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The Aga Khan in front of the Cairo skyline

The minaret of the Umm Shaikh Shaaban mosque was restored

Shia Ismaili leader Agha Khan (L) financed the Cairo park project

The Khayrbrek Mosque with its new minaret

The park was financed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture

Azhar Park.

Aerial view of Al Azhar Park in Cairo

His Highness the Aga Khan speaking with the First Lady of Egypt, Madame Mubarak, during the Al-Azhar Park inauguration ceremonies.

The Al-Azhar Park

March 20, 2006 Cairo, Egypt: H. H. The Aga Khan in Al-Azhar park.

March 20, 2006 Cairo, Egypt :His Highness the Aga Khan and The Prince of Wales hold discussions on the Park's area development approach, at the Hilltop restaurant overlooking the Park.

March 20, 2006 Cairo, Egypt :His Highness the Aga Khan welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to Al-Azhar Park. The Royals commence a 3 week tour to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and India.

March 19, 2006 Cairo, Egypt : H. H. The Aga Khan discussing restoration plans.

March19, 2006 Cairo, Egypt: H. H. The Aga Khan walks through the Darb al Ahmar, a low income neighbourhood adjacent to the Park and where job training and employment opportunities are being supported.

March 19, 2006 Cairo, Egypt : H. H. The Aga Khan leaving the Khayrbek Mosque after viewing the restoration works.

March19, 2006 Cairo, Egypt :H. H. The Aga Khan discusses the restoration of Ibrahim Aga Moustahfasan House with the Project Manager. The House is now being used as a health centre.