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Vakil Masjid/Mosque in Shiraz - Iran Vakil Masid/Mosque The Vakil Mosque ( Persian: مسجد وکیل ‎‎ - Masjed-e Vakil ) is a mosque in Shiraz , southern Iran , situated to the west of the Vakil Bazaar next to its entrance .  This mosque was built between 1751 and 1773 , during the Zand period; however, it was restored in the 19th century during the Qajar period. Vakil means regent , which was the title used by Karim Khan ,  The founder of Zand Dynasty . Shiraz was the seat of Karim Khan’s government and he endowed many buildings , including this mosque / Masjid Specifications :- Vakil Masjid covers an area of 8,660 square meters .  It has only two iwans instead of the usual four, on the northern and southern sides of a large open court .  The iwans and court are decorated with typical Shirazi haft rangi tiles , a characteristic feature of the art and industry of Shiraz during the latter half of the 18th century. Its night pray...