Hamzeh Ali Shrine

🕰️When was it built?

The historic shrine building was attributed to the Timurid through Qajar periods and nationally listed in 2003, under number 8225. That building was demolished in 2015 and rebuilding began in 2020, so the building you see today is not the original one.

🏛️What was it built for?

The shrine is visited for pilgrimage, prayer and religious ceremonies. Families and religious groups from surrounding towns and villages came here and distributed offerings. Its elevated location and the surrounding plain combine worship with views of the natural landscape.

👀What you will see

• The shrine occupies an elevated site that makes it stand out against the surrounding plain. View its position from a suitable distance.
• The broad plain around the shrine and views opening across the lower ground from this high position.

💡Something interesting

Local accounts describe Hamzeh Ali as a descendant of Imam Sajjad and say he moved to the area at the invitation of the people of Borujen. The same accounts say he fought and was killed on this spot.

🎒Good to know before you go

• Dress appropriately and respect worshippers during prayers and ceremonies.
• Wear comfortable shoes for the elevated setting and keep away from edges.
• Choghakhor Wetland and the gaz sweet-making workshops of Boldaji are in the same district, so you can add them to the same trip.