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Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Portuguese Parliament on the historic occasion of his Diamond Jubilee.
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Portuguese Parliament on the historic occasion of his Diamond Jubilee.
Mawlana Hazar Imam delivers historic address to Portuguese Parliament
Mawlana Hazar Imam delivers historic address to Portuguese Parliament
10 July 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam delivered an historic address to the Portuguese Parliament today in the presence of government officials, members of Hazar Imam’s family, and leaders of the Jamat and the Aga Khan Development Network.

Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa joined the audience for the Sufi Voyage concert on the evening of 10 July at the Altice Arena in Lisbon.
Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa joined the audience for the Sufi Voyage concert on the evening of 10 July at the Altice Arena in Lisbon.
“Sufi Voyage” takes audience on an inspirational journey
“Sufi Voyage” takes audience on an inspirational journey
10 July 2018

On 10 July, renowned music artists Salim-Sulaiman, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, and Nobovar Chanorov collaborated for two concerts, sharing the stage with Jonita Gandhi, Vipul Mehta, and Raj Pandit. The artists had the opportunity to perform for Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa, who joined an enthusiastic audience for the evening show. 

Mawlana Hazar Imam was joined by the President of the Assembly of the Republic, His Excellency Eduardo Ferro Rodrigues, as well as Lisbon Mayor Fernando Medina on the tour of the Aga Khan Museum Collections.
Mawlana Hazar Imam was joined by the President of the Assembly of the Republic, His Excellency Eduardo Ferro Rodrigues, as well as Lisbon Mayor Fernando Medina on the tour of the Aga Khan Museum Collections.
Ideals of Leadership: Masterpieces from the Aga Khan Museum Collections inaugurated in Lisbon
Ideals of Leadership: Masterpieces from the Aga Khan Museum Collections inaugurated in Lisbon
10 July 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Parliament address on 10 July was followed by the formal opening of the exhibition Ideals of Leadership: Masterpieces from the Aga Khan Museum Collections. The exhibit is being displayed at the Parliament building, São Bento Palace until 14 September 2018.

10 July 2018

Today marked day six of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration - Lisboa 2018, which included Mawlana Hazar Imam's address to the Portuguese Parliament, the inauguration of the Aga Khan Museum exhibition at the Parliament Building, as well as the afternoon and evening Sufi Voyage concerts featuring Salim-Sulaiman, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, and Nobovar Chanorov.

The atmosphere was electric during the Sufi Voyage at the Altice Arena in Lisbon.

Late Night In Lisboa - Day six

The atmosphere was electric during the Sufi Voyage at the Altice Arena in Lisbon.
Video: Late night in Lisboa - day six
9 July 2018

Highlights of the all the events on day six of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration.

Diamond Jubilee Celebration attendees enjoy dandia raas at Praça Sony as part of the Patio Mela programming.
Diamond Jubilee Celebration attendees enjoy dandia raas at Praça Sony as part of the Patio Mela programming.
Global flavours of Pátio Mela
Global flavours of Pátio Mela
9 July 2018

Throughout the weeklong Diamond Jubilee Celebration, Pátio Mela has become the central hub for the Jamat to gather and celebrate diversity, creativity, and community. The space is a crossroads of the global Jamat where people can meet, unite, and engage in a wide-ranging selection of activities and programmes.

Guests applaud Mawlana Hazar Imam following his remarks at the state dinner hosted by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
Guests applaud Mawlana Hazar Imam following his remarks at the state dinner hosted by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
Mawlana Hazar Imam honoured by Portuguese President at state dinner
Mawlana Hazar Imam honoured by Portuguese President at state dinner
9 July 2018

His Excellency Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Portuguese Republic, hosted Mawlana Hazar Imam and members of his family for a state dinner at the Palace of Queluz on 9 July 2018. 

Jubilee Arts: Celebration (full show from evening of 9 July)
9 July 2018

The full show of the Jubilee Arts International Talent Showcase on the evening of 9 July, entitled Celebration.

Os Príncipes Hussain e Aly Muhammad apreciam fotografias de Mawlana Hazar Imam em criança durante a sua visita à Exposição Rays of Light.
Os Príncipes Hussain e Aly Muhammad apreciam fotografias de Mawlana Hazar Imam em criança durante a sua visita à Exposição Rays of Light.
Video: Prince Hussain and Prince Aly Muhammad visit Diamond Jubilee Celebration
8 July 2018

Prince Hussain and Prince Aly Muhammad attended the International Arts Festival at the Diamond Jubilee Celebration on 8 July.

Tawfique Bin Rizwan, Far East
8 July 2018

Performance: Music

Showcase: 9 July (Evening)

Princess Zahra, Miss Sara Boyden, and Master Iliyan Boyden view artwork at the International Art Gallery during the Diamond Jubilee Celebration.

Late Night In Lisboa - Day five

Princess Zahra, Miss Sara Boyden, and Master Iliyan Boyden view artwork at the International Art Gallery during the Diamond Jubilee Celebration.
Video: Late night in Lisboa - day five
8 July 2018

Highlights of the all the events on day five of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration, when Prince Amyn, Princess Zahra, Prince Rahim, Princess Salwa, Prince Irfan, Prince Sinan, Miss Sara Boyden and Master Iliyan Boyden visited Parque das Nações in Lisbon to attend the International Arts Festival.

Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam delivers historic address to Portuguese Parliament
8 July 2018

Marking the historic occasion of his Diamond Jubilee, Mawlana Hazar Imam delivered an address to the Portuguese Parliament on 10 July 2018, in the presence of his family, government officials, and leaders of the Jamat and AKDN. Following the address, Hazar Imam toured an exhibition entitled Ideals of Leadership: Masterpieces from the Aga Khan Museum Collections, hosted at the Parliament building, São Bento Palace in Lisbon.

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