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McGill University, Montreal, Canada, confers Doctorate on Mowlana Hazar Imam. David Johnston, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, said in his presentation 'This man is a bridge between North and South, East and West. His leadership is beyond politics, beyond race, beyond religion. In a world torn by division, hostility, war and fear of nuclear holocaust, he is a shining beacon of inspiration and of hard-headed accomplishment in improving the lot of humankind, in elevating the quality of civilized life and in uplifting all peoples of the world to cherish the brotherhood of man.'

President Ronald Reagan of the USA and his wife Nancy Reagan took over the Aga Khan's 18th century Maison de Saussure in a village near Geneva as a base for the summit with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. President Reagan proclaimed at the end of that summit that he and Gorbachev had found a key to super-power peace. (click here)

Bishkek, October 31. (KABAR). The meeting of Kyrgyz President Askar Akaev with Prince Aga Khan was held in the Government House. In the course of the meeting, an Agreement on Economic Development between the Kyrgyz Republic and Aga Khan Fund is signed by Finance Minister of Kyrgyzstan Bolot Abildaev and Director of the Aga Khan Fund Yen Chein. In words of A. Akaev, this agreement is a fundamental for further cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Aga Khan Fund.

Ishkashim, Tajikistan: SPEECH By HH Aga Khan. Extract: 'It has always seemed to me that bridges are among the most powerful and important symbols in human society - symbols of connection, of cooperation and of harmony. When harmony breaks down and conflicts ensue, the destroying of bridges is usually among the most urgent targets. But when peace and healing come, then it is the construction and rehabilitation of bridges that marks our progress.'

Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan

Remarks by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Inauguration of the Ishkashim Bridge

Princess Zahra was present at the Breeders' Cup World Throroughbred Championships held at Belmont Park, in New York City on October 28th 2005. Valixir and Azamour are both owned by H.H. The Aga Khan.

Secretary-General Kofi Annan tonight paid tribute to Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan at a memorial ceremony in New York for the prominent international civil servant. Prince Sadruddin served the United Nations with distinction, most notably as the youngest and longest-serving UN High Commissioner for Refugees (1965-1977), and later as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq and Afghanistan, Mr. Annan told the memorial service.

Hazar Imam gave a keynote address at Rockefeller Foundation at a dinner hosted by the Rockefeller family at their Pocantico Hills, N.Y. home on the occasion of the 150th birthday of John D. Rockefeller. Hazar Imam was introduced by his former classmate at Harvard, Mr. David Rockefeller Jr. (Senator Rockefeller)

Mawlana Hazar Imam delivers keynote address Rockefeller celebration:

Jubilee Insurance celebrates 50 years'. To commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the incorporation of the Jubilee Insurance Company, a reception was held at the Serena Hotel in Mombasa. Present at the reception was Prince Amyn and other distinguished guests. (photo)

INTERVIEW of H.H. The Aga Khan, Ottawa, Canada - Extract: '...in recent years, I think we're seeing more and more around the world that no matter what the nature of the conflict is, ultimately there is a rejection of pluralism as one of the components, whether it's tribalism, whether it's conflict amongst ethnic groups, whether it's conflict amongst religions. The failure to see value in pluralism is a terrible liability...'

THE NATIONAL (CBC-TV), Toronto, 26 Oct 06, Reach: 550,000, Time: 22:00, Length: 08 MIN., Ref# 734186-18
Anchor/Reporters: PETER MANSBRIDGE

Mowlana Hazar Imam was honoured by Italy's President Francesco Cossiga when he was presented with the country's highest honour, the Cavaliere del Lavoro at a ceremony in Rome. The Order of the Cavaliere del Lavoro is presented to those who have made a major contribution to the country's economy. Hazar Imam is the first Muslim to receive such an award.

On his birthday, Prince Amyn, in his capacity as Chief Scout of world Ismailis, attended a Grand Rally organised by the members of His Royal Highness the Aga Khan Association for Ismaili Scouts, Guides, Bands and Orchestras at the Sultan Mohammed Shah Aga Khan School Grounds, Karachi. 'I am proud that you have decided to celebrate Chief Scout Day on my birthday ' said Prince Amyn. (click here)

In a football game, brought Harvard University victory by scoring two goals, the only player to do so. (photo) At Harvard University, Hazar Imam was not only a brilliant scholar but also an outstanding sportsman

I had the privilege of knowing your husband from the time he assumed the Presidency of Tanzania, as leader of the First East African nation to achieve independence. Throughout his years in office, I had the opportunity to admire the steadfastness and integrity of purpose Mwalimu applied to Tanzania's development challenges,' said the Aga Khan in his personal message of condolence to Mama Maria Nyerere following the death of her husband, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere according to The African. He arrived Wednesday and attended the funeral ceremonies on Thursdayy 21st October 1999.

