Azam Mosque of Qom, Persian-Islamic architecture masterpiece (photo)

Azam Mosque of Qom is one of the greatest religious masterpieces which was built by the great jurisprudent Ayatollah Boroujerdi adjoined by the holy shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA), sister of eighth Shia Imam, Imam Reza (AS). The foundation was laid in 11th century though the construction took seven years from 1954-1961. Since then the communal prayers and other major Islamic ceremonies are held there.