Sheikh Zahed Gilani's Shrine

Sheikh Zahed Gilani's Shrine is placed in Lahijan, one of the most beautiful cities of Gilan Province. It is a good tourism goal for nature buffs to spend time near the Caspian Sea.

Sheikh Zahed Gilani's Shrine is one of the national monuments of Iran surrounded by rice farms and tea gardens. You will see this shrine four kilometers east of Lahijan in the north of Iran. Not only you can enjoy marvelous nature, green mountains, tea gardens, and delicious muffins, but also you can visit tourist attractions of Lahijan that is known as the bride of Gilan province.

• Who was Sheikh Zahed Gilani?
  Taj Al-Din Ebrahim ibn Rushan ‎, who was known as Sheikh Zahed Gilani, was an Iranian Grandmaster of the famed Zahediyeh Sufi Order at Lahijan. He was born in Siah Varud, Fuman County, Gilan Province. Sheikh Safi al-Din, an eminent leader of an Islamic Sufi order established by the Safavids, was a disciple of Sheikh Zahed. Sheikh Zahed chose Sheikh Safi al-Din as his successor in Tariqa. Sheikh Safi al-Din returned to Ardabil after the death of Sheikh Zahed and established Safavid Tariqa.

• Architecture of Sheikh Zahed Gilani's Shrine
  A turquoise pyramid dome amazes you at the first moment, with an architectural style that belongs to the climate of Gilan Province. This pyramid dome covered with yellow, blue, white and black tiles and floral patterns. This shrine consists of two foursquare chambers with a specific dome above it. On the northern side, there is a balcony with seven columns called Filpa; Filpa is a kind of column that became wide in the lower part. Also, there is a balcony with six Filpa on the eastern and southern side of chambers.
  Sheikh Zahed Gilani's Shrine includes a wooden Zarih that covered with green tiles. The inner ceiling of the shrine has stucco; the rocks that are mounted at the foot of the wall decorated with colorful tiles. Around the dome and other parts of the building is covered with pottery. 

• What is the best time to go?
  You can travel Lahijan in Gilan Province and see a marvelous nature. This city is known as bride of Gilan Province. Lahijan has a hot and humid climate in summer. Winter includes strong and warm winds and snowfall. The average of humidity is 76% to 79%, but it can reach to 100%. The best time to visit Sheikh Zahed Gilani's Shrine starts from late April to early June.

• Getting there?
  Sheikh Zahed Gilani's Shrine is placed four kilometers east of Lahijan in Gilan Province. To reach there, enter the Lahijan to Langarud road, you will get there after Sheikh Zahedi Square, on the right. Moreover, the following map can help you to find the exact location of the shrine: