Rabizadeh Synagogue

🕰️When was it built?

The synagogue was built in the 1950s for the Jewish community of Shiraz with financial support from Mr Rabizadeh, and it takes its name from him. Today it belongs to the Jewish Association of Shiraz.

🏛️What was it built for?

The first floor of the building is where Jewish services are held. The Jews of Shiraz have about 17 synagogues in different parts of the city, and Rabizadeh is the largest of them.

💡Something interesting

Nowbahar Lane is also called the Lane of Religions; the St. Simon the Zealot Church and the Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Shiraz are in the same lane.

🎒Good to know before you go

• The synagogue is a place of worship; before you go, arrange your visit with the association.