Qom - Wikipedia
WEBQom (Persian: قم; ⓘ) is a city in the Central District of Qom County, Qom province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is the seventh largest metropolis and also the seventh largest city in Iran. The city is 140 km (87 mi) to the south of Tehran, and on the banks of the Qom River.. At the 2006 census, its population was …
Qom | History, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBQom, city, capital of Qom province, north-central Iran. It was one of the centers of Shi’i Islam in the 8th century and the site of the tomb of Fatimah (the sister of the eighth imam, Ali al-Rida), whose golden-domed shrine became a place of pilgrimage in the 17th century under Safavid rule.
The Best Things To See And Do In Qom Iran - Culture Trip
WEBMay 19, 2020 · Shrine in Qom | © سید محمود جوادی / Wikimedia Commons. Pontia Fallahi 19 May 2020. As the second holiest city in Iran (after Mashhad) and the center of study for religious clerics and students, Qom has a reputation for being conservative, and is therefore just a city to pass through on many travelers’ itineraries.
Fatima Masumeh Shrine - Wikipedia
WEBThe Shrine of Fatima Masumeh ( Persian: حرم فاطمه معصومه translit. haram-e fateme-ye masumeh) is located in Qom, which is considered by Twelver Shia Muslims to be the second most sacred city in Iran after Mashhad . Fatima Masumeh was the sister of the eighth Twelver Shi'ite Imam Reza, and the daughter of the seventh Imam Musa al …
Qom | Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 18, 2018 · Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World. Qom. views 1,680,754 updated May 14 2018. QOM. Shrine town in Iran. The city of Qom (also Qum), 92 miles (148 km) south of Tehran, is, after Mashhad (the burial place of the eighth Shi ʿ ite imam, Ali Reza), the second most important shrine town in Iran.
Qom province - Wikipedia
WEBQom province (Persian: استان قم, Ostān-e Qom), pre-Islamic Komishan/Qomishan, is one of the 31 provinces of Iran with 11,237 km², covering 0.89% of the total area of the country. It is in the central part of the country, and its capital is the city of Qom.
Qom Travel Guide: Top Sights & Tips + Photos
WEBOct 4, 2023 · Contents. The Weather of Qom. The Best Time to Travel to Qom. How is Transportation in Qom? Travel Restrictions to Qom. Access Routes to Qom. Get Around Qom. Travel from Qom to Nearby Cities. Sightseeing Places in Qom. Markets and Shopping Centers in Qom. Souvenirs on the Trip to Qom. Culture of Qom People. Local …
THE 10 BEST Places to Visit in Qom (UPDATED 2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBAug 18, 2022 · Top Things to Do in Qom, Iran. Places to Visit in Qom. Enter dates. Attractions. Filters. Sort. Map. Category types. Attractions. Tours. Outdoor Activities. Shopping. Traveller Resources. Types of Attractions. Sights & Landmarks. Nature & Parks. Museums. Traveller rating. & up. Good for. Free Entry. Good for Big Groups. Good for a …
Qom - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBQom - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Contents. hide. Beginning. References. Qom is the second religious city of Iran and one of the bases of Shi'ism. The city dates back to before the rise of Islam.
Even in Shiite heartland of Qom, Iranians quietly call for change
WEBFeb 7, 2023 · (AP/Vahid Salemi) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s city of Qom is one of the country’s most important centers for Shiite Muslim clerics, packed with religious schools and revered shrines. But...
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