 In his Will, ʻAbdu'l-Bahá appointed Shoghi Effendi, his eldest grandson, as the Guardian of the Baháʼí Faith.Shoghi Effendi served for 36 years as the head of the religion until his death.Shoghi Effendi throughout his lifetime translated Baháʼí texts; developed global plans for the expansion of the Baháʼí community; developed the Baháʼí World Centre; carried on a voluminous correspondence with communities and individuals around the world; and built the administrative structure of the religion, preparing the community for the election of the Universal House of Justice.