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| Event - 1997-11-11 | Private visit to development projects in Western Africa starting by Abidjan in Ivory Coast, accompanied by Prince Rahim, Princess Zahra and Marc Boyden. The visit lead them to visit projects in Bouake (300 km from Abidjan), plantations in Yamassoukro and visit to Burkhina Faso. They left for Senegal on Sunday 16th. (More on the projects: see under 11-12 Nov). Vanity Fair writes 'He is a horse breeder, newspaper proprietor, yatchsman, developer, financier, and a philanthropist of unparallel scope'. |
| Event - 1997-07-01 | Visit East African Institutions with Prince Rahim, Princess Zahra and Marc Boyden. After Nairobi (Diamond Jubilee Trust) and Kampala (IPS), visits the Serena Serengeti. Meets the Zanzibar Jamat on Sunday August 24 at the historical Zanzibar Jamatkhana. |
| Event - 1997-06-21 | |
| Event - 1997-05-09 |
Princess Zahra visited Toronto, Canada for three days to Chair the International Ismaili Women's Forum under the auspices of the International Social Development and Sports Foundation. The conference took place from May 9 to May 11, 1997 at a resort in King City, just north of Toronto called Eaton Hall. On the opening day, Princess Zahra spoke on the role of women and on the need for enhancing the status of women in society with particular emphasis on Ismaili women. Approximately 100 delegates from all over the world attended this Forum. Princess Zahra wore a green business suit. |
| Event - 1996-12-16 | Princess Zahra became engaged to Mark Boyden. Mowlana Hazar Imam sent a Message to His worldwide Jamat. The engagement was reported in several sources including Dawn Magazine, The Express and The Times. A photo of the couple was released by Reuters and beautiful photographs as well as a detailled article in French were published in Point de Vue |
| Event - 1996-09-10 |
Princess Zahra Aga Khan visited Ottawa, Canada as Guest of Honour at the launch of the book, Speaking Out: Women's Economic Empowerment in South Asia. Princess Zahra said; 'Womens's rights are human rights and when women can improve their social and economic well-being, the benefits spread to their families, communities and nations.' Photo Album: Princess Zahra |
| Event - 1995-11-25 | Aga Khan Award for Architecture held in Solo, Indonesia. As State Guests, Hazar Imam and Princess Zahra had been received by President Suharto at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta where they witnessed the official signing by the President of the commemorative postage stamps issued by Indonesia on the occasion of the award ceremony. Twelve winners of the 1995 Aga Khan Award for Architecture were announced. 'The architectural and social problems facing Muslim societies require a sharper critique than they have received in the past,' the Master Jury declared. |
| Event - 1995-11-01 | Princess Zahra addressed the charity function held at Grosvenor Hotel, London where the theme was 'Water for Life'. In her speech, Princess Zahra said; 'Investing in women yields high returns, both for themselves and for the generations to come' (click here). Hazar Imam, in a message conveyed through Princess Zahra, said; 'Through the voice of My daughter, and at the end of her speech, I want to associate Myself with the gratitude and respect she expressed for all those who have contributed to the mission of the Aga Khan Foundation. |
| Event - 1995-11-01 | Princess Zahra visited various jamati institutions worldwide as part of her portfolio of Women's, Youth and Social Welfare affairs. She visited India, Malagasy Republic and Canadian cities. In the Malagasy Republic capital of Antananarivo, the Princess stopped by the newly renovated Aga Khan Hostel. |
| Event - 1995-05-01 | Princess Zahra Aga Khan attented the AKF Partnership Walk in Montreal. |
| Event - 1989-A | Second win in three years at Epsom Derby for Hazar Imam. The winning horse was Kahyasi, an 11-1 outsider. Princess Zahra attended this Derby. (see 'Most eligible Princess') (click here) |
| Event - 1970-09-18 | Birth of Princess Zahra in Geneva, Switzerland. (click here) |
