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Event - 1980-10-23

Date: 
Thursday, 1980, October 23
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Hazar Imam has said upon the establishment of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture that: 'The Aga Khan Award for Architecture is intended to encourage an understanding and awareness of the strength and diversity of Muslim cultural traditions which, when combined with an enlightened use of modern technology for contemporary society, will result in buildings more appropriate for the Islamic world of tomorrow.' The event was reported by several newspapers.

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H.H. Prince Karim Aga Khan IV


Speech

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE AGA KHAN AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE - 1980-10-23

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Highlights from the Speech by Hazar Imam at the Award Presentation Ceremony - Shalimar Gardens
-Within life's span, there are days of special happiness, days of pride and days of humility. This is such a day for me. It represents the culmination of a vigorous effort, hope and deep conviction that a significant change can be achieved in the environment in which Muslims live.

SPEECH AT THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY OF THE FIRST AGA KHAN AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE - 1980-10-23

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Mr President, Mr M'Bow, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen

Within life's span there are days of special happiness, days of pride and days of humility. This is such a day for me. It represents the culmination of a vigorous effort, hope, and deep conviction that a significant change can be achieved in the environment in which Muslims live.

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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE AGA KHAN AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE - 1980-10-23

port66.jpg

Highlights from the Speech by Hazar Imam at the Award Presentation Ceremony - Shalimar Gardens
-Within life's span, there are days of special happiness, days of pride and days of humility. This is such a day for me. It represents the culmination of a vigorous effort, hope and deep conviction that a significant change can be achieved in the environment in which Muslims live.

SPEECH AT THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY OF THE FIRST AGA KHAN AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE - 1980-10-23

bow.jpg

Mr President, Mr M'Bow, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen

Within life's span there are days of special happiness, days of pride and days of humility. This is such a day for me. It represents the culmination of a vigorous effort, hope, and deep conviction that a significant change can be achieved in the environment in which Muslims live.

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