Fatima Masumeh’s Shrine in Qom is crowded every day of the year with Shi’i men, women, and children from all around the world. Some stay for hours or days praying at the mosque and circumambulating her tomb. The economy of Qom has become reliant on this pilgrimage for the tourism it brings.
Mythical narratives explaining the creation of the land, animals, and people. Ceremonies, dance, and storytelling that pass knowledge across generations. Indigenous communities continue to contribute to modern Australian culture while advocating for land rights, recognition, and preservation of traditional knowledge.
