Jamkaran Mosque lies on the edge of the city of Qum, and was built by Hasan ibn Mathleh Jamakarani after reporting a unique encounter with the Twelfth Imam (a) on a Tuesday night. The mosque’s architecture features a very large courtyard, prayer halls, and the famous well where pilgrims used to be able to drop written letters to Imam al-Mahdi (a).
Throughout the year, thousands of Muslims visit the mosque to perform prayers and supplications, especially on special occasions such as the 15th of Shaban and Eid al-Ghadeer where various celebrations take place including firework displays, distribution of food and drink and activities for children. On Tuesday nights (the busiest night of the week), programs normally begin after the maghrib and isha prayers commencing with a lecture and Dua Tawassul. In the mosque, it is recommended to recite a two-unit prayer for entering the mosque (as recommended for all mosques), and many recite a prayer known as the prayer of the Twelfth Imam (a), details of which can be found in the books of supplications. The mosque is also a popular destination for the recitation of Dua Nudbah after sunrise on Friday mornings.
More details about the Jamkaran can be found in a pamphlet published by the mosque which has been translated into English here and the official website, www.jamkaran.ir, can also be visited to find updated program details.
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