Jameh Mosque of Atigh
| Jameh Mosque of Atigh | |
|---|---|
مسجد جامع عتیق (شیراز) | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Friday mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Shiraz, Fars |
| Country | Iran |
Location of the mosque in Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 29°36′29″N 52°32′41″E / 29.608177°N 52.544828°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | |
| Founder | Amir ibn al-Layth (AH 281) |
| Completed | |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | One |
| Minaret(s) | Two (turret-style) |
| Minaret height | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Materials | Stone; bricks; plaster; ceramic tiles |
| Official name |
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| Type | Built |
| Designated | 6 January 1932 |
| Reference no. | 72 and 73 |
| Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
The Jameh Mosque of Atigh (Persian: مسجد جامع عتیق (شیراز), romanized: Masjid-i Atiq) is a Shi'ite Friday mosque, located in Shiraz, the capital of the province of Fars, Iran. The 9th-century mosque is the oldest mosque in Shiraz, and was built in celebration of the conquest of Shiraz by Amir ibn al-Layth of the Saffarid dynasty in 276 AH (889/890 CE) and was completed in 281 AH (894/895CE). The mosque has been restored many times; and most of the present day structure – a four-iwan courtyard mosque – dates from the 17th century.
In the center of the mosque's sahn is the Khuda Khane (lit. 'House of God'). Commissioned by Inju'id ruler Mahmud Shah (1325-1336) in 1351 for the storage of Qur'ans, this small kiosk is also known as Bayt al-Mashaf (lit. 'House of Qur'ans' or 'House of Books'). Both the mosque and Khuda Khane are aligned with qibla slightly east of south.