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Prince Amyn addressed the many guests at the celebrations held at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon for the Imamat Day 2024

Earlier today, Prince Amyn, Prince Hussain, and Princess Fareen attended an Imamat Day reception at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat, along with senior leaders of the Portuguese government, members of the diplomatic community, civil society, and Jamati and AKDN leaders.

Prince Amyn extended a warm welcome to guests at the event, which was held to commemorate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 67th Imamat Day. He spoke of the Imamat’s partnership with Portugal to improve the lives of people.

Earlier today, Prince Amyn, Prince Hussain, and Princess Fareen attended an Imamat Day reception at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat, along with senior leaders of the Portuguese government, members of the diplomatic community, civil society, and Jamati and AKDN leaders.

Prince Amyn extended a warm welcome to guests at the event, which was held to commemorate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 67th Imamat Day. He spoke of the Imamat’s partnership with Portugal to improve the lives of people.

Hazar Imam celebrated His 67th Imamat Day anniversary at His residence in presence of His family and Ismaili leaders. On behalf of the worldwide Jamat, leaders presented Hazar Imam with a special gift

Prince Amyn, Prince Hussain, and Princess Fareen attended an Imamat Day reception at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat, along with senior leaders of the Portuguese government, members of the diplomatic community, civil society, and Jamati and AKDN leaders.

The Mayor of Sintra awarded the town's Municipal Merit Medal to Prince Amyn Aga Khan, in recognition of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)'s many years of work to enhance the quality of life in the local area.

The honour was bestowed at the Town Hall during the Municipality Day celebrations hosted by Sintra City Council last week.

The Mayor of Sintra awarded the town’s Municipal Merit Medal to Prince Amyn Aga Khan, in recognition of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)’s many years of work to enhance the quality of life in the local area.

The honour was bestowed at the Town Hall during the Municipality Day celebrations hosted by Sintra City Council last week.

“It’s an appropriate day to salute you,” said Mayor Basílio Horta in his address at the event. “The Aga Khan Foundation, for us, is a very very important partner, which serves our entire municipality, but extensively people who have special needs.”

Media reports suggest that Prince Amyn Aga Khan was awarded for promoting the embroidery of Portugal in his own capacity, not as a representative of Hazar Imam. H H the AgaKhan

The Ismaili reported “ Prince Amyn was yesterday honoured with the gold medal of Castelo Branco in recognition of his efforts to promote arts and culture in Portugal and around the world.

This prestigious award, the city's highest distinction, was unanimously approved by the Municipal Council, and presented during the 253rd-anniversary celebrations of Castelo Branco's elevation to city status.

Heads of State from the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) were hosted yesterday at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat. Prince Rahim and Prince Aly Muhammad welcomed Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and leaders from other Lusophone countries. | Em português

In attendance were Their Excellencies José Maria Neves, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, José Ramos-Horta, and Carlos Manuel Vila Nova—the Presidents of Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Timor-Leste, and Sao Tome and Principe, respectively, accompanied by their delegations.

Heads of State from the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) were hosted yesterday at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat. Prince Rahim and Prince Aly Muhammad welcomed Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and leaders from other Lusophone countries. | Em português

In attendance were Their Excellencies José Maria Neves, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, José Ramos-Horta, and Carlos Manuel Vila Nova—the Presidents of Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Timor-Leste, and Sao Tome and Principe, respectively, accompanied by their delegations.

Lisbon, Portugal, 22 April 2024 – His Excellency, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom, today presented his credentials as the Representative of Canada to the Ismaili Imamat. Prince Rahim Aga Khan received Mr Goodale’s credentials on behalf of His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network.

Lisbon, Portugal, 22 April 2024 – His Excellency, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom, today presented his credentials as the Representative of Canada to the Ismaili Imamat. Prince Rahim Aga Khan received Mr Goodale’s credentials on behalf of His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network.

As the Ismaili Muslim community and admirers worldwide commemorate the 87th birthday of Prince Karim Aga Khan, also known as Aga Khan IV, global leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several leaders from Islamic countries, are extending their congratulatory messages.

Hazar Imam sent blessings to worldwide Jamat during meeting with LIF in Lisbon on October 13, 2023

Prince Amyn, Prince Rahim, and Prince Aly Muhammad joined guests to celebrate a momentous occasion — 25 years of the Centro Ismaili, Lisboa. Since opening in 1998, the building has stood tall, embodying the principles of pluralism, knowledge sharing, and dialogue.

At the event, President Marcelo surprised the audience by awarding the Portuguese Order of Merit to the Ismaili Centre, accepted by Prince Amyn. Established in 1927, the distinction is awarded by the President of the Republic to citizens or institutions for services that benefit Portuguese society.

May I extend a very warm welcome to you to the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat for this evening’s reception.

It is very special for us to be able at last to host you in this beautiful building and to welcome you to the Seat of the Ismaili Imamat, which has been designated by my brother, His Highness the Aga Khan, as the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat.