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Mowlana Hazar Imam delivered a speech at the Hirshorn Museum at a program focusing on the Architectural Awards. This event was co-sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C. The function was attended by Ambassador Lucius Battle, Chairman of the National Committee to Honor the Fourteenth Centennial of Islam.

PHOTO: Mowlana Hazar Imam and Begum Salimah at the Hirshorn Museum of the Smithsonian in Washington; Ambassador Lucius Battle.

2008, December 8 - 9: H.H. The Aga Khan attended A Mystical Journey: Musique Soufie et Autres Expressions de Devotion en Islam. Mawlana Hazar Imam commenced his Golden Jubilee visit to France by taking in A Mystical Journey: Musique Soufie et Autres Expressions de Dévotion en Islam at Théâtre Mogador in Paris. Hazar Imam was joined by Princess Zahra, Prince Hussain, leaders from the Government of France and members of French society, as well as senior Jamati leaders from France and abroad.

The King and the Aga Khan discussed the Ismaili leader's network of services in the education, health, construction, cultural and financial sectors.

Extending the Zanzibar Government's arm of friendship, the Chief Minister Hon. Omar Ali Juma, presented Mowlana Hazar Imam with a one-acre plot of land as birthday gift to construct his own house in Zanzibar.

PHOTO: PHOTO 2: Mowlana Hazar Imam speaking at the luncheon he hosted for the Chief Minister of Zanzibar after signing the protocol of co-operation for Development, 1988

Hazar Imam with Prince Amyn Mohammad visited Mangapwani site, 15 miles north of Zanzibar town, where Tourism Promotion Services (Zanzibar) Limited is proposing to build a 125 room beach resort with golfing and other sports facilities.

PHOTO: Mowlana Hazar Imam addressing the opening of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture Seminar in Zanzibar. President Hassan Ali Mwinyi off Tanzania and President Abdul Wakil of Zanzibar are seated to the right.

Islam – A Liberating Force

Speech by Prince Aly S. Khan to The Council of Islamic Affairs, New York
May 27, 1958

It is one of the paradoxes of history that the West, and the Islamic world which have so many beliefs and values in common, should have lived in antagonism for centuries. When we consider the great contribution of the Islamic peoples to modern Western civilization, particularly in the realm of scientific enquiry, philosophic thought and mysticism, wherein the religious spirit is lifted to the sublime, the paradox of conflict becomes all the more striking

Arrived at Entebbe to begin a tour of Uganda. Spent five hours at State House in consultation with President Milton Obote. Had further discussions with Cabinet Ministers. Laid foundation stone of a 350,000 Pounds wheat flour mill in Kampala. Attended Kampala Mayor's Annual Christmas Charity Ball together with President Obote. Visited I.P.S. fish net factory in Kampala and held consultations with I.P.S. project partners. Visited Secondary school on Kibuli Hill. Attended reception given for him by Ismailis at Lugogo Stadium. Opened library at Aga Khan Secondary School.

Hazar Imam was conferred with Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws (LL.D) from the University of Wales by the Chancellor of the University, the Prince of Wales. Hazar Imam was cited for his patronage of education and academic research throughout the world.

Photo: Mowlana Hazar Imam in conversation with the Prince of Wales as President Mary Robinson signs the Visitors' Book at the City Hall, Cardiff.

2007, November 26:On the occasion of the commemoration of the Golden Jubilee, the spiritual leader of the community Ismaili, His Highness the Aga Khan, had a five day visit to Madagascar. Accompanied by his staff, He arrived on the 26th of November, 2007 at the international airport of Ivato, hosted by the great family of Ismaelis of Madagascar as well as the islands of the Indian Ocean, Canada and Africa. (SEE TIMELINE 2007 FOR PHOTOS)

Aga Khan Award for Architecture presentation was held at the Badi Palace Marrakesh in Morocco and was attended by Hazar Imam who made a speech and by the Crown Prince of Morocco and the Crown Prince of Jordan. Photo: His Majesty King Hassan II, conferring the honour of Le Grand Cordon de l'Order du Trone Cherifien (QuissamAl-Arch) the highest Moroccan honour at the Royal Palace in Rabat on November 25, 1986.

