Muslim leader Aga Khan arrives in Atlanta Georgia

Muslim leader Aga Khan arrives, will dine with Perdue

By CHRISTOPHER QUINN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 04/17/08

The Aga Khan, head of the world’s 15 million Ismaili Muslims, arrived at Fulton County Airport today to celebrate with his Georgia followers his 50th anniversary as their leader.

A band greeted him with the Ismaili anthem and the U.S. national anthem, and a representative from Gov. Sonny Perdue’s office as well as local politicians were on hand to welcome him.

He will dine with Perdue and other guests at the Governor’s Mansion Friday.

The Aga Khan is well-known not only as a leader of the Ismailis, a sect of the Shiite branch of Islam, but also as a businessman and philanthropist.

He will speak in closed session with Ismailis from around the Southeast while here and give a lecture at North Atlanta High School that will attract students and teachers from around the country in the International Baccalaureate program. The Aga Khan is known for his interest in education, sponsoring 325 schools and two universities around the world.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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  1. No words can really describe the magnificient work being done during the USA visit of His Highness The Agakhan. It is a heart felt moment which is being experienced. His visit is something that is desired as necessary to fill what is lacking between East and West.

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