Musavat (newspaper)

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]