Mostaghim

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The Mostaghim family is one of the prominent Iranian families.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] History

Their origin going back to before the Qajar dynasty, they have been one of the most successful families in Iran. After the fall of the Qajars they relocated to the holy city of Ghom 40 kilometers south of Tehran where they managed to take over the market and own many villages. Their close ties to both political leaders of the Pahlavi regime and also religious leaders of Ghom made them one of the few families who survived the Islamic Revolution with little to no damage. After the revolution the family has partly relocated to Northern Parts of Tehran as the place of residence and has great interest in most European countries.

[edit] Characteristics

They are known as a moderate religious family with very keen interests in Iranian culture and their contribution to Iran’s culture and politics are of utter most importance. The family has a hierarchical structure with the oldest member of the family being the head of the family who is consulted in all business matters of the family. Mohammad Mostaghim, a world-renowned neurosurgeon, who is rumored to be in line as the next head of the family currently resides in Canada with his family. Currently the Mostaghim family owns and operates the Zafran and Persian-carpet industry along with close ties to important flour producing companies in Iran.