The mausoleum complex of Shams Tabrizi was officially inaugurated on Wednesday evening, October 7, 2026, in the northwestern County of Khoy. The event was attended by Reza Salehi-Amiri, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, along with several Iranian and foreign officials.

The cultural site, associated with Shams Tabrizi, the renowned mystic and spiritual mentor of Jalal al-Din Rumi (Mowlana Jalaloddin Balkhi), was registered as national heritage on October 3, 2026.

The registration was carried out under laws governing the registration of national heritage sites and the establishment and statutes of Iran’s Cultural Heritage Organization, dating to 1973, 1985 and 1988.

The shrine was officially opened on October 7 after nearly two decades of studies, archaeological work and construction. Researchers identified the site through historical documents, while archaeological excavations examined and confirmed related evidence.

Covering an area of 7,000 square meters, the complex features a domed chamber, a specialized research center, a library, art galleries, and cultural spaces.