Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Visit to East Africa
Saturday, 18 August 2007
In the morning, Mawlana Hazar Imam flew to Zanzibar, where he was received by Hon. Dr. Mwinyihaji Makame, Zanibar’s Minister of State Planning and Finance. A ceremonial Guard of Honour and live performance of the Nashid al Imamah by the Police Band, welcomed Mawlana Imam, followed by a spectacle of cultural dances and musical performances.
 Mawlana Hazar Imam receives a warm Zanzibar welcome by cultural dancers upon arrival. Photo: AKDN/Zahur Ramji |
At a State luncheon hosted in honour of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Excellency President Amani Abeid Karume of Zanzibar presented the Imam with a traditional Zanzibar chest. In expressing his gratitude for the Government’s warm reception, Mawlana Hazar Imam commented that he hoped the future would bring increased collaboration between the Government of Zanzibar and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
 His Excellency Abeid Karume, President of Zanzibar presents Mawlana Hazar Imam with a gift of a traditional Zanzibar chest during his visit to State House. Photo: AKDN/Zahur Ramji |
Later in the day, Mawlana Hazar Imam returned to Dar es Salaam and met with His Excellency President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania at State House, where an official collection of commemorative postage stamps, marking the Imam’s Golden Jubilee, were formally unveiled. In the evening, President Kikwete hosted a State dinner in honour of Mawlana Hazar Imam.
 His Excellency Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of Tanzania and Mawlana Hazar Imam officially unveil a series of commemorative stamps that have been produced to mark the Golden Jubilee. Photo: AKDN/Zahur Ramji |
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How does one purchase the commemorative Golden Jubilee stamps? Thanks.
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