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  • Mawlana Hazar Imam is greeted at Kazan International Airport by Mintimer Shaimiev, State Counsellor of Tatarstan.
    The Ismaili | 10 September 2019 | Global

    Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Kazan

    Mawlana Hazar Imam is greeted at Kazan International Airport by Mintimer Shaimiev, State Counsellor of Tatarstan. Photo: Akbar Hakim
  • Upon his arrival into Kazan, Mawlana Hazar Imam is presented with an offering of traditional dishes from Russia and Tatarstan.
    The Ismaili | 10 September 2019 | Global

    Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Kazan

    Upon his arrival into Kazan, Mawlana Hazar Imam is presented with an offering of traditional dishes from Russia and Tatarstan. Photo: Akbar Hakim
  • Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation with Mintimer Shaimiev, State Counsellor of Tatarstan (centre); and Luis Monreal, General Manager of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (right).
    The Ismaili | 10 September 2019 | Global

    Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Kazan

    Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation with Mintimer Shaimiev, State Counsellor of Tatarstan (centre); and Luis Monreal, General Manager of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (right). Photo: Akbar Hakim
  • This year’s Aga Khan Award for Architecture Ceremony will take place in Kazan, Russia.
    The Ismaili | 10 September 2019 | Global

    Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Kazan

    This year’s Aga Khan Award for Architecture Ceremony will take place in Kazan, Russia. Photo: Akbar Hakim
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Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Kazan

Earlier today, Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Kazan, Russia to preside over the 14th ceremony of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Hazar Imam was joined by Princess Zahra and her daughter Sara; Prince Hussain and his fiancée Ms Elizabeth Hoag; and Princess Salwa and Prince Irfan.

Upon arriving into Kazan International Airport, Hazar Imam and his family were welcomed by State Counsellor of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev; Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan Shaikhraziev Vasil Gayazovich; and Minister of Culture of Tatarstan Irada Ayupova, along with leaders of the Aga Khan Development Network. 

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture is presented every three years to projects that set new standards of excellence in architecture, planning practices, historic preservation and landscape architecture. Through its efforts, the Award seeks to identify and encourage building concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of societies across the world in which Muslims have a significant presence. 

The 2019 Award Ceremony will be webcast at the.ismaili/live on Friday 13 September at 3:00 PM UTC+3. To stay informed of the latest news relating to the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, subscribe to Email updates, or follow The Ismaili on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.