Shrine of Sheikh Shoeyb, Khonj

🕰️When was it built?

The shrine dates from the 8th century AH (14th century), but the exact year it was built is not known. It was added to Iran's National Heritage List on 15 March 2000 as number 2618.

🏛️What was it built for?

The shrine is the tomb of Sheikh Shoeyb, and the people of Khonj come here on pilgrimage. Khonj has long been one of the centres of Sufi lodges and sheikhs in southern Iran, and the sheikhs' shrines are part of the town's historic fabric.

🎒Good to know before you go

• The shrine of Sheikh Mohammad Abu Najm and the Jameh Mosque of Khonj are less than a kilometre away; you can see them too.
• Dress suitably for a place of pilgrimage.