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Happy Birthday, Aga Khan IV, Leader of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims - 2008-12-13

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Saturday, 2008, December 13
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In addition to wishing H.H. The Aga Khan IV Happy Birthday, this article goes on to summarize his life and work. It even links to an extract from ismaili.net

Aga Khan IV is a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. The Aga Khan succeeded his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan, to become the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. He has spent his life working to strengthen the Muslim community through his belief that the ethic of Islam “requires members of the faith to contribute to improving the quality of all human life.”

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H.H. Prince Karim Aga Khan IV


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President Almazbek Atambayev wishes Prince Karim Aga Khan IV happy birthday 2016-12-13

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Bishkek, December 13 / Kabar /. Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev congratulated Prince Karim Aga Khan IV on his birthday.

The President congratulations says:

"Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your 80th birthday! I have warm memories of our meeting in Bishkek during your recent visit to the Kyrgyz Republic. You belong to a number of eminent personalities, whose life and work is a manifestation of noble efforts in overcoming difficulties to address socio-economic problems, improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable layers of the population.

Happy Birthday, Aga Khan IV, Leader of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims - 2008-12-13

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Aga Khan IV is a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. The Aga Khan succeeded his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan, to become the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. He has spent his life working to strengthen the Muslim community through his belief that the ethic of Islam “requires members of the faith to contribute to improving the quality of all human life.”

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