Burnaby woman first met the Aga Khan when she was a child in her native Tanzania
Nic Price, Burnaby Now Published: Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Natasha Rajan can’t remember the first time she saw the Aga Khan as a four-year-old in her native Tanzania.
But she won’t forget the most recent time, as she saw the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims speak at B.C. Place on Tuesday last week.
Between 22,000 and 25,000 people came from around the country and the world to see the Aga Khan on his Golden Jubilee tour marking 50 years as imam.
“His visit is a big deal. Seeing him speak to us, giving us advice and guiding us, is an amazing experience. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us,” Rajan said.
Rajan said the Aga Khan spoke of staying true to the ethics of Islam, especially in troubled economic times, being generous and volunteering in the community and how appreciative he was to see a strong Ismaili community in Canada.
Ismailimail 
12 noon Thursday 4th Dec. 08 .
I was born in KUNDUCHI village , 10 miles north of
Daressalaam . MARCH 1937 .
In 1946 , I saw Diamond Jubilee .. at Upanga ,
where Jamat – khana is built .
In 1957 , Mowlana Hazer Imam , first Padhramni .
In 1966 , ” ” ” second ‘ ‘ .
It was really , a Bakshis , for me , a chance to offer
Mahemani , in His Presence . . . .
I was living , with my Parents , and a retail – ” DUKA ” ,
opposite Msimbazi Police . . .year 1955 to 1980 .
We emmigrated to Pasadena – California , in March 1980 .
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