Shabestar
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| Country |  Iran |
| Province | East Azarbaijan Province |
Shabestar is a town in Iran. Shabestar is located in proximity to Tabriz[[1]], the capital of East Azarbaijan Province. It is situated on the main Iranian-International railway line which connects Tehran and Tabriz to Turkey and Europe; During the Safavid period. Shabestar's economy and development has received a major boost due to the 'Azad' university [2] built there. It is home to the renowned Iranian mysticist Sheikh Mahmoud Shabestari (is the creator of the sublime mystic poem Gulshan-e raz (The Garden of Secrets). This poem is counted as one of the loftiest works of 'irfan, and has immortalized the name of its author. Many commentaries have been written upon it, perhaps the best of which is that written by Hazin Lahiji, which has been published and is available. Shabestari passed away about the year 1320), the composer of Gulshan-i Raz.
[edit] Climate
Due to proximity to lake Urmia, the city experiences mild weather with wet winters and summers are somewhat hot and humid.[3]
[edit] People
Population of Shabestar is about 122,837 (1996 census). Now it could be possibly as much as 180,000 people.
[edit] Monuments
- Mosque of Tasouj Sohrageh
- Church Mojoumbar
- Church Shabestari
- Mosque Sheykh Esmayil
- Grave Jameh Mosque
- Khalil Shrine, Roudgat Bridge are the Historic and ancient monument of shabestar.
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