Qum

Japanese: Qum
Qum

...Population: 780,000 (1994). Also called Qum or Qom. In ancient times, it was a holy place for Zoroastrians. In 816-817, Fatima, the sister of Imam Reza, the 8th Imam, died here and her mausoleum was built, making it a holy place.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Qum" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…人口78万(1994)。クムQum,ゴムともよばれる。古代にはゾロアスター教の聖地で,816∥817年8代イマーム,イマーム・レザーの妹ファーティマがここで客死してその廟が建てられ,聖地となった。…

※「Qum」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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