Speeches of H.H. THE AGA KHAN IV
Message from Hazar Imam, on the occasion of the AKU Founder's Day and 40th Anniversary celebration 2023-03-18
Posted March 19th, 2023 by librarian-hdMessage by Chancellor His Highness The Aga Khan (Convocation today).
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Forty years ago, the Aga Khan University received its Charter from the Government of Pakistan as a vast crowd of well-wishers looked on. It was a truly historic occasion – the kind that comes only a few times in one's life. It filled my heart and the hearts of many others with joy and pride.
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Speech by His Highness The Aga Khan at The 'Musée-Musées' round table Louvre Museum 2007-10-17
Posted January 8th, 2022 by librarian-hdMr President
Ladies and Gentlemen
Shortly after the announcement of our museum in Toronto, the aim of which is to present Islamic art in all its beauty and diversity, I had the immense pleasure of receiving Henri Loyrette’s invitation to stage an exhibition here at the Louvre.
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Speech at the Graduation ceremony at the School of International and Public Affairs, USA 2006-05-15
Posted December 25th, 2021 by librarian-hdBismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Dean Anderson,
Faculty Members,
Graduating Students and Parents,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen
I am deeply honoured to be here and deeply grateful for your invitation. This is a memorable day both in your personal lives and in the life of this School—and I am pleased to share in it.
They say that a good graduation speaker is someone who can talk in someone else’s sleep. I hope we can break that pattern today.
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Speech at the Prince Aly Khan Boys' Academy 1970-02-08
Posted January 31st, 2021 by librarian-hd"I have been most impressed during this short visit, not only with the excellent maintenance of the buildings, but even more so with the appearance of all the children and with the intelligent care and guidance they are receiving. Bravo to All." In the afternoon, His Royal Highness accompanied by Princess Salimah drove to the Prince Aly Khan Boys' Academy at Malir to perform the opening ceremony of the Academy established by the Ismailia Youth Services in memory of Hazar Imam's illustrious father the late Prince Aly S. Khan.
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