And on the Last Day, Plant a Tree: Photography Exhibition by Prince Hussain Aga Khan
Event Details: September 25 to October 23, 2009
The photography exhibition introduces visitors to the activities of the Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan Fund for the Environment, the environmental program of the Aga Khan Development Network. Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s photographs bring to audiences vibrant, lively images of nature and animals, drawing focus to the subject rather than the picture’s angle or style. His photographs portray the urgent need for environmental stewardship, challenging viewers to pursue global initiatives on biodiversity, deforestation, global warming, pollution and eco-tourism.
The title of the exhibition, “And on the Last Day Plant a Tree,” is inspired by a passage from the Hadiths, or traditions, in which the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “When the last day comes, if someone has a palm shoot in his hand, he should plant it.” Environmental stewardship has been an inherent belief in Muslim societies for centuries, and Prince Hussain’s exhibit shares this consciousness with audiences.
Details at the source: http://www.wilsoncenter.org
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