Zahir-od-dowleh cemetery
Zahir-od-dowleh cemetery is a historic cemetery in Shemiranat County, Iran. It holds Iranian National Heritage status. Wikidata records 5 notable interments here, including Forugh Farrokhzad, Mohammad-Taqi Bahar, Iraj Mirza.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇮🇷 Shemiranat County, Iran |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.81199, 51.43351 (source: Wikidata) |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Heritage status | Iranian National Heritage |
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Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
5 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Zahir-od-dowleh cemetery's 5 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include poet (40%), writer (40%).
- Forugh Farrokhzad (1935–1967), film director, poet, writer
- Mohammad-Taqi Bahar (1886–1951), essayist, literary scholar, journalist
- Iraj Mirza (1874–1926), translator, poet, writer
- Hassan Taqizadeh (1878–1970), diplomat, politician
- Hossein Tehrani (1912–1974), composer
Common questions
Where is Zahir-od-dowleh cemetery?
Zahir-od-dowleh cemetery is in Shemiranat County, Iran, at coordinates 35.8120, 51.4335.
Who is buried at Zahir-od-dowleh cemetery?
Wikidata documents 5 notable interments at Zahir-od-dowleh cemetery, including Forugh Farrokhzad, Mohammad-Taqi Bahar, Iraj Mirza, Hassan Taqizadeh, Hossein Tehrani.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q3574608 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- Heritage StatusNotable intermentInterment
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title = {Zahir-od-dowleh cemetery, Shemiranat County, Iran},
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