it's worth it.

Stunning shrine. A must visit in Shiraz.
A beautiful courtyard to sit and contemplate.
It isnt too busy, so enjoyed all my visits.

The Holy shrine of Shah Cheragh who is son of 7th Imam Musa Kazim & brother of 8th Imam Ali Reza (Descendants of Holy Prophet Hazret Muhammad (Peace be Upon Them), is important place hence, Shiites around the world come here to visit this Holy Shrine. Like other Shrines in Syria, Iraq, & Iran, this one is also beautifully decorated and well managed. Through out the year, during important Islamic events, different type of gatherings are held here. Everyone including non muslims can visit the Holy Shrine.

Such a beautiful space of shimmering glass, millions of carefully placed slivers decorate this special space. One of the most beautiful and impressive shrines ever

This place really dropped my jaw... a very lovely place. The mosque is made out of mirror hand made walls. For visitors they have a guide. And ladies will be given a chador (a long piece of cloth to cover full body as religious complaince). This is a place for pilgrimage for shia'a muslims.

What a wonderful holy place where all Shirazi people respect it and many tourists would love to visit it

A holy place housing the tomb of the brothers Ahmad and Muhammad, sons of Mūsā al-Kādhim and brothers of ‘Alī ar-Ridhā. The two took refuge in the city during the Abbasid persecution of Shia Muslims.

Another good spot in Shiraz to visit. Located directly at the main road. It's walkable if you are staying nearby District 8.

What's interesting is that you will find yourself looking at the ceiling most of the time, because it is so beautiful. Sit down at one corner and just start the wall ceiling around you.

I recommend visit during the evening time. Then, head out to grab some snacks nearby the streets. It's also walkable.