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Diamond Jubilee Celebrations for Global Jamat in Lisbon, Portugal July 5 to 11, 2018
Posted July 11th, 2018 by librarian-hd
Tens of thousands of Ismailis from all over the world gathered in Lisbon, Portugal for a week of celebrations to commemorate a once in a lifetime event of the Diamond Jubilee of our 49th Holy Imam Mawlana Shah Karim Al-Husayni who is the 5th Imam in our history to celebrate 60 years on the throne of Imamat.
The event was situated in FIL (Feira Internacional De Lisbon) during the week starting July 5th 2018 and reaching the high mark of Holy Deedar on July 11th 2018.
Members of Noorani family also visited the exhibition sites and the performances by various Ismaili artists.
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Hazar Imam visits the United Kingdom for Diamond Jubilee 2018-06-26
Posted June 28th, 2018 by librarian-hd
Hazar Imam arrived in the United Kingdom of Great Britain on July 26, 2018 to start His Diamond Jubilee visit to grant Holy Deedar to Murids and inaugurate the Aga Khan Centre at King's Cross, London.
Hazar Imam gave Mulaquats to the Jamat at the Darkhana in London at South Kensington
Hazar Imam also visited 10 Downing Street to meet the Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday June 28 2018
She congratulated him on his longstanding leadership of the Ismaili community and on his visit to the UK as part of his Diamond Jubilee tour.
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Prince Aly Muhammad attends 34th World Partnership Walk in Toronto 2018-06-17
Posted June 17th, 2018 by librarian-hd
Prince Aly Muhammad attended the World Partnership Walk in Toronto, Canada on Sunday June 17, 2018. He was also accompanied by the Mayor of Toronto John Tory and other Provincial dignitaries and the Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs. Prince Aly Muhammad made a speech in which he remembered his experiences in the Northern Areas of Pakistan where he saw first-hand the results of climate change which have created havoc for the people there.
VIDEO OF THE SPEECH, RIBBON CUTTING AND TV COVERAGE
2018, June 17
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His Highness the Aga Khan to visit Canada to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee
Posted April 22nd, 2018 by librarian-hd
Canada congratulates His Highness the Aga Khan, on his Diamond Jubilee. The Aga Khan will visit Canada to celebrate this anniversary.
While in Ottawa from May 1 to 4, 2018, His Highness will attend a dinner at Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General. The Aga Khan will then continue his visit to Canada, travelling to other parts of the country, including Vancouver and Calgary.
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Hazar Imam arrives in United States of America for Diamond Jubilee visit
Posted March 14th, 2018 by librarian-hd
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Hazar Imam visits the UAE Jamat for Diamond Jubilee and Jamati work
Posted January 23rd, 2018 by librarian-hd
Dubai: Prince Karim Agha Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Esmaili Muslim Community, arrived in Dubai on Monday on an official visit as part of his Diamond Jubilee commemoration.
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Aga Khan scheduled to arrive in Pakistan today 2017-12-07
Posted December 6th, 2017 by librarian-hd
ISLAMABAD: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad today (December 7) for an official visit to the country on the invitation of the Government of Pakistan.
While in Pakistan, Aga Khan is expected to meet with President Mamnoon Hussain as well as Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, besides other government officials.
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Hazar Imam attends the 2017 Qatar Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly Hippodrome 2017-09-30
Posted September 30th, 2017 by librarian-hd
Vazirabad won the 6:12 PM 6th Race with prize of $171,420 Prix du Cadran with jockey C. Soumillon.
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Friends of the Domaine de Chantilly Host a Day of Exquisite Art and Architecture
Posted September 12th, 2017 by librarian-hd
On September 10, Friends of the Domaine de Chantilly (FODC) hosted a memorable day at Chantilly, one of the most magnificent French heritage sites, located just 25 miles north of Paris. Prince Amyn Aga Khan, Chairman of FODC, welcomed guests upon their arrival and spoke at length about Chantilly’s rich history, unrivaled art collection, and beautiful gardens before leading everyone into the castle.
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A rare interview with the Aga Khan on poverty, climate change, and demystifying Islam 2017-07-11
Posted January 27th, 2020 by librarian-hdHis Highness Prince Karim, the Aga Khan, is many things.
“Virtually a one-man state,” as Vanity Fair once put it, he’s the spiritual leader of the world’s 15 million Shia Ismaili Muslims and a unique embodiment of the potential for East blending with West. He inherited from his Indian-born grandfather a dynasty that spans the Muslim world, but he is a British citizen, born in Switzerland, raised in Kenya, educated at Harvard, and lives in a French chateau.
