Type | Weekly newspaper |
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Founder(s) | Sayyid Muhammad Riza Shirazi |
Founded | 3 October 1907 |
Language | Persian |
Ceased publication | 1909 |
Headquarters | Tabriz |
Country | Iran |
Musavat (Mosāwāt; Persian: Equality) was a weekly newspaper being one of the publications that were started following the Iranian constitutional revolution. [1] It is known for being the most radical title [1] and was one of the most successful publications of this period. [2] The paper headquartered in Tabriz and existed between 1907 and 1909.
Musavat was first published on 3 October 1907. [3] Its founder and editor was Sayyid Muhammad Riza Shirazi who was a member of the secret organization, Revolutionary Committee, established to encourage the constitutional rule in Iran. [2] [4]
Musavat was based in Tabriz and had also offices in Tehran. [5] It was published on a weekly basis. [1] The paper was a supporter of the constitutionalism and argued that the constitutional rule would bring freedom to the country. [1] It frequently attacked the Qajar ruler Mohammad Ali Shah. [2] [3] It was extremely popular among the poor people and women due to its focus on the needs of these groups. [1]
Musavat sold nearly 3,000 copies. [2] The paper ceased publication in 1909, [5] and Sayyid Muhammad Riza Musavat went into exile following the end of the constitutional regime. [1]