1-Day Religious Tour of Qom with Fatima Masumeh Shrine

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Fatima Masumeh Shrine and Imam Khomeini's old house
• 02 Offer your prayers at Jamkaran Mosque and Jaame' Mosque
• 03 Check out sacred Khizr Mountain
• 04 Explore Sheikhan Cemetery, one of Qom's oldest cemeteries

Explore the religious highlights of historic Qom, beginning at the revered Fatima Masumeh Shrine. Visit Jamkaran Mosque and Jaame' Mosque, see Imam Khomeini's old house, and explore the ancient Sheikhan Cemetery. You will also check out Khizr Mountain, a place believed to have been the site of worship of Prophet Khidr.

Khizr Mountain, where it is believed there was once a cave at the summit that served as the place of worship of Prophet Khidr.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Qom

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Religious Landmarks of Qom

• Meet your tour guide and begin your tour of Qom's holy sites.
• Walk through the sacred places and seminary schools, and visit the following attractions:
  • Hazrat Fatemah Masumeh in Qom, the second holiest Shia shrine in Iran.
  • Sheikhan Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in Qom Province.
  • Jaame' Mosque, an ancient sacred mosque.
  • Jamkaran Mosque, an important pilgrimage centre for Shia Muslims who follow the Twelve Imams.
  • Khizr Mountain, where it is believed there was once a cave at the summit that served as the place of worship of Prophet Khidr.
  • Imam Khomeini's old house, one of the important buildings in Qom.

End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation
• English-speaking Iranian tour guide

What's Not Included

• Food expenses
• Hotel expenses

What to bring

• Cellphone or camera for photography inside the shrines

Know before you go

• Qom is a religious city, and for those interested in learning more about religion, especially Shia Islam, this tour is an excellent opportunity.
• Lunch in Yazdan Panah historical house (Qajar Dynasty) is available, but it is paid for by the traveller.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Shrine Bibi Masooma, Qom, Qom Province, Iran

Tour start

Qom, Eram St, Iran

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.