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Prince Amyn Aga Khan: "Chantilly est un vrai décor de cinéma"
Posted September 13th, 2017 by librarian-hdIl est l’un des principaux acteurs de la Fondation pour la sauvegarde du domaine de Chantilly, créée par son frère, l’Aga Khan IV, en 2005. Soucieux de faire du lieu un incontournable rendez-vous culturel, il y a transféré les légendaires Journées des plantes dont notre magazine est partenaire. Rencontre avec un amoureux de la nature.
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Aga Khan Centre opened in London at King's Cross 2018-06-26
Posted June 26th, 2018 by librarian-hd
Hazar Imam today opened the Aga Khan Centre in London, England. The Prince of Wales Prince Charles also joined Hazar Imam in the opening of this historic centre which be the headquarters of various Aga Khan Institutions in the U.K.
The Aga Khan Centre in King’s Cross, designed by Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki, will have six landscaped open spaces inspired by different Muslim cultures from around the world.
There will also be four other havens of calm surrounding the ten-storey building, in what is the heart of one of London’s biggest regeneration districts.
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The Aga Khan brought prosperity to his faithful and now looks to uplift world’s bottom billion 2018-05-03
Posted September 28th, 2020 by librarian-hdThe 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?
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Aga Khan in Nairobi for Diamond Jubilee
Posted April 13th, 2018 by librarian-hd
His Highness the Aga Khan has arrived in Kenya at the invitation of the State.
The spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims was received by Foreign Affairs CS Monica Juma and leaders from his community as well as the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
He is expected to meet with President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi.
The Aga Khan’s arrival is part of celebrations to mark his Diamond Jubilee, 60 years since his accession to his role of spiritual leadership.
The year-long celebration commenced on July 11, last year.
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Visit of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan (February 20 – March 01, 2018)
Posted February 20th, 2018 by librarian-hd
VISIT OF HIS HIGHNESS PRINCE KARIM AGA KHAN (20th February – 01st March, 2018)
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
2015 hrs
Arrive Delhi
Venue: AFS Palam
Photo Op: AV Media
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
1230 hrs
Meeting with the Vice President
Venue: Hyderabad House
Photo Op: Agencies Only
1615 hrs
Opening of Sunder Nursery
Venue: Hazrat Nizamuddin, Near Humanyu’s Tomb
Contact -Aga Khan Foundation
1830 hrs
Meeting with the Prime Minister
Venue: 7, Lok Kalyan Marg
Thursday, February 22, 2018
1115 hrs
Call on the President
Venue: Rashtrapati Bhawan
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His Highness the Aga Khan inaugurates the Centre for Innovation in Medical Education 2017-12-15
Posted December 24th, 2017 by librarian-hd
Karachi, Pakistan, December 15, 2017: The Aga Khan University’s Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME), a state-of-the-art facility for technology-based learning for health professionals, was inaugurated today by His Highness the Aga Khan, Chancellor of AKU.
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His Highness the Aga Khan to visit Canada in November 2017-11-15
Posted November 15th, 2017 by librarian-hd
His Highness the Aga Khan will visit Canada in November 2017 from November 15 to 20.
On November 15th he will present the Global Centre for Pluralism's Annual Award in Ottawa to 3 winners from Colombia, kenya and Australia
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His Highness The Aga Khan recognized as Champion for Global Change by UNA-USA and the United Nations Foundation 2017-09-12
Posted September 12th, 2017 by librarian-hd
In recognition of the role individuals, organizations, and corporations play in supporting the work of the United Nations to advance global peace and prosperity, UNA-USA and the United Nations Foundation honor recipients of the Global Leadership Awards at the annual Global Leadership Dinner in New York City.
Recognized as one of New York's top events, the Global Leadership Dinner is distinguished by A-list attendance representing the highest levels of the diplomatic, business, government, philanthropic, media, entertainment, and social sectors.
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Universidade NOVA de Lisboa in Portugal has honoured Mawlana Hazar Imam with a doctorate honoris causa
Posted July 20th, 2017 by librarian-hd
Universidade NOVA de Lisboa in Portugal is honouring Mawlana Hazar Imam with a doctorate honoris causa that was presented to him on Thursday, 20 July 2017.
In his acceptance remarks, Hazar Imam said, "I have always felt at home in Portugal and now ever more so since the signing in 2015 of an historic agreement between the Ismaili Imamat and the Portuguese Republic to establish the Seat of the Ismaili Imamat in this country. An important milestone in the 1400 year history of the Ismaili Imamat."
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Diamond Jubilee of His Highness The Aga Khan IV
Posted July 10th, 2017 by librarian-hd
July 11, 2017 will mark the 60th anniversary of the ascension to the throne of Imamat by His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan who is the 49th Holy Imam in direct lineage from the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s)
Prince Karim dedicated his life to the spiritual and material upliftment of all his Ismaili Murids. He has also pledged to improve the quality of life of the people amongst whom his followers lived and the countries in which they lived.
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