Tajrish Bazaar
The Tajrish Bazaar is a historic and aged market situated in the northern region of Tehran’s Tajrish neighborhood. Like many traditional bazaars, it contains a mosque, a souq, and a hussainiya. Additionally, it is located near Imamzadeh Saleh.
History
Tajrish Bazaar has been in existence for over 100 years, but certain parts of it date back to 220 years ago, indicating that it is older than previously thought. Tajrish flourished and developed after Reza Shah designated Darband as his yalak. The prosperity of Tajrish Bazaar led to a rise in the number of stalls and businesses, including dairy shops, butchers, grocers, cloth shops, blacksmiths, apothecaries, and coffee shops. Until more than 50 years ago, the entire bazaar was uncovered, resulting in its closure during the cold seasons and heavy snowfall. In response, the market traders constructed a wooden roof, covered their shops with wooden beams, clay, and mud, and installed a gable roof.
Mosques
Historically, it was common to construct schools and mosques near markets. Tajrish Bazaar boasts three mosques, each around 80 years old: Saheb al-Zaman Mosque, Seyyed al-Shohada Mosque, and Azam Mosque.
Imamzadeh Saleh
Imamzadeh Saleh is located near the Tajrish Bazaar and is considered the spiritual center of the bazaar. It is one of the children of Imam Musa Kazem and the original building dates back to 1300, making it a highly valuable place. Previously, there was a sycamore tree in the middle of the area, which was removed during renovations in the 1990s. The area of Imamzadeh Saleh used to be a completely enclosed space, like many other shrines in Iran, but its appearance has changed in recent years. The interior of the shrine boasts beautiful paintings from the Qajar period, and the mirror work has been completed in the last two decades. The doors that connect the porches to the shrine are adorned with inlaid designs.
Near the Tajrish Bazaar, you will find a spacious marketplace offering fresh fruits and vegetables. Tajrish Big Takyeh comprises both upper and lower Takyeh, which were constructed during the Qajar era, over two centuries ago. As one of Tehran’s oldest Takyeh, it hosts Muharram events.
