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Persian term referring to the descendant of an imam or the tomb of such a person. Among Twelver Shiʿa in Iran, the term is used to denote the descendant of one of the first eleven imams, as well as the tomb built over the burial place of such a person. Visiting such tombs is considered a meritorious act than can impart a special spiritual blessing, or baraka, to the visitor.
An Imamzadeh (meaning Imam-born) is a Persian word that refers to an immediate descendant of a Shi'a Imam.

The word is also used to refer to a shrine that is specific to Shi'a Islam and in which the Imamzadeh is buried.

These are honored in respect of the Shia Imams, who are venerated in popular Shia tradition.

These shrines attract many visitors and pilgrims for Ziyarat, and are scattered in many numbers throughout the Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

They usually exhibit exquisite architecture and craftsmanship in their interiors.
this one is Ahl-ebne-Ali Imamzadeh in Hamadan city inside BabaTaher Park.

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