Religious site
Tomb of Khajeh Rabie
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The Tomb of Khajeh Rabie is a Twelver Shi'ite mausoleum complex in Mashhad, Iran, completed in 1617. It houses the tomb of Al-Rabi ibn Khuthaym, a companion of Imam Ali. The site is set within a large garden and features an octagonal building topped with an 18-meter turquoise-tiled dome.
Don't miss
- Octagonal mausoleum with four large iwans on each exterior side
- 18-metre dome covered in turquoise tiles
- Tomb of Al-Rabi ibn Khuthaym beneath the dome
- Safavid-era inscriptions in Thuluth and Bannai calligraphy styles
- Surrounding large garden
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Tomb of Khajeh Rabie
You can visit Tomb of Khajeh Rabie on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
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Know before you go
- Located about 6 km north of Mashhad city center, along the road to Tehran.
- Look for inscriptions by the renowned Safavid calligrapher Reza Abbasi on the building.
- The complex was added to Iran's National Heritage List in 1932.
A bit of history
The tomb of Al-Rabi existed here after his death and was visited by the eighth Imam, Ali ibn Musa al-Ridha. The current mausoleum was built in 1617 under Shah Abbas I, following the advice of the cleric Baha al-Din al-Amili. In 1726, Fath-Ali Khan Qajar, a former Safavid governor of Astarabad, was interred outside the mausoleum.
Common questions
Who is buried at the Tomb of Khajeh Rabie?
Al-Rabi ibn Khuthaym, an early Tabi'een and companion of Ali ibn Abi Talib, is buried here.
When was the current mausoleum built?
It was completed in 1617 CE under the reign of Shah Abbas I.
What architectural style is the mausoleum?
The building is octagonal with four large iwans and a turquoise-tiled dome.
Are there any notable inscriptions inside?
Yes, there are inscriptions by Safavid-era calligraphers in Thuluth and Bannai styles.
Is the tomb located within a garden?
Yes, the mausoleum is surrounded by a large garden.
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