Qom Province
The latest news and views about Iran’s Qom province
Huge Fire Engulfs Alcohol Factory in Iran’s Qom
Several people, including firefighters, have been injured in a huge fire that engulfed an alcohol factory in the central Iranian city of Qom.
Three Innovation Centres Inaugurated in Iran’s Qom
Three creativity and innovation centres have become operational in the city of Qom in central Iran.
Century-Old House in Qom Boasts Unique Architecture
The historical Haj-Qoli-Khan house is one of the ancient homes in the central Iranian city of Qom.
Kahak: A Traditional Town with Mesmerizing Tourist Attractions
The town of Kahak in Iran’s north-central Qom province boasts picturesque scenery as well as historical monuments much revered by Iranians.
Torch-Carrying Muharram Tradition Observed in Qom
The tradition of carrying torches on the eve of Ashura, the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram, is annually observed in the Iranian city of Qom in commemoration of the fire that burned Imam Hussein's tent in Karbala tragedy.
Persian Architecture in Photos: Grand Mosque of Qom
With an area of 12,000 square metres, the Grand Mosque of Qom is one of the largest religious, historical buildings in Iran.
Iran in Photos: Water in Howz Soltan Lake Turns Red
The water inflow to the salt lake of Howz Soltan in Qom, central Iran, has increased this year due to the abundant spring rainfall, making the red-coloured lake almost full of water.
Qom Hospital Gets Back to Routine after Discharging Last COVID-19 Patient
The situation has returned to normalcy in one of the hospitals of Qom, the epicentre of COVID-19 outbreak in Iran.
Two Quakes Hit Iran as Fight against COVID-19 Goes On
While Iranian people are being urged to stay at home to prevent furious spread of the novel coronavirus, two earthquakes in Qom and Bandar Abbas have made some reconsider their decision.
Residential Building Fire in Iran’s Qom Kills 5, Injures 66
A huge fire at a residential building in the Iranian city of Qom has killed five people and injured 66 others.
21 Coronavirus Patients Recovered in Iranian City of Qom
21 of the coronavirus patients have recovered and are discharged from the hospitals in the Iranian holy city of Qom, the hub of outbreak in the country.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Sale Dome of Qom
The salt dome of Qom, located 15 kilometres away from the Qom-Jafarieh road, is considered a unique phenomenon in central Iran.
New Life Breathed into Howz-e Soltan Lake in Central Iran
The high amount of precipitation in central Iran this year has revived the desert lake of Howz-e Soltan located along the Qom-Saveh road in central Iran, doubling the area of its surface water compared with the previous year.
Qom’s Natural Sight Turns Green after 10 Years
Iran’s Qom province has a wonderful scenery these days after record rainfall during this spring ended a water crisis that lasted almost a decade and led to drought and a sharp decline in underground water levels.
Scenic Beauty of Poppy Fields in Central Iran
When the downpours increase at the beginning of spring, gorgeous poppy flowers bloom in a vast field located on Tehran-Qom highway, 25 kilometres to the holy city of Qom in central Iran.
Deir-e Gachin; Mother of Iranian Caravanserais
Deir-e Gachin Caravanserai is one of the greatest caravanserais of Iran which is located in the centre of Kavir National Park in Qom province.
Iran Sanctions to Bring US ‘Unprecedented’ Defeat: Leader
Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran will overcome the sanctions the US has reinstated following its withdrawal from the nuclear deal and achieve an “unprecedented” victory.
Iran’s Beauties: World’s Oldest Arch Dam
Kebar dam, the world’s oldest arch dam, has been built on a river with the same name in southwest of the central city of Qom.
Arab Pilgrims Exchanging Currencies in Iranian Streets
The three-month closure of currency exchange offices in the holy city of Qom in central Iran has prompted many ordinary people and even foreign pilgrims to turn to the city’s streets to exchange their money and even earn a livelihood.
Handicrafts, Promising Field of Investment in Iran’s Qom
One of the attractions of the religious city of Qom in central Iran is the handicrafts. As the city is a pilgrimage destination, it can accommodate many Iranian and foreign travellers, and the handicrafts market in the heart of the city could be very thriving.
Iranian People Mark “Night of Destiny” (+Photos)
Each year in Ramadan Muslim people across the world mark the ‘Night of Destiny’ or ‘Laylat al-Qadr’ when the holy Qur’an was first revealed to the Muslim Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Persian Architecture in Photos: Historical Bazaar of Qom
The Bazaar of Qom is a historic bazaar located in the heart of the city of Qom in the southwest of Tehran.
Thrilling Weekend at Qom Paragliding Site
A paragliding site in the holy city of Qom near the Iranian capital of Tehran hosts the sport enthusiasts.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Qom Salt Rock
Qom Salt Rock, located 15 kilometres from the city of Qom in the southwest of the Iranian capital, Tehran, is one of the most beautiful natural attractions of Qom province.
“Imam Khomeini Refused Offer to Teach in UK”
Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, was so interested in the classes of one of his teachers that he turned down an offer by top British officials to go to the UK and teach philosophy classes there.