| Imamzadeh Hadi | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Tehran Province |
| Location | |
| Location |  Ray, Iran |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | Safavid dynasty |
Imamzadeh Hadi is related to the Safavid dynasty and is located in Ray. [1] [2]
| Imamzadeh Hadi | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Tehran Province |
| Location | |
| Location | Ray, Iran |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | Safavid dynasty |
Imamzadeh Hadi is related to the Safavid dynasty and is located in Ray. [1] [2]
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