Tomb of Pir Palandouz

This Tomb of Pir Palandouz is related to the Safavid period and is located in Mashhad, Navab, Safavi, the eastern side of Imam Reza holy shrine (AS).

The Tomb of Pir Palandouz is located in the northern part of the shrine of Imam Reza at the beginning of Navab Safavi Street. The monument of this tomb dates back to the Safavid era, which was built in 985 AH by the decree of Sultan Muhammad Khodabandeh (Öljaitü), the father of Abbas the Great. This tomb consists of a quadrangle with a dome over it and a porch of bricks in front of it. In the tomb, there is a Shah Neshin (Shah Neshin is the element of Islamic architecture which has three or five doors with a different height from the other rooms. Due to the Sun radiation, Shah-Neshin situated in the building.) with eye-catching ornaments and paintings. These paintings and ornaments were damaged by moisture influences, during the time and only some part of them remained after restoration. 

The ceiling is also decorated with beautiful paintings, and in the bottom, there are several blue tiles with pretty patterns. The first dome of this monument was tiled with blue and simple-pattern tiles. But during the restoration, a new design was used on the dome. The Tomb of Pir Palandouz has been completely renovated in recent years and many parts such as the courtyard, pond, chambers, and portal, have been added to this monument during the repairing operation.

• Who is Pir Palandouz?
   

Sheikh Muhammad Aref Abbasi, who was born in the village of Kardeh, one of the villages around Mashhad, was one of the mystics in the tenth century AD and lived with Sheikh Baha'i at the same period. Sheikh Muhammad Aref Abbasi, although he was a man of generosity and mysticism, he worked like ordinary people to earn a livelihood as a cobbler. So, that is why he was named as Pir Palandouz. Pir Palandouz, in addition to being a mystic, he was proficient in calligraphy and alchemy so that he has written seven chapter of the Qur’an with his unique handwriting.

• What is the best time to go?
   

  Spring is the best time to travel Mashhad.
   
  • Visiting information:
     
    • Working hours: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • ticket fee: It is free.

• Getting there:
   

Since the Tomb of Pir Palandouz is located right outside the shrine of Imam Reza, you can visit this tomb in one of your visits. The easiest way to get there is by walking and crossing through the Imam Reza holy shrine. Everywhere in this shrine, you would ask the servants or the pilgrim's guide to addressing the exit of the Navab Safavid or the tomb of Pir Palandouz, to guide you properly. From the left entrance of the Navab Safavi, you will leave this shrine. After walking about 100 meters and reaching the bazaar around this shrine, you will see the "Sheikh Muhammad Aref" signpost.