Astan Quds Razavi

Astan Quds 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.
The administrative apparatus of Astan Quds Razavi is considered the longest-lasting organization since the martyrdom of Imam Reza about 1200 years ago. The main resource of the institution is endowments. The Astan Quds Razavi is a major player in the economy of the city of Mashhad. The organization by order of Ruhollah Khomeini was tax exempt for 35 years until 2019.
History
Before Safavids era
From Safavids era until Islamic revolution
Current situation
Since the revolution, the Astan-e-Qods the bonyad has grown from a "modest concern" into a conglomerate employing 19,000 people and running "auto plants, agricultural businesses, and many other enterprises"
The land occupied by the shrine has grown fourfold since 1979, according to the head of the foundation's international relations department. The foundation owns most of the real estate in Mashhad and rents out shop space to bazaars and hoteliers.
According to journalist Christopher de Bellaigue, "when asked to identify the most important man in the city, Mashhadis do not name the mayor but rather" the head of Astan-e-Qods.
Ayatollah Abbas Vaez-Tabasi had been the head of Astan-e-Qods from the revolution until his death in 2016.
Ebrahim Raisi succeeded him in March 2016 and held office until April 2019. Finally, the supreme leader of Iran, Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed Ahmad Marvi as the new chief of this Bonyad instead of Ebrahim Raisi; and Raisi became the Chief Justice of Iran.
Institutes
Publications
Behnashr Publishing
Quds Daily
Za'ir Magazine
Haram Magazine
Printing and Publication Organization
Cultural and educational institute
Imam Reza (A.S.) University
Islamic Research Foundation
Youth Counseling Services and Social Research Institute
Razavi Cultural Foundation
Artistic Creativity and Audio-Visual Media Institution
Astan Quds Razavi Central Museum
Malek Library and National Museum
The Dar-ul-Quran of the Astan Quds Razavi
The Central Museum of Astan Quds Razavi
Supreme Cultural Council
Central Library of Astan Quds Razavi
Razavi University of Islamic Sciences
Islamic Propagation and Relations Directorate
International Relations Office
On Duty Education Centre for the Employees of the Astan Quds Razavi
Economic institutes
Economic Organization of Astan Quds Razavi
Behnashr Company
Carpet Company
Insurance Company
Canning and Cold-Storage Company
Kenebist Farm
Housing and Construction Company
Flour Company
Samen Pharmaceutical Company
Bread Manufacturing Industry
Wood Industry
Dairy Products Company
Behnashr Publishing Company
Orchards Organization
The Agricultural Units of the Astan Quds Razavi
The Industrial and Mines, Development and Services Units of the Astan Quds Razavi
Razavi Brokerage Company
Razavi Transport Company
Health care institutes
Physical Training Organization of the Astan Quds Razavi
Medical Services
Pharmacy Institute
Razavi Super-Specialization Hospital
Construction
Expanding the Sacred Places of Astan Quds Razavi
Social institute
Social Welfare Affairs related to the pilgrims of the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza(A.S.)
Welfare Institutions and Services of the Astan Quds Razavi
Astan Quds Razavi Sports Complex, Mashhad, Iran
Other related institutes
International Congress on Imam Reza (A.S.)
Ayatollah Abbas Vaez Tabasi, Reverend Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi
See also
Bonyad
Imam Reza
Imam Reza shrine
Goharshad Mosque
Economy of Iran
Footnotes
External links
Astan Quds Razavi
Astan Quds Razavi on Instagram
Mashhad
Shia organizations
Charities based in Iran
Organizations established in 1795
Foundations based in Iran
Organisations under the direct control of the Supreme Leader of Iran
Iranian entities subject to the U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctions
Imam Reza shrine
Cultural organisations based in Iran
Educational organisations based in Iran
Business organisations based in Iran
Book publishing companies of Iran