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Event - 1985-04-24

Posted June 3rd, 2008 by heritage
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Wednesday, 1985, April 24
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The British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, officially opened the Ismaili Centre in London, England. Hazar Imam, as well as Government Ministers and other dignitaries were present at this historic occasion. In His speech, Hazar Imam referring to the general public's belief that national political disputes in Islamic countries were a part of their religion, said: ' such a distorted portrayal of the true background causes unnecessary misunderstanding of Islamic questions and hinders mature response to them.' Mrs. Thatcher paid tribute to the Ismaili community and said: 'The community in Britain is self-sufficient and independent, energetic and highly talented '

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H.H. Prince Karim Aga Khan IV
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Speech at the Opening Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, London 1985-04-24

Posted February 26th, 2019 by librarian-ld
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Mowlana Hazar Imam speaking at the opening ceremony of the Ismaili London Centre, 1985-04-24
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the.ismaili

Madam Prime Minister,
Your Excellencies,
Your Worship the Mayor,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is a very great pleasure for us to welcome you, Madam Prime Minister, and so distinguished a gathering for a ceremony which is a most significant one for the Ismaili community: significant because this is the first cultural and religious centre in the Western world to have been built specifically for the community's requirements.

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MRS. THATCHER OPENS ISMAILI CENTRE, LONDON - 1985-04-24

Posted March 24th, 2010 by heritage
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Mowlana Hazar Imam Calls for Greater Understanding of Islam

The British Prime Minister, Mrs. Margaret Thatcher, officially opened the Ismaili centre in London on April 24th, 1985. Present at the ceremony were Mowlana Hazar Imam, Government Ministers, Members of Parliament, Diplomats and Leaders of the Ismaili Community from around the world.

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