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H.H THE AGA KHAN IN GEORGIA - 2008-04-17

Hazar Imam meets with Governor & Mrs. Perdue of Georgia, USA
Date: 
Thursday, 2008, April 17
Location: 

April 17 - The Aga Khan, head of the world's 15 million Ismaili Muslims, arrived at Fulton County Airport today to celebrate with his Georgia followers his 50th anniversary as their leader. A band greeted him with the Ismaili anthem and the U.S. national anthem, and a representative from Gov. Sonny Perdue's office as well as local politicians were on hand to welcome him. His Highness the Aga Khan also visited the Residence of the Governer of Georgia.


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The Aga Khan, head of the world's 15 million Ismaili Muslims, arrived at Fulton County Airport, Atlanta

Members of the Ismaili community greet the Aga Khan at the Fulton County Airport.by Elissa Eubanks/AJC
Source: 
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Aga Khan, head of the world's 15 million Ismaili Muslims, arrived at Fulton County Airport today to celebrate with his Georgia followers his 50th anniversary as their leader.

A band greeted him with the Ismaili anthem and the U.S. national anthem, and a representative from Gov. Sonny Perdue's office as well as local politicians were on hand to welcome him.

He will dine with Perdue and other guests at the Governor's Mansion Friday.

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