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Princess Zahra arrives in Houston, Texas, to receive Huffington Award 2019-10-10
Princess Zahra and her daughter, Miss Sara Boyden, arrived in Houston, Texas, earlier today at the invitation of the Asia Society Texas Center. Princess Zahra is being honoured with the Huffington Award at the annual Award Dinner being held later tonight.
She will be recognised for her outstanding contributions that have furthered international understanding, uplifted lives, and advanced health and education on a global scale through her work with the Aga Khan Development Network.
Earlier in the day, as a mark of great respect, proclamations were received from congressional leadership, the City of Sugar Land, and Mayor Sylvester Turner of the City of Houston. Mayor Turner proclaimed 10 October 2019 as Princess Zahra Aga Khan Day.
(courtesy the.Ismaili)
For this joyous occasion, The United States Jamati Institutions made the following Announcement:
The Jamati Institutions for the USA are delighted to inform the Jamat that Princess Zahra and her daughter, Miss Sara Boyden, arrived in the United States this afternoon. Princess Zahra is being honored by the Asia Society Texas Center with the "Huffington Award" at the annual Huffington Award Dinner being held tonight in Houston, Texas. She is being recognized for her outstanding contributions that have furthered international understanding, welfare and diplomacy on a global scale through her continuous work with the Aga Khan Development Network.
An update of Princess Zahra's visit will be shared with the Jamat tomorrow night. Cake and sherbet will be served after Jamati ceremonies
We wish the Jamat heartiest mubarakis on Princess Zahra's visit to the United States.
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