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Aga Khan's Body due here today
Posted April 16th, 2017 by librarian-rmPrince Karim to visit Middle East
Residence in Beirut
Advice of community
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Mata Salamat Aga Khan
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Hazar Imam with Mata Salamat 1957

Hazar Imam with Mata Salamat Begum Aga Khan soon after ascending to the throne of Imamat in July 1957
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Statement by Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to the Third Committee of the United Nati
Posted January 17th, 2017 by librarian-hdMadam Chairman,
The Committee has before it today two seemingly routine matters: my Annual Report, and the periodic consideration of whether UNHCR should be continued. The agenda, appropriately terse, scarcely conceals its irony.
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His Highness the Aga Khan celebrates his 80th birthday today 2016-12-13
Posted December 13th, 2016 by librarian-hdOn December 13, Ismaili Muslims all over the world celebrate the birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan.
His Highness the Aga Khan became Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims on July 11, 1957 at the age of 20, succeeding his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan. He is the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims and a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) through his cousin and son-in-law, Ali, the first Imam, and his wife Fatima, the Prophet’s daughter.
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan
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Prince Irfan
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Happy Birthday Prince Irfan
Posted April 11th, 2016 by librarian-hdThe first child of Prince Rahim Aga Khan and his Seattle-born wife, model Kendra Spears – now known as Princess Salwa. Prince Irfan was born in Geneva, Switzerland on 11 April 2015,
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Salgirah Mubarak of Hazar Imam's 79th Birthday 2015-12-13
Posted December 12th, 2015 by librarian-hdPrince Shah Karim Al Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, KBE was born on 13 December 1936, in Geneva, Switzerland. Wikipedia
Born: December 13, 1936 (age 78), Geneva, Switzerland
Parents: Joan Yarde-Buller, Prince Aly Khan
Children: Rahim Aga Khan, Zahra Aga Khan, Hussain Aga Khan, Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan
Siblings: Yasmin Aga Khan, Prince Amyn Aga Khan,
Organizations founded: Aga Khan Development Network,
Encyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
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Aga Khan visits UNHCR headquarters to discuss enhanced cooperation 2015-11-06
Posted November 6th, 2015 by librarian-hdHis Highness the Aga Khan, visited UNHCR headquarters today to meet UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres and discuss past and future cooperation in emergency operations around the world.
UNHCR staff greeted the Aga Khan before he held private talks with Guterres followed by a meeting with senior UNHCR officials on the long-standing partnership between the Aga Khan Development Network and the UN refugee agency.
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Birth of Prince Rahim 1971-10-12
Posted October 12th, 2015 by librarian-hdPrince Rahim is the second child and eldest of three sons of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan. Prince Rahim was born on September 12th 1971 in Geneva, Switzerland. He graduated from Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, in 1990, Prince Rahim graduated from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A in 1995.
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Saving the World One Art Poster at a Time 2012-01-20
Posted May 14th, 2015 by librarian-hdArt is a powerful emotional tool for creating awareness and fostering a commitment to change the world, even if each print makes just a small dent. Think Uncle Sam's "I Want You For The U.S. Army," Apple's "Think Different" and the "Wonderful Copenhagen" poster with a police officer helping a mother duck across the street with her small ducklings. If you want to disseminate information quickly and engage people, thought-provoking art posters are an effective medium.
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His Highness the Aga Khan's address at the Aiglon College Graduation Ceremony (Chesières, Switzerland)
Posted July 5th, 2014 by librarian-ldDistinguished guests,
Thanks you Mr. McDonald for your very kind words, and for protecting me from eggs and tomatoes for having studied at Le Rosey.
Let me say what an honour and pleasure it is to share this important day with this graduating class, with your faculty, your parents, your alumni. I congratulate you most warmly for all your successes, not only in your academic endeavours but also in the many fields where you have demonstrated exceptional talent. In music and art, in drama and sports, and in so many other areas of endeavour.
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His Highness the Aga Khan's address at the Aiglon College Graduation Ceremony (Chesières, Switzerland)
Posted July 5th, 2014 by librarian-ldDistinguished guests,
Thanks you Mr. McDonald for your very kind words, and for protecting me from eggs and tomatoes for having studied at Le Rose.
Let me say what an honour and pleasure it is to share this important day with this graduating class, with your faculty, your parents, your alumni. I congratulate you most warmly for all your successes, not only in your academic endeavours but also in the many fields where you have demonstrated exceptional talent. In music and art, in drama and sports, and in so many other areas of endeavour.
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