Qom

American

[koom] / kʊm /

Or Qum

noun

a city in NW Iran, SW of Teheran, on the Qom river.

Qom British

/ kɒm /

noun

a city in NW central Iran: a place of pilgrimage for Shiite Muslims. Pop: 1 045 000 (2005 est)

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Qom could also serve as the location for the previous supreme leader, but burying tyrants in Iran can be complicated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

He studied in a seminary in Qom after his service with the Revolutionary Guard and wears the black turban of a sayyid, indicating that he traces his lineage to the prophet Muhammad.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

In 1999, Mojtaba went to Qom, a holy city which is considered an important centre of Shia theology, to continue his religious studies.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

He was educated in the Qom Seminary and became the Friday prayer leader of the city.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

Rugs from Qom always use a bit of turquoise, and the ones from Naein are ivory with light blue branches.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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