Mesri Mosque
Shi'ite mosque in Isfahan, Iran
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The Mesri Mosque (Persian: مسجد مصری; Arabic: مسجد مصرية) is a Shi'ite mosque, located in Esfahan, in the province of Isfahan, Iran. The mosque was built in 1061 AH (1650/1651 CE), during the Safavid era. In the mihrab there is an inscription in Nastaliq script, written by Mohammad Reza Emami, a calligrapher .[1]
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StatusActive
LocationEsfahan, Isfahan Province
| Mesri Mosque | |
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مسجد مصری | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Esfahan, Isfahan Province |
| Country | Iran |
  Location of the mosque in Iran | |
| Coordinates | 32°40′26″N 51°41′29″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Isfahani / Safavid |
| Completed |
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| Specifications | |
| Spire | One (turret) |
| Materials | Bricks; mortar; tiles |
| Official name | Mesri Mosque |
| Type | Built |
| Designated | 3 March 1937 |
| Reference no. | 279 |
| Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
The mosque was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 3 March 1937, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.
Located in front of the mosque is the holy shrine of Haji Mir Hassan, which bears an inscription of 788 AH (1386/1387CE).[2]
