Imamzadeh Hilal ibn Ali

Aran va Bidgol County, Iran

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Imamzadeh Hilal ibn Ali is a mausoleum located in Aran va Bidgol County, Iran, designated as an Iranian National Heritage site. Rising 12 meters, the structure embodies architectural traditions spanning the Safavid, Zand, and Qajar periods. Its design integrates characteristic decorative and structural elements of these eras, employing brick, stone, tile, plaster, and the intricate mirrored tilework technique known as aina-kari. As an imamzadeh—a shrine honoring a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad—the building serves both religious and cultural purposes within Iran's architectural heritage.