Journey to Iran and the Shah Cheragh Shrine
Iran is undoubtedly the center and most sacred country of Shiism. The Shah Cheragh Shrine, considered holy and visited by Shiites, opens its doors to thousands of visitors every year in the city of Shiraz. Shah Cheragh means “King of Lights” in Turkish. It is the nickname of Seyyid Ahmed, the brother of Imam Reza, the eighth of the holy imams of Shiites, and this nickname was given by the people of Shiraz.
The Shah Cheragh Shrine, built for Seyyid Ahmed, who was killed by men loyal to the Abbasid caliph Ma’mun while on his way to Khorasan in 835, dates back to the 12th century. The shrine was later enlarged and took its current form.Holy Place of Shiites
It has a fascinating visual appeal with the tiles on its dome and its minarets resembling candelabra. The magnificence of the countless mirror decorations and mosaics on its inner walls and the görüntü created by the reflections of light are superb. The shrine, entered through a silver door, has wooden columns.
While women entering the shrine use separate doors, men enter through another door. Everyone's visits are different. The shrine, divided into two, is separated into men's and women's sections. Everyone walks backward when leaving the shrine. Numerous tourists, as well as Shiites, visit the shrine, which has a pool in its courtyard. 
