Compilation of this encyclopediais aimed at researching on andidentifying of all theissues related toimam al-Rid a (A.S.), the Holy Shrine and Astan Quds Razavi. The Encyclopedia Department ofislamic Research Foundationis activelyinvolvedin the following seven fields: appellations, posts, and subjects; biographies (rijal); organizations; places; rare manuscripts; exquisite museum articles; and endowment.in thisissue of the Quarterly the following entries areintroduced: 1. Asad i, 2. Naqqa ra Khana Portico, 3. The Silk Embroidered Braided Drapery, 4. Artillery Bombardment of the Holy Shrine, 5. Poet Laureate (Malik al-Shu`ara) of Astan Quds Razavi.