Astan Quds Razavi

Astan Quds Razavi (Persian: آستان قدس رضوی‎ Āstān-e Qods-e Razavi) (also known as Astan-e-Qods) is a Bonyad, or autonomous charitable foundation, in 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, estimated to be worth $15 billion. The Astan Quds Razavi is a major player in the economy of the city of Mashhad.

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