{"id":65760,"date":"2023-12-02T19:39:36","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T19:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=65760"},"modified":"2026-11-03T13:15:36","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T13:15:36","slug":"nasir-al-mulk-mosque","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/","title":{"rendered":"Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz: Pink Mosque Visitor Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nasir al-Mulk Mosque<\/strong>, commonly called the <strong>Pink Mosque<\/strong>, is a 19th-century Qajar mosque in Shiraz. It is best known for the coloured-glass doors of its western prayer hall and the light they cast across the interior. Visit for the tilework, carved columns and courtyard as well as the photographs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af83a07b3d71&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af83a07b3d71\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nasir-al-Molk-Mosque-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Located in Shiraz, a city that has been a center of art and culture since the 13th century.\" class=\"wp-image-78287\" title=\"Nasir Al Mulk Mosque, Known As Pink Mosque in Shiraz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nasir-al-Molk-Mosque-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nasir-al-Molk-Mosque-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nasir-al-Molk-Mosque-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nasir-al-Molk-Mosque.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nickname comes from the pink used in the mosque\u2019s tilework. The coloured glass creates a separate effect: sunlight passing through it projects changing patches of colour inside the prayer hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"history-of-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\" class=\"index-title\"><\/div><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/#history-of-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\" >History of Nasir al-Mulk Mosque<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/#location-of-the-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\" >Location of the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/#what-makes-nasir-al-mulk-mosque-so-popular\" >What Makes Nasir al-Mulk Mosque So Popular?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/#best-time-to-visit-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\" >Best Time to Visit Nasir al-Mulk Mosque<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/#how-to-read-the-architecture\" >How to Read the Architecture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/#unique-features-of-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\" >Unique Features of Nasir al-Mulk Mosque<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/#the-main-prayer-hall\" >The Main Prayer Hall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/#the-light-through-stained-glass\" >The Light Through Stained Glass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/#visiting-hours-and-ticket-price\" >Visiting Hours and Ticket Price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/#how-to-get-there\" >How to Get There?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/#nearby-attractions\" >Nearby Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/#photography-and-visitor-tips\" >Photography and Visitor Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/#wrapping-up\" >Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/#faqs-about-the-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\" >FAQs about the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/#sources\" >Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-history-of-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"history-of-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\"><\/span>History of Nasir al-Mulk Mosque<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mosque was commissioned by <strong>Mirza Hasan Ali Khan Nasir al-Mulk<\/strong>, a Shiraz notable of the Qajar period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque-19th-century-illustration-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Historical illustration of Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, attributed to Jane Dieulafoy\u2019s travel account\" class=\"wp-image-78289\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque-19th-century-illustration-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque-19th-century-illustration-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque-19th-century-illustration-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque-19th-century-illustration.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Historical illustration of Nasir al-Mulk Mosque. Original attribution: <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/dieulafoy-susa-archaeology\/\">Jane Dieulafoy<\/a>, <em>Persia, Chaldea and Susiana<\/em>, describing the journey of 1881\u20131882.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Construction took place from <strong>1876 to 1888<\/strong>. The building belongs to the later Qajar period, when established mosque forms were combined with elaborate tile decoration and coloured glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"location-of-the-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\" class=\"index-title\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-location-of-the-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"location-of-the-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\"><\/span>Location of the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-webfactory-map\"><div class=\"wp-block-webfactory-map\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Nasir+al-Mulk+Mosque\/@29.6096516,52.518998,13z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x3fb20d6dd1e1a9e1:0xa5db54d59b5f73fe!8m2!3d29.6085509!4d52.5484808!16zL20vMGNxcGhf?