Haj Rashid House, Sirjan

Haj Rashid House is one of the historical attractions of Sirjan in Kerman Province. It dates from the Qajar period and stands at Movahedi Intersection on Dr. Sadeghi Boulevard, at the corner of Alley No. 1. The house was registered as a National Monument of Iran on 27 Esfand 1387 (Solar Hijri), and its distinctive architecture and long history give it special importance.

This Qajar-era house is one of the oldest ta'zieh-khanehs (mourning houses) in Sirjan. It was built in 1274 AH (lunar Hijri) by Seyyed Ebrahim Razavi, then the district governor of the city, for holding Muharram ceremonies. Its architecture includes an entrance, a vestibule (hashti), a courtyard, a central hall (miansara), a wind catcher (badgir), a cellar (sardab) and a bathhouse. Features such as plasterwork, numerous rooms, and inner and outer courtyards offer a splendid picture of the lifestyle and religious culture of that era. Today the house still functions as a hosseiniyeh (a hall for religious mourning ceremonies). Every year during Muharram and Safar, a mourning tent is set up in its large courtyard, hosting religious groups and mourners of Imam Hussein.

To reach this place, you can travel by private car or public transport to Movahedi Intersection on Dr. Sadeghi Boulevard, then turn into Alley No. 1 to reach the historic Haj Rashid House. The best times to visit are spring and autumn, when Sirjan's weather is milder and more pleasant. When visiting, it is very important to respect the spiritual atmosphere of the house, avoid damaging the structures and preserve the tranquility of the hosseiniyeh.