Imamzadeh Hossein, Qazvin

Imamzadeh Hossein
مسجد جامع عتيق قزوین
Religion
AffiliationShia Islam
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusImamzadeh, mausoleum and mosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationQazvin, Qazvin Province
CountryIran
Location of the complex in Iran
Geographic coordinates36°15′28″N 50°00′03″E / 36.2578°N 50.0008°E / 36.2578; 50.0008
Architecture
TypeMosque architecture
Style
Completed
  • 1404 Common Era (sarcophagus)
  • 1631 CE (renovations)
  • 1889 CE (renovations)
Specifications
Dome(s)One
Minaret(s)Six
Shrine(s)One: Husayn
Official nameImamzadeh Hossein
TypeBuilt
Designated7 December 1935
Reference no.239
Conservation organizationCultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran

The Imamzadeh Hossein (Persian: مسجد جامع عتيق قزوین, romanized: Emamzadeh-ye Hossein; Arabic: مرقد حسين الرض) is an imamzadeh, mausoleum and mosque complex, located in Qazvin, Iran. The funerary complex contains the grave of Hossein, son of the 8th Imam Ali al-Rida ("Hazrat-e Reza"). Built initially during the Ilkhanate period, the complex was extensively renovated by Shah Tahmasp I in the 17th century, during the Safavid era.

The complex was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 7 December 1935, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran. The complex is one of the holiest sites in Shia Islam and is a major pilgrimage center.