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View  Nasir al-Mulk Mosque on Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mosque is in the <strong>Gowd-e Araban<\/strong> district of Shiraz, south of Lotf Ali Khan Zand Street. Search for \u201cNasir al-Mulk Mosque\u201d or \u201cNasir ol Molk Mosque\u201d when arranging directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearby heritage visits can include Narenjestan Qavam and Jame Atiq Mosque. Plan a walking route around your available time and the opening arrangements of each site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a first visit, save the mosque\u2019s full name and entrance location on your phone. Ask your accommodation or driver to confirm the drop-off point, particularly if you have limited walking time or mobility needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"what-makes-nasir-al-mulk-mosque-so-popular\" class=\"index-title\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-makes-nasir-al-mulk-mosque-so-popular\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-makes-nasir-al-mulk-mosque-so-popular\"><\/span>What Makes Nasir al-Mulk Mosque So Popular?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The western <strong>shabestan<\/strong>, or covered prayer hall, is the best-known interior. Coloured glass, patterned surfaces and the rhythm of the columns create several layers to look at, rather than one fixed \u201crainbow\u201d scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The courtyard and tilework also deserve time. Looking at the entrance, the open courtyard and the prayer hall in sequence makes the building easier to understand than moving straight to a single photography position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If photography is your priority, leave time for looking without the camera as well. A wide view of the room and a closer study of one detail can convey different aspects of the architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"best-time-to-visit-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\" class=\"index-title\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-time-to-visit-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best-time-to-visit-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\"><\/span>Best Time to Visit Nasir al-Mulk Mosque<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Nasir Al Mulk Mosque, Known As Pink Mosque in Shiraz\" class=\"wp-image-67402\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"Nasir Al Mulk Mosque, Known As Pink Mosque in Shiraz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque5-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque5.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Colors in Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the coloured-light effect, plan a <strong>morning visit on a day with direct sunlight<\/strong>, subject to the mosque\u2019s opening arrangements. There is no single guaranteed best minute: the season, weather and position within the hall affect what you see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treat early arrival as a planning preference, not a promise of an empty room or a particular photograph. Ask locally about the current entrance time before fixing a morning schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"how-to-read-the-architecture\" class=\"index-title\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-mosque-s-architects\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-read-the-architecture\"><\/span>How to Read the Architecture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Nasir Al Mulk Mosque, Known As Pink Mosque in Shiraz\" class=\"wp-image-67403\" title=\"Nasir Al Mulk Mosque, Known As Pink Mosque in Shiraz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nasir Al-Molk Mosque&#8217;s Architecture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A useful way to read the building is to distinguish structure from decoration. The columns and vaults shape the hall; the tile patterns, carved surfaces and coloured glass give it visual detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare a view along the columns with a view towards the courtyard to see how the same room changes with your position. Looking at the spacing of the supports and the decorated vaults gives more context to the familiar photographs of coloured light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"unique-features-of-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\" class=\"index-title\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unique-features-of-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"unique-features-of-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\"><\/span>Unique Features of Nasir al-Mulk Mosque<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the entrance, look for the decorated doorway and the layered <strong>muqarnas<\/strong> forms above it. Muqarnas is an architectural treatment made from tiers of small projecting or recessed elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The courtyard provides a contrast to the covered prayer hall. Take time to look across the pool towards the surrounding facades before moving inside, and compare the colours used in different areas of the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"the-main-prayer-hall\" class=\"index-title\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-main-prayer-hall\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-main-prayer-hall\"><\/span>The Main Prayer Hall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Pink-Mosque-in-Shiraz-Iran-by-Epiciran-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Pink-Mosque-in-Shiraz-Iran-by-Epiciran-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Nasir Al Mulk Mosque, Known As Pink Mosque in Shiraz\" class=\"wp-image-67350\" title=\"Nasir Al Mulk Mosque, Known As Pink Mosque in Shiraz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Pink-Mosque-in-Shiraz-Iran-by-Epiciran-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Pink-Mosque-in-Shiraz-Iran-by-Epiciran-1-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Pink-Mosque-in-Shiraz-Iran-by-Epiciran-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Pink-Mosque-in-Shiraz-Iran-by-Epiciran-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Main Prayer Hall of Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz (photo by Wikimedia Commons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the western prayer hall, the carved stone columns stand in <strong>two rows of six<\/strong>. Looking along the rows helps show the relationship between columns, arches and the decorated ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>mihrab<\/strong> is the prayer niche indicating the direction of prayer. Notice its place in the hall alongside the decorative surfaces; the building is a religious space as well as a visitor attraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"the-light-through-stained-glass\" class=\"index-title\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-light-through-stained-glass\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-light-through-stained-glass\"><\/span>The Light Through Stained Glass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lighting-in-Nasir-Al-Mulk-Mosque-Shiraz-Iran-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lighting-in-Nasir-Al-Mulk-Mosque-Shiraz-Iran-1-1024x716.jpg\" alt=\"Nasir Al Mulk Mosque, Known As Pink Mosque in Shiraz\" class=\"wp-image-67352\" title=\"Nasir Al Mulk Mosque, Known As Pink Mosque in Shiraz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lighting-in-Nasir-Al-Mulk-Mosque-Shiraz-Iran-1-1024x716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lighting-in-Nasir-Al-Mulk-Mosque-Shiraz-Iran-1-780x545.