Qom Province

Qom Province is a province in central Iran, bordered by Tehran, Alborz, Markazi, Isfahan, and Semnan provinces. Its capital and largest city is Qom.

Qom: Qom is a city in central Iran and the capital of Qom Province. The provincial capital is also its largest city and dominant urban center.
Hawza: A hawza is a seminary system for advanced study of Shia Islamic theology and law. Qom hosts one of the world’s leading centers of Shia seminary education.
History of Qom: The history of Qom traces the city’s development from ancient settlements into a major religious center. The province’s identity is closely tied to the history of its capital.
Tehran Province: Tehran Province is an Iranian province containing the national capital, Tehran. It borders Qom Province to the north and draws frequent travel from Qom.
Central Iran: Central Iran is the inland region surrounding Iran’s central plateau. Qom Province occupies part of this arid plateau region.
Shia Islam: Shia Islam is the branch of Islam that recognizes Ali and his descendants as rightful leaders. Qom is a major center of Shia religious learning and pilgrimage.
Qom Province (1995): Qom Province was established as a separate Iranian province in 1995. Its creation made Qom an independent provincial unit rather than part of Markazi.
Alborz Province: Alborz Province is an Iranian province immediately west of Tehran. It is among the provinces bordering Qom Province.
Qom County: Qom County is an administrative county centered on the city of Qom. It is the province’s principal county and contains its capital.
Pilgrimage: Pilgrimage is travel to a place regarded as sacred for religious purposes. Visitors travel to Qom’s shrines, especially the Fatima Masumeh Shrine.

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