The President of the Republic expresses his deepest regret at the death of His Highness Prince Aga Khan.
Prince Karim Al-Husseini, whom President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa had the honor of knowing well, was a good friend of Portugal.
He marked his life with his tireless work in favor of the elevation of human dignity and the protection of the most disadvantaged …
The Diamond Jubilee in 2018 was unforgettable, bringing around 50,000 faithful to Lisbon, at which the President of the Portuguese Republic spoke.
The President of the Republic presents his heartfelt and very friendly condolences to the Ismaili Muslims and to all those who feel inspired by the figure of Prince Aga Khan.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on February 13th, received in audience, at the Belém Palace, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, 50th hereditary Imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims.
Full extract from the Portuguese President’s website
President of the Republic regrets the death of Prince Aga Khan
The President of the Republic expresses his deep regret at the death of His Highness Prince Aga Khan.
Prince Karim Al-Husseini, whom President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa had the honour of knowing well, was a good friend of Portugal. He left his mark on his life by his tireless work to promote human dignity and protect the most disadvantaged. Under his leadership, the Aga Khan Development Network has carried out extraordinary and multifaceted work, making a fundamental contribution to global human development for decades, bringing tangible improvements to the social conditions of thousands upon thousands of people on several continents.
His Highness the Aga Khan also established himself as a notable figure of faith open to the world, under the sign of tolerance and profound respect for others, and his work in supporting culture, the arts and education was equally notable.
With the agreement to establish the seat of the Ismaili Imamat in Portugal in 2015, the already close relationship with the Ismaili community deepened, to the benefit of Portuguese society and the increasingly successful integration of that community in Portugal. The Diamond Jubilee in 2018 was unforgettable, bringing around 50,000 faithful to Lisbon, at which the President of the Portuguese Republic spoke.
The President of the Republic presents his heartfelt and very friendly condolences to the Ismaili Muslims and to all those who feel inspired by the figure of Prince Aga Khan.
Images, left to right:
– Henrique Mendonça Palace, the venue of the Global Seat of the Ismaili Imamat
– May 11, 2016: President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Nuno Duarte Rebelo de Sousa receives His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
– Recent portrait of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.
– Logo of the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
Portuguese State Honours
His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV has been recognized and honoured by the Portuguese government for his immense contributions with four state decorations:
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- Grã-Cruz Ordem do Infante Dom Henrique [Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry the Great] (1960)
- Grã-Cruz Ordem do Mérito [Grand Cross of the Order of Merit] (1998)
- Grã-Cruz de Cristo [Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ] (2005)
- Grã-Cruz da Ordem de Liberdade [Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty, or Freedom] (2017-07-20)
These honours captures the continuing appreciation of the Government and people of Portugal for His Highness and the permanent bond they share with him, one of people, place and history.
Editor’s note:
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It is our hope that you were inspired by the impact that His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV had in Portugal and around the world.
Research, Translation, Insight & Perspective by A. Maherali
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