Shafei Jame Mosque, Kermanshah City, Iran
Shafei Jame Mosque is the mosque of Sunni Muslims in Iran’s western city of Kermanshah. Friday prayers are held in the mosque and Sunni Muslims gather around to share their social and cultural ideas after prayers. The mosque was completed in 1945 A.D. under the auspices of Sunni benefactors. In fact, its interior design is in some ways like its Turkish counterparts. It is predominantly notable for having atmospheric hypostyle halls, intricate stucco, and sets of faience.
The beautiful mosque highlights elegant architecture typical of Islamic mosques. The intricate arches and pillars catch the eyes at first sight. The ceilings are impressively adorned by Eslimi patterns; when you look up, you will instinctively admire the charm and splendor of the unique art. The mosque also features delicate stucco works embellished with verses of the Holy Quran. All over the bright main quarter where prayers are held, you can see arched windows which let in the sunlight during the day.
The mosque, however, has somehow modest exterior when it comes to extravagant use of ornamentation. It has several modest domes and two minarets.
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