Imam's Family News
His Highness the Aga Khan inaugurates the Centre for Innovation in Medical Education 2017-12-15
Posted December 24th, 2017 by librarian-hdKarachi, Pakistan, December 15, 2017: The Aga Khan University’s Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME), a state-of-the-art facility for technology-based learning for health professionals, was inaugurated today by His Highness the Aga Khan, Chancellor of AKU.
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Aga Khan scheduled to arrive in Pakistan today 2017-12-07
Posted December 6th, 2017 by librarian-hdISLAMABAD: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad today (December 7) for an official visit to the country on the invitation of the Government of Pakistan.
While in Pakistan, Aga Khan is expected to meet with President Mamnoon Hussain as well as Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, besides other government officials.
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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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Prince Amyn Aga Khan: "Chantilly est un vrai décor de cinéma"
Posted September 13th, 2017 by librarian-hdIl est l’un des principaux acteurs de la Fondation pour la sauvegarde du domaine de Chantilly, créée par son frère, l’Aga Khan IV, en 2005. Soucieux de faire du lieu un incontournable rendez-vous culturel, il y a transféré les légendaires Journées des plantes dont notre magazine est partenaire. Rencontre avec un amoureux de la nature.
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A Kenya Hospital Merges Quality and Efficiency with Mission 2017-04-27
Posted February 25th, 2020 by librarian-hdWhat does it take to become an effective healthcare facility in Africa, where much of the continent is marked by extraordinary needs and limited resources? In a series of profiles, GHCi’s Alex Freedman looks at operations and management strategies at three standout Africa hospitals, in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana. This profile is the first in the series.
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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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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...
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:
Leaders of the Jamat, members of the Jamat, as you can tell I am emotional. (Hazar Imam was visibly touched and emotional)
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Speech by Hazar Imam at His 80th Birthday Party at Aiglemont 2016-12-16
Posted November 24th, 2020 by librarian-hdMembers of My family, members of the Jamat, this is a uniquely happy occasion in My life. And as you can tell I am a little emotional. But then who isn't when you reach the revered age of eighty. So I am there, but I feel I as though I am 40. Thanks to you. .
This has been a very, very happy occasion for Me and I would like to thank everyone who has participated in making this event happen.
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Messages of greetings on Birthday of Hazar Imam 2016-12-13
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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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His Highness The Aga Khan recognized as Champion for Global Change by UNA-USA and the United Nations Foundation 2017-09-12
Posted September 12th, 2017 by librarian-hdIn recognition of the role individuals, organizations, and corporations play in supporting the work of the United Nations to advance global peace and prosperity, UNA-USA and the United Nations Foundation honor recipients of the Global Leadership Awards at the annual Global Leadership Dinner in New York City.
Recognized as one of New York's top events, the Global Leadership Dinner is distinguished by A-list attendance representing the highest levels of the diplomatic, business, government, philanthropic, media, entertainment, and social sectors.
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Universidade NOVA de Lisboa in Portugal has honoured Mawlana Hazar Imam with a doctorate honoris causa 2017-07-20
Posted July 20th, 2017 by librarian-hdUniversidade NOVA de Lisboa in Portugal is honouring Mawlana Hazar Imam with a doctorate honoris causa that was presented to him on Thursday, 20 July 2017.
In his acceptance remarks, Hazar Imam said, "I have always felt at home in Portugal and now ever more so since the signing in 2015 of an historic agreement between the Ismaili Imamat and the Portuguese Republic to establish the Seat of the Ismaili Imamat in this country. An important milestone in the 1400 year history of the Ismaili Imamat."
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A rare interview with the Aga Khan on poverty, climate change, and demystifying Islam 2017-07-11
Posted January 27th, 2020 by librarian-hdHis Highness Prince Karim, the Aga Khan, is many things.
“Virtually a one-man state,” as Vanity Fair once put it, he’s the spiritual leader of the world’s 15 million Shia Ismaili Muslims and a unique embodiment of the potential for East blending with West. He inherited from his Indian-born grandfather a dynasty that spans the Muslim world, but he is a British citizen, born in Switzerland, raised in Kenya, educated at Harvard, and lives in a French chateau.
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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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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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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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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...
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:
Leaders of the Jamat, members of the Jamat, as you can tell I am emotional. (Hazar Imam was visibly touched and emotional)
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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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