Effat Marashi
| Effat Marashi | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Effat Marashi January 1, 1939 Kerman, Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Known for | First Lady of Iran (1989–1997) |
| Spouse(s) | Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani (1958–present) |
| Children |
Faezeh (daughter) Fatemeh (daughter) Mohsen (son) Mehdi (son) Yasser (son) |
| Relatives |
Hossein Marashi (cousin) Mohammad Hashemi (brother-in-law) |
Effat Marashi Persian: عفت مرعشی, is the wife of Iranian politician and former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.[1]
2009 protests
In 2009, during election protests she was quoted as saying: "If people see that [the government] has cheated, they should protest on the streets".
Personal life
Marashi married Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani in 1958. The couple have 5 children: Faezeh, Fatemeh, Mehdi, Mohsen, and Yasser.[2]