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lighting-in-Nasir-Al-Mulk-Mosque-Shiraz-Iran-1-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lighting-in-Nasir-Al-Mulk-Mosque-Shiraz-Iran-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lighting in Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seven wooden doorways connect the western prayer hall with the courtyard. Their latticework and coloured glass are central to the familiar interior views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look at both the glass and the light it casts. The pattern on the floor is temporary, while the joinery, carving and tilework can be studied even when the sunlight is less pronounced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/shiraz-travel-guide\/\">Shiraz Travel Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"visiting-hours-and-ticket-price\" class=\"index-title\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-visiting-hours-and-ticket-price\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"visiting-hours-and-ticket-price\"><\/span>Visiting Hours and Ticket Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque8-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Nasir Al Mulk Mosque, Known As Pink Mosque in Shiraz\" class=\"wp-image-67404\" title=\"Nasir Al Mulk Mosque, Known As Pink Mosque in Shiraz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque8-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque8-780x408.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque8-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque8.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confirm current opening hours, admission charges and any prayer-time or holiday arrangements directly before visiting. This guide does not quote a fixed fee or timetable because these details can change. Ask which areas are included in admission and whether separate photography conditions apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"how-to-get-there\" class=\"index-title\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-there\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-get-there\"><\/span>How to Get There?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you use public transport, check the current route to the mosque\u2019s entrance and the walking distance from your stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A taxi can be a practical option if you are arriving early or combining several city sights. Confirm the drop-off point and agree the return arrangement separately if you need one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Nasir+al-Mulk+Mosque\/@29.6085509,52.5484808,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa5db54d59b5f73fe?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi3iLe1odqCAxVE_7sIHWDNAb0Q_BJ6BAhTEAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Nasir al-Mulk Mosque on Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nearby-attractions\" class=\"index-title\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nearby-attractions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"nearby-attractions\"><\/span>Nearby Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combine the visit with other central Shiraz sights that interest you. <strong>Vakil Bazaar<\/strong>, Narenjestan Qavam and the older religious quarter offer different experiences, but check their locations and opening hours before committing to a timed walking circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"photography-and-visitor-tips\" class=\"index-title\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-foreign-tourists-say\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"photography-and-visitor-tips\"><\/span>Photography and Visitor Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"Nasir Al Mulk Mosque, Known As Pink Mosque in Shiraz\" class=\"wp-image-67394\" title=\"Nasir Al Mulk Mosque, Known As Pink Mosque in Shiraz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque-780x522.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz, Iran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plan your photographs around the building and other visitors. These suggestions help you choose what to look at while respecting the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photographing Light and Shadow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check your exposure before taking a series of photographs. Bright patches of sunlight and darker parts of the room can produce a large contrast; try a wider view as well as close details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Framing the Coloured Glass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Frame the wooden lattice and coloured glass as architectural details in their own right. You do not need a person posing in every photograph to show the scale or design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Nasir Al Mulk Mosque, Known As Pink Mosque in Shiraz\" class=\"wp-image-67405\" title=\"Nasir Al Mulk Mosque, Known As Pink Mosque in Shiraz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque6-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nasir-al-Mulk-Mosque6.