Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:41 pm Post subject: Salgirah 2008 Birthday celebration Khushiali
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Dec 12, 2008 15:33 ET
Minister Kenney Extends Birthday Wishes to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 12, 2008) - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement on the birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, which is on December 13:
"I would like to extend warm birthday wishes to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan.
As a spiritual leader of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim people, the Aga Khan is an extraordinary example of compassion and tolerance. This is most evident in the Aga Khan Development Network, which he founded and now chairs. The network, which works towards social, economic and cultural development in Asia and Africa, will be headquartered in Ottawa at a new Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat. This stunning building was officially opened by the Aga Khan and Prime Minister Harper just a few days ago on December 6. I am proud that Canada was chosen to house such a significant structure, the first of its kind in the world.
I had the distinct pleasure of meeting with the Aga Khan several times, most recently during his latest visit to Canada. Each time, I was impressed by a man who has done so much for the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim people and humanity. In the words of Prime Minister Harper, "his name has become synonymous with humanitarian aid and development in countries beset by conflict and poverty. Just as importantly, he has worked tirelessly as a bridge-builder between faiths and cultures."
His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan is truly an inspiration and I wish him a long, healthy and blessed life."
For more information, please contact
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Minister's Office
Alykhan Velshi
613-954-1064
or
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Communications Branch
Media Relations Unit
613-952-1650
CIC-Media-Relations@cic.gc.ca
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