🕌 Fatima Masumeh Shrine
Iran
About This Sacred Site
The Fatima Masumeh Shrine in Qom is one of the most significant Shia pilgrimage sites in Iran. It houses the tomb of Fatimah bint Musa, sister of Imam Reza, who died in Qom in 816 CE. The shrine's golden dome and minarets dominate the skyline of Qom, which is Iran's most important center for Shia scholarship. The complex includes multiple courtyards, prayer halls, and religious seminaries, making it both a spiritual and educational center.
Key Facts
- •Houses the tomb of Fatimah bint Musa, sister of Imam Reza
- •Qom is the most important center of Shia learning in Iran
- •The golden dome was gilded during the Qajar dynasty
- •Adjacent to some of the most important Shia seminaries
- •Women can enter certain areas that are restricted at other shrines
Location
Coordinates: 34.6356, 50.8800
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