April 13, 2008
4/12/2008 5:29 PM
By: News 8 Austin Staff
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It’s the Aga Kahn’s Golden Jubilee, the 50th anniversary as the Imam of the Ismaili Muslims. |
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry and His Highness the Aga Khan met at the capitol Saturday in a display of unity and mutual respect.
The University of Texas and the Aga Khan University established a partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of understanding.
The document explains the need to solve shared challenges and achieve mutual goals.
“We will be looking to Texas, not only for assisting us to achieve standards, but also to select those areas of knowledge which can be so important for the future of the developing world,” the Aga Khan said.
His Highness is a world-renowned advocate for social and economic development in the underdeveloped world.
He has also established several campuses affiliated with the Aga Khan University.
It is the Aga Kahn’s Golden Jubilee, the 50th anniversary as the Imam of the Ismaili Muslims.
Source : News 8 Austin
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April 13, 2008
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April 12, Texas governor Rick Perry is hosting the religious leader of millions of Muslims around the world.The Aga Khan is a direct descendent of the Prophet Mohammed. The University of Texas at Austin signed an agreement to create an exchange program with the university Aga Khan founded.
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April 13, 2008
Mawlana Hazar Imam, Governor Rick Perry of Texas and Princess Zahra leaving the Texas State Capitol. Photo: Gary Otte
This morning, the Jamat from across Texas together with members of the international Jamat gathered at the San Antonio Convention Centre for the highly-anticipated Golden Jubilee Darbar. It was an occasion of great joy for the entire Jamat and for Mawlana Hazar Imam as Princess Zahra was also present at the Darbar.
In the afternoon, Mawlana Hazar Imam departed from San Antonio airport in Texas. He was bid farewell by leaders of the Jamat at San Antonio airport.
Source : TheIsmaili.Org
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