Astan Quds Razavi
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Astan Quds Razavi (Persian: آستان قدس رضوی, romanized: Āstān-e Qods-e Razavi) is a bonyad based at Mashhad, Iran. It is the administrative organization which manages the Imam Reza shrine and various institutions which belong to the organization.
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Native name | آستان قدس رضوی |
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Company type | Bonyad |
Founded | April 11, 1510; 514 years ago (1510-04-11) |
Founder | Ismail I |
Headquarters | , Iran |
Key people | Ahmad Marvi (Custodian and Chairman of the supervisory board) Mostafa Feyzi (Deputy of Custodian) |
Website | Official website |
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The administrative apparatus of Astan Quds Razavi is considered the longest-lasting organization since the martyrdom of Imam Reza about 1200 years ago.[1] The main resource of the institution is endowments.[2] The Astan Quds Razavi is a major player in the economy of the city of Mashhad.[3] The organization by order of Ruhollah Khomeini was tax exempt for 35 years until 2019.[4][5]