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Hazar Imam visits the UAE Jamat for Diamond Jubilee and Jamati work
Posted January 23rd, 2018 by librarian-hdDubai: Prince Karim Agha Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Esmaili Muslim Community, arrived in Dubai on Monday on an official visit as part of his Diamond Jubilee commemoration.
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His Highness the Aga Khan to visit Canada in November 2017-11-15
Posted November 15th, 2017 by librarian-hdHis Highness the Aga Khan will visit Canada in November 2017 from November 15 to 20.
On November 15th he will present the Global Centre for Pluralism's Annual Award in Ottawa to 3 winners from Colombia, kenya and Australia
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Prince Rahim's speech at the Inauguration of the new head office of the Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank
Posted September 30th, 2017 by librarian-hdYour Excellency President Otunbaeva
Honorable Speaker of Parliament
Excellencies
Distinguished guests
Today is truly a special day—and for several reasons.
First, it comes at a special time of the year.
The festival of Navroz is a time when we think about renewal and rejuvenation—when we welcome a new spring season in a spirit of hope and optimism.
And that spirit is very prevalent as we gather here today to mark the opening of a new head office for KICB—and as we celebrate the spirit of forward-looking progress in the Kyrgyz Republic.
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Hazar Imam attends the 2017 Qatar Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly Hippodrome 2017-09-30
Posted September 30th, 2017 by librarian-hdVazirabad won the 6:12 PM 6th Race with prize of $171,420 Prix du Cadran with jockey C. Soumillon.
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Friends of the Domaine de Chantilly Host a Day of Exquisite Art and Architecture
Posted September 12th, 2017 by librarian-hdOn September 10, Friends of the Domaine de Chantilly (FODC) hosted a memorable day at Chantilly, one of the most magnificent French heritage sites, located just 25 miles north of Paris. Prince Amyn Aga Khan, Chairman of FODC, welcomed guests upon their arrival and spoke at length about Chantilly’s rich history, unrivaled art collection, and beautiful gardens before leading everyone into the castle.
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Diamond Jubilee of His Highness The Aga Khan IV
Posted July 10th, 2017 by librarian-hdJuly 11, 2017 will mark the 60th anniversary of the ascension to the throne of Imamat by His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan who is the 49th Holy Imam in direct lineage from the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s)
Prince Karim dedicated his life to the spiritual and material upliftment of all his Ismaili Murids. He has also pledged to improve the quality of life of the people amongst whom his followers lived and the countries in which they lived.
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Aga Khan Hospital opens new State-of-the-Art Laboratory and Low Cost Inpatient Unit 2017-06-08
Posted June 9th, 2017 by librarian-ldDar es Salaam, Tanzania, 8 June 2017 - Princess Zahra Aga Khan and Dr. Dorothy Gwajima, Acting Director of Curative Services at the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children today jointly opened a new state-of-the-art laboratory and a low cost inpatient unit at the Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam.
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Aga Khan Awarded The 2017 Architectural League President's Medal 2017-05-18
Posted May 15th, 2017 by librarian-hdThe Architectural League of New York has announced the recipient of its 2017 President’s Medal: His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Aga Khan Award in Architecture – an annual award established to celebrate building concepts that have successfully addressed the needs of Muslim communities from around the world.
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The Aga Khan Visits UCSF to Strengthen Partnership to Advance Global Health 2011-04-28
Posted May 14th, 2017 by librarian-hdHis Highness the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader (Imam) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, visited the University of California, San Francisco on April 26 to gain insight into the driving forces behind UCSF’s excellence in research and education, and to deepen the partnership between UCSF and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). He was also awarded the UCSF Medal, the University’s equivalent of an honorary degree, by Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann, MD, MPH.
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Princess Zahra Aga Khan reaffirms continued AKDN support to Afghanistan 2017-04-24
Posted April 24th, 2017 by librarian-hdPrincess Zahra Aga Khan, the daughter of Prince Karim Aga Khan met with President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani in ARG Palace today and reaffirmed continued support to the Aga Khan Development Network to Afghanistan.
According to the informed sources, Princess Zahra, the head of the social welfare of the Aga Khan Development Network, was accompanied by a delegation of the network during her visit to ARG Palace.