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparing Glass and Tile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare the colour on the tiles with the light projected through the glass. These are different materials and effects, and they can be photographed separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting on an Overcast Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the weather is overcast, shift your attention to the columns, ceiling decoration and courtyard. A visit can still focus on architecture even when the familiar coloured-light pattern is faint or absent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using the Mosque\u2019s Name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPink Mosque\u201d is the widely used nickname. Use the formal name, Nasir al-Mulk, for directions and bookings so that your destination is clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#1e0e7c;line-height:.9\"><strong>BOOK ONLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"h-shiraz-hotels\" style=\"color:#1e0e7c;font-size:35px\">Shiraz Hotels<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel-list\/shiraz?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiran\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#f94931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Book Now<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharing the Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep entrances and walking routes clear. Do not hold one spot for a long photo session. Ask permission before photographing people at close range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dress for Your Visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the site\u2019s current dress instructions. Women should bring a headscarf and suitable loose clothing, and ask whether a chador is required and provided at the entrance. For packing guidance, see <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iran-dress-code\/\">what to wear in Iran<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/qazvin-travel-guide\/\">Aminiha Hosseiniyeh And House Qazvin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/bazaar-of-kashan\/\">Bazaar of Kashan: Exploring A Historical Hub<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\/\">Nasir al-Mulk Mosque Photos<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/shiraz-travel-guide\/\">Shiraz&#8217;s Top 10 Must-See Attractions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/top-hotels-shiraz\/\">Top 5 Cheap Hotels in Shiraz<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wrapping-up\" class=\"index-title\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wrapping-up\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"wrapping-up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow time for the courtyard and architectural details as well as the western prayer hall. A visit built around several aspects of the mosque is less dependent on one lighting effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/shiraz-travel-guide\/\">Shiraz travel guide<\/a> to decide which nearby visits fit your day, and confirm the mosque\u2019s current arrangements before making a timed plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"faqs-about-the-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\" class=\"index-title\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-about-the-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs-about-the-nasir-al-mulk-mosque\"><\/span>FAQs about the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-nasir-20261031-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Why is Nasir al-Mulk called the Pink Mosque?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The nickname refers to the pink used in the tilework. The mosque is also known for the coloured-glass doors of its western prayer hall.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-nasir-20261031-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">When was the mosque built?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Construction took place between 1876 and 1888, during the Qajar period. It was commissioned by Mirza Hasan Ali Khan Nasir al-Mulk.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-nasir-20261031-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">When should I visit for the coloured light?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Consider a morning visit with direct sunlight, after confirming the current opening time. Weather and season affect the light, so no single time guarantees a particular effect.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-nasir-20261031-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Where is the mosque?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It is in Shiraz\u2019s Gowd-e Araban district, south of Lotf Ali Khan Zand Street. Check the entrance location when arranging transport.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-nasir-20261031-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are the opening hours and ticket price?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Confirm the current hours, fee and any holiday or prayer-time arrangements directly with the site before visiting.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-nasir-20261031-6\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I take photographs?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Check the site\u2019s current photography rules, including any conditions for tripods or professional equipment. Ask before photographing people and keep walking routes clear.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-nasir-20261031-7\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What should I wear?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Wear suitable modest clothing for a religious site. Women should bring a headscarf and ask about any additional chador requirement and provision at the entrance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-nasir-20261031-8\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How long should I allow?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Choose a pace that leaves time for the courtyard, the prayer hall and architectural details. Add time if you want to study or photograph the building, and avoid placing another fixed booking immediately afterwards.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"sources\" class=\"index-title\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sources\"><\/span>Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit Iran. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/visitiran.ir\/attraction\/nasir-al-mulk-mosque\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nasir al-Mulk Mosque<\/a>. Cultural Institute of Iran. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/en.irancultura.it\/turismo\/attrazioni\/attrazioni-shiraz\/la-moschea-di-nasir-al-molk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nasir ol Molk Mosque<\/a>. 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