| Hojjatieh Mosque | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Province | West Azerbaijan Province |
| Location | |
| Location | Khoy, Iran |
  Shown within Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 38°32′54″N44°57′37″E / 38.54842°N 44.96035°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | Qajar dynasty |
Hojjatieh Mosque is related to the Qajar dynasty and is located in the city of Khoy, in northwestern Iran. [1] [2]
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