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AN AGA KHAN SAGA - 2007-07-14

2007, July 14: 'Political situations with a theological overlay are causing disaffection or antagonism between communities of the same faith, and even more so amongst different faiths,' he said, as the final touches were being put to the exhibition in the Ismaili Centre in London this week. 'At the centre of this turbulence is Islam. We cannot let this continue.' His exhibition, he hopes, will provide the opportunity for a more enlightened encounter and go some way to dispelling the 'countless misconceptions and misunderstandings' between Islam and the West.

[The Independent]

THE BEAUTY OF ISLAM - 2007-07-17

2007, July 17: Designed to illustrate the richness of Muslim culture and highlight its strong humanist traditions, Spirit and Life brings together highlights of Islamic art from the collection of the Aga Khan, leader of the Shi'a Ismaili Muslims, who celebrated 50 years of his reign this month. [Evening Standard]

ISLAMIC ART FROM THE AGA KHAN COLLECTION - 2007-07-09

2007, July 9: A new exhibition at The Ismaili Centre showcases masterpieces of Islamic Art for the first time in London. [Channel4 News]

Aga Khan Pays Tribute to Zarkava at the 2008 Cartier Racing Awards - 2008-11-17

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2008, November 17: Aga Khan Pays Tribute to Zarkava at the 2008 Cartier Racing Awards 18/11/08 - The Aga Khan last night (Monday, November 17) elaborated on why Zarkava meant so much to him when collecting the filly's prizes as Cartier Horse Of The Year and Cartier Champion Three-Year-Old Filly at the 2008 Cartier Racing Awards in London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane.

IIS GRADUATION CEREMONY - 2007-09-10

2007, September 10:IIS graduation ceremony took place on Monday Sept. 10 at the Ismaili Centre. The ceremony was officiated by Prince Rahim. Also present were Prince Hussein and Princess Khaliya. [IIS] [Photos] [Speech] [More]

UNSEEN MASTERPIECES OF ISLAMIC ART REVEALED - 2007-07-07

His Highness the Aga Khan speaking at the inauguration of the Spirit & Life Exhibition, 12 July 2007. AKDN/Zahir Daya

2007, July 7: Spirit & Life, an exhibition of rare Islamic art and manuscripts never before displayed in the UK, will run this summer at The Ismaili Centre, South Kensington, London. Highlights will include miniatures from one of the finest illustrated manuscripts ever produced, the Persian epic Shahnama (The Book of Kings) and an extremely rare copy of the Canon of Medicine of Ibn Sina, used in Europe and the Middle East as the standard medical textbook for over 500 years. [Art Daily]

H.H. The Aga Khan Recieves distinction of Doctor of Divinity - 2009-06-12

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2009, June 12: Cambridge, U.K. Prince Aga Khan was recognised with the distinction of Doctor of Divinity for his work in promoting healthcare and education in developing countries at the Cambridge University.

Ismaili Center in London

The Ismaili Centre in London is a religious, social, and cultural meeting palce for the Ismaili community in the United Kingdom. The Centre is the first religious and cultural centre to be specially designed and built for the Ismaili community in the West.

The religious function of the Centre is of primary importance and the Prayer Hall is building's focal point. In addition, the building also contains a smaller prayer hall, classsrooms for religious instruction, offices, and a multi-purpose social hall.

Institute of Ismaili Studies

The Institute of Ismaili Studies was established in 1977 to promote scholarship of Muslim cultures and societies, historical as well as contemporary, leading to a better understanding of their relationship with other societies and faiths.
http://www.iis.ac.uk

University of Cambridge

second oldest university in England and the fourth oldest in Europe.

Interview with H.H. The Aga Khan IV at the Derby Stake -

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SPEECH BY RT HON. LYNDA CHALKER at The AKF EXHIBITION in London - 1990-05-21

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Your Highness, Ladies and Gentlemen.

FOUNDATION CEREMONY OF LONDON ISMAILIA CENTRE - 1979-09-07

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Your Excellencies, My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen.

Prince Charles Speaks AT THE OXFORD CENTRE FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES - 1993-10-27

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The following are excepts from a lecture on 'Islam and the West' given by Prince Charles, the Prince of W ales, at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, England on the 27th of October, 1993:

Interview of Begum Salimah - 1979-11-07

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Some time ago, Anne Matheson of the Australian Women's Weekly interviewed Begum Salimah in London just before Her Highness's visit with Mowlana Hazar Imam to Australia where they were invited as specia guests of honour for the 1979 Melburne Cup.

Here is a condensed version of the interview and a glimpse into the life of Begum Sahiba as wife, mother and worker.

At her Paris house, the oldest known building within the shadow of Notre Dame cathedral and once an abbey, photographer Alec Murry and I went up a circular stone staircase from the monastic entrance below street level.

SPEECH AT THE OUTREACH DINNER HELD AT THE ISMAILI CENTRE - 1994-08-09

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Source: Typescript (6 pp.)
Your Worships, Your Excellencies, My Lords, Ladies and Gentleman

It is a particular pleasure for me to be amongst so many friends of the Ismaili community in the United Kingdom.

I cannot help reflecting upon the history which brings us all together in the heart of London, when standing here in The Ismaili Centre, so close to the Victoria and Albert Museum.

DIWAN SIR EBOO PIRBHAI, 1905-1990: SERVICE PAR EXCELLENCE - 1990-01-04

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The Canadian Ismaili notes with great sadness the passing away of Diwan Sir Eboo Pirbhai in London, England on Thursday, January 4, 1990 at the age of 85.
Diwan Sir Eboo was born in Bombay in 1905 and migrated with his family to East Africa in 1910. After receiving his education at the Duke of Gloucester (now Jamhuri High) School, he ventured into business.

European Commissions largest single grant to an NGO awarded to AKF (UK) - 1994-07-01

The European Commission has announced its largest ever grant to a single non-governmental organization, committing ECU 14 million (US$ 15.7 million) to co-finance, with the Aga Khan Foundation (United Kingdom), community management of natural resources in rural India. The co-financing agreement provides funding to an eight-year programme in the State of Gujarat. Total financing for the programme is ECU 18.8 million (US$ 20 million), including ECU 4.8 million mobilised by AFK.

Queen Elizabeth II confered the dignity of Highness to Prince Karim Aga Khan - 1957-07-11

Queen Victoria had conferred the dignity of Highness on his grandfather. Elizabeth II did the same for the present Aga Khan.
When the previous Aga Khan died the following letter was sent to Karim, Aga Khan IV, by the Queen's Private Secretary:

*On this sad occasion of the death of His Highness the Aga Khan I am commanded to convey to you the deep sympathy of the Queen in the grief which you and the Ismaili people in many lands share in the passing of your Holy Imam.

Text of Begum Salimahs speech at Zamana Gallery - 1987-09-30

Begum Salimah with her 3 children: Princess Zahra Aga Khan (born 18 September 1970) Prince Rahim Aga Khan (born 12 October 1971)

September 30, 1987

Your Excellencies My Lord Madam Mayor Ladies and Gentlemen It is a great honour for me to welcome Her Majesty the Queen of Jordan.
I would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Her Majesty for having made this visit to London to open the exhibition of Mr Nicholas Egon's paintings of Jordan.

Jordan inhabited since the earliest ages known to man, is a land in which many great civilisations have flourished, each leaving a precious legacy.


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