Diamond Jubilee
His Highness The Aga Khan arrives at Rideau Hall, Ottawa
Hazar Imam welcomed at Rideau Hall, Ottawa for dinner hosted by Governor-General Julie Payette and attended by Princess Zahra and other former Prime Ministers of Canada
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Celebrating 60 years of the Aga Khan - and a special relationship with Canada 2018-05-02
Posted May 2nd, 2018 by librarian-hdThere are two living world leaders who have celebrated their Diamond Jubilee – 60 years in office. One is Her Majesty The Queen and the other is His Highness Aga Khan. Both assumed their duties at an early age – the Queen at the age of 26 and the Aga Khan at the tender age of 20, while still an undergraduate at Harvard University. John Diefenbaker had just become prime minister of Canada.
The Governor-General of Canada, Julie Payette, is hosting a dinner at Rideau Hall on Wednesday to mark this anniversary and the occasion of His Highness’s official Jubilee visit to Canada.
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Aga Khan Arrives in Canada for Official Diamond Jubilee Visit 2018-05-01
Posted May 1st, 2018 by librarian-hdOTTAWA, May 1, 2018 /CNW/ - His Highness the Aga Khan arrived in Ottawa today as part of an international celebration of his Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years as spiritual leader of the global Shia Ismaili Muslim community. The visit takes place at the invitation of the Government of Canada and includes an official dinner at Rideau Hall on May 2, hosted by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, the Governor General of Canada, meetings of the Global Centre for Pluralism; and community gatherings in Vancouver and Calgary.
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PM Trudeau to attend dinner for Aga Khan in Ottawa 2018-05-1
Posted May 1st, 2018 by librarian-hdOTTAWA – The Aga Khan is in Ottawa this week and is expected to share a meal with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his visit.
The Aga Khan is in town over the next four days to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee, according to Global Affairs Canada. On Wednesday, the Aga Khan will attend a dinner at the Governor General’s residence, Rideau Hall, and Trudeau will be in attendance, the Prime Minister's Office has confirmed.
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Jean Chrétien: Why the world celebrates the Aga Khan 2018-05-01
Posted May 1st, 2018 by librarian-hdHis Highness the Aga Khan is visiting Canada this month as part of an international celebration of his 60th, or “Diamond Jubilee,” anniversary as spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims. I’ll be delighted to join past and present Canadian leaders of all political stripes in celebrations of his remarkable six decades of leadership.
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Hazar Imam
The Aga Khan's work for world peace has been extraordinary over six decades. (Dave Abel/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network)
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Aga Khan to visit Calgary in May 2018-04-23
Posted April 23rd, 2018 by librarian-hdMembers of Calgary’s Ismaili Muslim community are preparing for a visit from the Aga Khan next month.
The spiritual leader will be in Calgary from May 9 to 11 as part of a visit to Canada to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee anniversary.
The Aga Khan will visit Ottawa from May 1 to 4, including attending a dinner at Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General, and will also visit Vancouver as part of the trip.
Volunteer Tasneem Rahim said the visit to Alberta is “a very significant occasion for Canada and the community.”
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His Highness the Aga Khan to visit Canada to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee
Posted April 22nd, 2018 by librarian-hdCanada congratulates His Highness the Aga Khan, on his Diamond Jubilee. The Aga Khan will visit Canada to celebrate this anniversary.
While in Ottawa from May 1 to 4, 2018, His Highness will attend a dinner at Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General. The Aga Khan will then continue his visit to Canada, travelling to other parts of the country, including Vancouver and Calgary.
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His Highness the Aga Khan welcomed to Kenya by President Uhuru Kenyatta
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President Uhuru and The Aga Khan announce new project for Nairobi residents 2018-04-14
Posted April 14th, 2018 by librarian-hdPresident Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday met with his Highness the Aga Khan and discussed a project that will be implemented at Nairobi's City Park.
Speaking at State House on Friday, Uhuru stated that the initiative was geared towards enhancing the quality of life of Nairobi residents.
According to a statement released by State House spokesperson Manoah Esipisu the project is set to restore Nairobi City Park to its past glory as the "Green Jewel ofNairobi".
Aga Khan is the current Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims.
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Aga Khan in Nairobi for Diamond Jubilee
Posted April 13th, 2018 by librarian-hdHis Highness the Aga Khan has arrived in Kenya at the invitation of the State.
The spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims was received by Foreign Affairs CS Monica Juma and leaders from his community as well as the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
He is expected to meet with President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi.
The Aga Khan’s arrival is part of celebrations to mark his Diamond Jubilee, 60 years since his accession to his role of spiritual leadership.
The year-long celebration commenced on July 11, last year.
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Hazar Imam
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The Aga Khan arrived Sunday in Sugar Land to begin his 10-day Diamond Jubilee visit to the United States.
The Aga Khan arrived Sunday in Sugar Land to begin his 10-day Diamond Jubilee visit to the United States.
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Rowe: The Aga Khan’s visit to Houston reminds us that a pluralist society begins in the classroom 2018-03-23
Posted March 23rd, 2018 by librarian-hdIn our increasingly globalized world, it is a pluralist cosmopolitan society that thrives. This is a society that recognizes and affirms diversity from within, and not only accepts those differences, but seeks to understand and learn from them.
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Mayor Turner Welcomes the Aga Khan to Houston 2018-03-18
Posted March 21st, 2018 by librarian-hdMarch 18, 2018 -- Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner welcomed His Highness the Aga Khan to Houston today in commemoration of his Diamond Jubilee, which celebrates his 60th anniversary as spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims
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Mayor of Houston welcomes Hazar Imam 2018-03-18
March 18, 2018 -- Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner welcomed His Highness the Aga Khan to Houston
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The Aga Khan to visit Houston on Sunday 2018-03-18
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The Aga Khan to visit Houston on Sunday 2018-03-18
Posted March 17th, 2018 by librarian-hdFriday, March 16, 2018 08:00PM
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) --
His Highness the Aga Khan is making a 10-day Diamond Jubilee visit to the United States, marking 60 years of his leadership.
He will be visiting Atlanta and Houston.
The Aga Khan will be received by the Secretary of the State and the Ismaili Muslim leadership upon arrival in Houston on Sunday.
During his visit, he is scheduled to meet with Governor Abbott and the Ismaili community. A significant portion of the Ismaili community from around the U.S. is coming to Houston for this occasion.
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Georgia’s Governor Deal presents His Highness the Aga Khan with Proclamation on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee 2018-03-14
Posted March 16th, 2018 by librarian-hdFor 60 years, the Aga Khan has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to improving the human condition for the betterment of individuals and the advancement of societies around the world.”
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Georgia’s Governor Deal presents His Highness the Aga Khan with Proclamation on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee
Governor Deal presents His Highness the Aga Khan with the Proclamation from the State of Georgia in recognition of his 60 years of commitment towards improving human condition around the world. 2018-03-14
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