At Beijing, addressed the Sixth International Seminar sponsored by the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. 'Changing the Rural Habitat'. A banquet was hosted for His Highness by the Architectural Society of China at Beijing's Great Hall of the People.

PHOTO: Mowlana Hazar Imam with the Vice-Premier of China, His Excellency Mr. Gu Mu

SPEECH: http://ismaili.net/speech/s811019.html

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture organised in Zanzibar the eleventh international seminar on the 'Architecture of Housing' and a number of new approaches were defined for the chronic shortage of housing that result as rapid demographic growth occurs. Hazar Imam said; 'The lack and deterioration of human habitation as economies grow, urbanisation accelerates and demographics explode, pose some of the greatest practical and ethical problems that developing countries face.'

The Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize was established by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation in 1996. The annual one million dollar award honors a charitable or non-governmental organization that has made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering anywhere in the world.

Kabul (IRIN) : Work has begun to rehabilitate and preserve one of Afghanistan's most historical sites to its original splendour. The tomb of the 16th century Mogul emperor, Babur, and the grounds surrounding it in the Afghan capital Kabul, are to be restored to their former glory by Afghans themselves, with help from the Aga Khan Foundation and the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) Recovery and Employment Afghanistan Programme (REAP), funded by the Japanese government.

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The Aga Khan is a Muslim leader of global stature who rarely appears on the airwaves. He usually prefers to keep his distance from the media — not least because the press has generally proved more interested in his race horses and immense wealth than his humanitarian work.

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Wednesday; Hazar Imam received an honorary degree of Doctorate of Literature in Education from the University of London(Logan Hall). Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, Chancellor of the University, conferred the Degree during the Founders Day Convocation ceremony in which he was cited as 'a calm voice in troubled times, a world leader, uniquely placed to bridge the cultural differences dividing the East and West.' (photo - click here).

The Ismaili spiritual leader marks Diamond Jubilee with world tour, will be visiting Vancouver from May 5 to 7

If you have ever visited an Ismaili home or business establishment, you may have come across a portrait of a gentleman who looks like an industry magnate or European aristocratic. He appears too "official" to be a family member, and then there’s the positioning of the image—usually displayed prominently at the centre of a mantle or beneath special lighting.

So who is this mysterious man?

October 6, 1937 - Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III made a Presidential Review at the Adjournment of the 18th session of the League of Nations at Geneva. He said, 'The tribulations of one people are the tribulations of all. That which weakens one weakens all. That which is a gain to one is surely a gain to all. This is no empty ideal...'

H.H. THE AGA KHAN'S REVIEW AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS ON ADJOURNMENT OF THE SESSION

Geneva
6th October 1937

18th Session

THE AGA KHAN'S PRESIDENTIAL REVIEW
Ladies and Gentlemen,

The Aga Khan received from Afghan President Hamid Karzai the Quadriga award in Berlin on Monday, Oct. 3, 2005. The award is bestowed every year on 3rd October in Berlin to four personalities of the political, economic, social and cultural life, who point the way to the future for enlightenment, regeneration and pioneering spirit through their commitment.

Photos: http://ismaili.net/timeline/2005/20051003quadriga.html

Speech: http://ismaili.net/timeline/2005/20051004akdnspeech.html

Video: https://www.akdn.org/video/aga-khan-receives-die-quadriga-2005-prize

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Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência

“In my photographs, I let the animals and trees speak for themselves and hope other people see the beauty I see.”
Hussain Aga Khan

1998, October 2nd: The grandest party of the year was held at Aiglemont, Mowlana Shah Karim's residence and stud farm at Chantilly, outside Paris, on the occasion of Mowlana Hazar Imam's wedding with Begum Inaara. Some of Europe's most important personnalities attended, including President Giscard d'Estaing of France, and 34 royalties such as Bulgarian King Simeon, Prince William Alexander of Hollande, Imperatrice Farah Pahlavi, Spain's King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia and 23 ambassadors for a total of around 700 guests.

September 29, 1936 - Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III addressed the 17th session of the League of Nations, Assembly at Geneva in his capacity as First Delegate of India. He said, '...change is the very essence of life. If the League is to be a living organism, it too must change, or like all living organisms, perish.'

HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN'S ADDRESS AT THE LEAGUE OF NATION'S ASSEMBLY

Geneva
29th September 1936

17th Session

The President: His Highness the Right Honourable the Aga Khan, first delegate of India, will address the Assembly.