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| Zargarian Synagogue | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Location | |
| Location | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Manuchehr Kohan |
| Founder | Abdullah Eliahu Zargarian |
| Completed | 1974 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 500 |
| Site area | 1,000 square metres (11,000 sq ft) |
Zargarian Synagogue is a synagogue located in the Amir Abad neighborhood of Tehran.
The synagogue was created in an area of 1,000 square metres (11,000 sq ft) with the help of Abdullah Eliahu Zargarian. With an increase in the number of Jews in Amirabad street, Abdullah Zargarian decided to create the synagogue in 1350 SH (1971–1972 AD). He found a suitable piece of property south of Keshavarz (Elizabeth) Boulevard and he approached the Tehran Jewish Committee with his proposal. He received help from Musa Barlaavi, Esmail Khodadadi, and Musa Sassooni. The Tehran Jewish Committee and the Jews of Tehran helped him in his endeavors and the head of Alliance Israélite Universelle (AIU) in Iran, Mr. Cohenka, pledged help if Abdullah Zargarian creates an Alliance school as well. The plan was fetched and it was sent to the AIU headquarters in France and after 45 days Manuchehr Kohan was selected as the chief architect. The plan started in 1350 AH and was finished in 1352 AH (1973–1974 AD).
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