SPEECH BY HIS HIGHNESS PRINCE KARIM AGA KHAN PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY OF THE AGA KHAN AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE

Marrakesh, Morocco
November 24, 1986

Your Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan
Honourable Chief Minister of Sindh
Chairman and Members of the Board of Trustees
Faculty Members
Graduating Students
and Distinguished Guests

Assalam-o-Alaikum,

H.H. The Aga Khan, Mowlana Hazar Imam visited Pakistan for Convocation at the Aga Khan University, Karachi. His speech was preceded by the speech of the Governor of Sind.

Speech of Governor of Sindh

On the occasion of the Convocation of the Aga Khan University
on Saturday the 23rd, November 1996

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Your Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan
Honourable Chief Minister of Sindh
Chairman and Members of the Board of Trustees
Faculty Members
Graduating Students
and Distinguished Guests

Assalam-o-Alaikum,

Signed Visitors' Book ofAKRSP with the words, 'I have spent here in the Northern Areas one of the most inspiring and exciting weeks of my life. Words are shallow in comparison to the depth of feeling and admiration I have for the extraordinary achievements of AKRSP, and everyone connected with it, achieved in the last five years. Centuries of poverty and despair, human conflict and division appear to be fading into the past, as new light and hope are projected onto a future which people can believe in. Yes, words do fail ..' Aga Khan.

Hazar Imam was guest at a dinner hosted by President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania. Hazar Imam was on a Silver Jubilee visit to Tanzania from November 20 to 26, 1982.

H.H. The Aga Khan, Mowlana Hazar Imam attended the inauguration of the first Professional Development Centre of the Aga Khan University's Institute for Educational Development. Hazar Imam in His remarks that poor educational quality was 'a profound problem, one that cruelly fetters the development of this country and many others'

November 18, 1994

SPEECH BY HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE OF THE INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Karachi, Pakistan

Hazar Imam attended a banquet at Toronto Hilton and gave a speech.

Hazar Imam opened the Aga Khan Academy at Karimabad, Hunza. In His speech, Hazar Imam said: 'Education, it has been said, enables a person to 'walk with confidence on unfamiliar ground. What is this Academy doing to prepare its young women to walk with confidence in a world of change?' He also gave Didar to the Jamat.

H.H. The Aga Khan, Mowlana Hazar Imam attended the inauguration of the first Professional Development Centre of the Aga Khan University's Institute for Educational Development. Hazar Imam in His remarks that poor educational quality was 'a profound problem, one that cruelly fetters the development of this country and many others'

November 18, 1994

SPEECH BY HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE OF THE INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Karachi, Pakistan

2008, November 17: Aga Khan Pays Tribute to Zarkava at the 2008 Cartier Racing Awards 18/11/08 - The Aga Khan last night (Monday, November 17) elaborated on why Zarkava meant so much to him when collecting the filly's prizes as Cartier Horse Of The Year and Cartier Champion Three-Year-Old Filly at the 2008 Cartier Racing Awards in London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane.

Hazar Imam laid the foundation of the Students' Hostel at Booni, Northern areas, Pakistan. In His speech, Hazar Imam said: 'The architecture of the hostel will reflect building designs of the region; it will be earthquake-resistant and , Inshallah, a place of beauty and lightness.' (click here)

Hazar Imam conferred degrees on 88 doctors and 93 registered nurses at the Third Annual Convocation of the Aga Khan University in Karachi. He said: 'Just as health care and medical education are critical beacons in the struggle of a community to achieve the highest potential, the status of women and the profession they serve are decisive criteria '

NOVEMBER 17, 1990

SPEECH BY MAWLANA HAZAR IMAM AT THE AKU GRADUATION CEREMONY - Karachi, 17th November, 1990

Bismillah-Ir-Rahman-Nir-Rahim

Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Avignon Forum: The value and importance of cultural diversity and its role in promoting peace and development

Visited Malagasy Republic. Held discussions with President Philibert Tsiranana who decorated him with the country's highest honour, the 'Grand Cross of the National Order of Malagasy Republic'.

November 13, 1978.

Q. As spiritual leader of the world's 20 million Ismailis, the Aga Khan is a direct descendant of Mohammed. As a political and a social leader He is a man of enormous wealth and responsibility. The Aga Khan is a friend of the Shah of Iran. Many of His followers live there. I asked Him in Ottawa yesterday what someone in his situation might do when a country such as Iran is thrown into the turmoil and crisis.