Vakil Mosque
Introduction The '''Vakil Mosque''' ( - ''Masjed-e Vakil'') is a mosque in Shiraz, southern Iran, situated to the west of the Vakil Bazaar next to its entrance. This mosque was built between 1751 and 1773, during the Zand period; however, it was restored in the 19th century during the Qajar period. ''Vakil'' means ''regent'', which was the title used by Karim Khan, the founder of Zand Dynasty. Shiraz was the seat of Karim Khan's government and he endowed many buildings, including this mosque.
Specifications Vakil Mosque covers an area of 8,660 square meters. It has only two iwans instead of the usual four, on the northern and southern sides of a large open court.
Gallery Image:Entrée_masjed-e-vakil_shiraz.jpg|Entrance doorImage:Vakil_mosque.jpg|Entrance door ceilingImage:Vakil_Entrance.jpg|Facade of entrance arcadeFile:Vakil mosque Panorama.jpg|Shabestan (prayer hall)Image:Shiraz_Vakil_mosque_columns.jpg|Shabestan pillarsImage:Vakil Mosque Shabestan.jpg|Shabestan ceiling tile workImage:Shiraz_Vakil_mosque_courtyard_view.jpg|View of northern Iwan from prayer hallImage:Vakil Mosque 03.jpg|One of the minaretsImage:Vakil Mosque 04.jpg|Details of northern IwanImage:Vakil_Iwan.jpg|Ceiling of the northern IwanImage:Vakil Mosque 08.jpg|Flight of steps leading to minbar
See also *List of Mosques in Iran
References
External links *  360 Panoramic Image of Vakil Mosque*  Vakil Mosque Pictures*  3D Vakil Mosque : Monshizadeh