Mosques and Mausoleums

Yazd is nicknamed as Dar al-'Abada meaning house of worship due to the large number of mosques and Imamzadehs in this province. Yazd has accepted various tribes and religions warmly creating a peaceful life for them. Islam is well institutionalized in the people of Yazd and they have created nice elegant shrines for ascendants of Shi’i Imams buried in this region to show their respect toward religious. Yazd is also unique in terms of religious ceremonies and festivals.