Khomein

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Khomein (in Persian خمین) is a city in central Iran, located in Markazi province, about 160 km from Qom and 350 km from Tehran.

In 2005, it had an estimated population of 76,104.[1]

[edit] Notability

Khomein is mainly notable the birthplace of Ayatollah Khomeini (as well as his grandson Hossein Khomeini), a senior figure of Iran between 1979 and 1989. Khomein is also known for the production its honey and beans, which are shipped around Iran.

[edit] See also

• Khomeini (name)
• Ayatollah Khomeini
• Hossein Khomeini