Imam Hasan al-Askari Mosque
| Imam Hasan al-Askari Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد امام حسن عسگری | |
The mosque in 2015 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia (Twelver) |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque and mausoleum |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Qom, Qom Province |
| Country | Iran |
Location of the mosque in Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°38′44″N 50°53′01″E / 34.6454274°N 50.8834805°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style |
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| Founder | Ahmad ibn Ishaq Ash'ari Qomi |
| Completed |
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| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | One |
| Dome height (inner) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Minaret(s) | Two |
| Minaret height | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Official name | Imam Hasan al-Askari Mosque |
| Type | Built |
| Designated | 9 January 1978 |
| Reference no. | 1312 |
| Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
The Imam Hasan al-Askari Mosque (Persian: مسجد امام حسن عسگری, romanized: Masjed-e Emam Hasan-e Asgari; Arabic: مسجد الإمام الحسن العسكري), also known as the Imam Hassan Al-Asgari Mosque or simply, the Al-Askari Mosque, is a Twelver Shi'ite mosque and mausoleum, located in the city of Qom, in the province of Qom, Iran. It is named for Hasan al-Askari, who was the 11th Imam of the Ahlulbayt and the father of the 12th Imam in Shi'ite traditions.
The original 9th-century structure, since renovated and expanded, is one of the oldest mosques in Iran. The mosque was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 9 January 1978, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.