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Hazar Imam visits Russia 2017-04-19
Posted April 20th, 2017 by librarian-hdLavrov discusses int'l issues, Afghanistan with Prince Aga Khan IV
Video on this link: https://youtu.be/efmuf8HlC3k
Moscow, April 20, Interfax - Moscow values its dialogue with Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the current Imam of Nizari Ismaili Muslims, and expects to discuss different issues, including the problems of Afghanistan, with him, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
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Succession From Aga Khan III to Aga Khan IV - 1957-07-11
Posted April 15th, 2017 by librarian-rmCollection of News clippings from the historic time of the succession of the Aga Khan II to the Aga Khan IV.
The Beloved Imam of the Ismailis, Mowlana Sultan Mohamed Shah Passed away on July 11th, 1957. He appointed his grandson Mowlana Shah Karim Al-Hussayni age 20 to succeed him as Imam and Pir of all the ismailis of the world.
The historic time of transition had articles mourning Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, speculating who the next Imam will be, and covering the funeral and release of the will.
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Aga Khan gift creates spectacular new garden for research and learning 2017-04-07
Posted April 9th, 2017 by librarian-hdThe garden honours the partnership between the University of Alberta and the Aga Khan University
April 7, 2017
A spectacular new garden will bloom in 2018 at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden, located 15 minutes southwest of Edmonton.
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President of Pakistan appreciates socio-economic work, services of Aga Khan Development Network
Posted March 24th, 2017 by librarian-hdsource: Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation www.app.com
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday
appreciated the socio-economic work and services rendered by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), Aga Khan Foundation and Aga Khan Health services in Pakistan under the inspiring and dynamic leadership of Aga Khan.
President Mamnoon Hussain was talking to Hafiz Sherali, President Aga
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Messages of greetings on Birthday of Hazar Imam 2016-12-13
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Hazar Imam's Message to Jamat and Leaders at Aiglemont during His Birthday celebration 2016-12-16
Posted December 18th, 2016 by librarian-hdH.H. The Aga Khan celebrated his 80th birthday with his family on 13th December 2016. On 16th December, the LIF invited Mowlana Hazar Imam to a birthday party in Aiglemont. members of the Noorani family also attended: Prince Amyn, Prince Rahim, Princess Salwa, Prince Irfan, Princess Zahra.and Prince Hussain were in attendance.
A short video of the Concert and the Imam cutting the cake, was shown to the world Jamat .
On that occasion, Mowlana Hazar Imam said:
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Hazar Imam arrives in Dubai for the 2014-2016 Cycle of the Awards for Architecture 2016-11-04
Posted November 5th, 2016 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan Award for Architecture is given every three years to projects that set new standards of excellence in architecture, planning practices, historic preservation and landscape architecture. Through its efforts, the Award seeks to identify and encourage building concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of societies across the world, in which Muslims have a significant presence. (akdn.org)
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Hazar Imam represents AKDN at Brussels Conference on Afghanistan 2016-10-05
Posted October 5th, 2016 by librarian-hdOrganisation/agency/IFI
Represented by
ADB (Asian Development Bank)
Zhang Wencai, Vice President and Thomas Panella, Afghanistan Country Director
Aga Khan Development Network
HH Aga Khan
EIB
Werner Hoyer, President
IDB (Islamic Development Bank)
Sayed Aqa, Vice President, Cooperation and Country Programming
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Peter Maurer, President
IMF
Daniela Gressani, Deputy Director, Middle East and Central Asia Dept. and Christoph Duenwald, the Fund's mission chief for Afghanistan
IOM
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Hazar Imam at Chantilly for the 95th Qatar Prix de L' Arc de Triomphe 2016-10-01
Posted October 2nd, 2016 by librarian-hdThis year's Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe is being held in Chantilly instead of its usual venue at Longchamp where a new grandstand is being built.
Hazar Imam arrived at Chantilly on Saturday October 1st with Princess Zahra and Princess Salwa.
Zarak jockeyed by C. Soumillon came in 3rd in the Qatar Prix Dollar Stakes - Group 2
In the Qatar Prix Du Cadran Stakes - Group 1 Vazirabad came in 2nd with jockey C. Soumillon
Hazar Imam's winning horse Harzand - winner of the 2016 Epsom Derby - was featured in the Qatar Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe (Group 1) on Sunday October 2nd.
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Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network Calls on the Minister of Foreign Affairs 2016-09-05
Posted September 6th, 2016 by librarian-hdSeptember 5, 2016
Kabul - Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Salahuddin Rabbani met this afternoon with the Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network Mrs. Nurjehan Mawani at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During bilateral meeting, Mrs. Mawani briefed the Foreign Affairs Minister on the projects being carried out in collaboration with the Aga Khan Development Network and Cultural Foundation, and the future programs of this Network.
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