Imamzadeh Ja'far, Borujerd

Imāmzādeh Ja‘far
امامزاده جعفر (بروجرد)
Resting place of Ja‘far,
grandson of ‘Alī ibn al-Husayn
Religion
AffiliationShia Islam
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusImamzadeh and mosque
Location
LocationBorujerd, Lorestan
CountryIran
Shown within Iran
Geographic coordinates33°53′25.29″N 48°46′12.33″E / 33.8903583°N 48.7700917°E / 33.8903583; 48.7700917
Architecture
TypeMosque architecture
Style
Completed
  • 11th century CE;
  • 1317 CE
Specifications
Dome(s)One
Dome height (outer)25 m (82 ft)
Shrine(s)One: (Ja‘far)
MaterialsBricks; mortar
Official nameImāmzādeh Ja‘far
TypeBuilt
Designated5 May 1997
Reference no.1855
Conservation organizationCultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran

The Imāmzādeh Ja‘far (Persian: امامزاده جعفر (بروجرد); Arabic: مرقد جعفر الكاظم (بروجرد)) is a Shi'ite Imamzadeh and mosque, located in Borujerd, Lorestan province, western Iran. The mausoleum contains the remains of Abulqāsim Ja’far ibn al-Husayn, grandson of the Shī‘ah Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn.

The complex was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 5 May 1997, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran. he complex is one of the holiest sites in Shia Islam.