Functions of the National Association of Anzali in the Constitutional Era (from Moharam to Shaban, 1325)

In the Constitutional Era, many associations were established all over Iran, especially in Guilan’cities such as Rasht, Anzali, Lahijan, and Astara. The Formation of these associations, like other organizations and NGOs, was to establish a new arrangement and pay attention to the role of people in social and political affairs with a focus on constitutionalism and settlement of law and freedom. The Anzali National Association was established in a small port on the shores of the Caspian Sea, a city that played a role in becoming familiar with the West. The special geographical location of Anzali Harbor further increased the activity of the Anzali National Association. Despite of important and various roles of this association, no independent reasearch has been done about that. So With emphasis on basic role of the association, this research tries to answer to following question: What were the functions of the Anzali National Association? This association performed various functions in the political, social, economic, and public welfare fields. Explaining and studying this issue is achieved based on historical data provided through newspapers and books in the descriptive-analytical library method.Research findings show that theNational association of Anzali with the support of people and other associations, not only defended constitutionalism and its institutions but also attended to many economic and social issues based on peoples’ request and achieved some success.