Posted on December 13, 2011 – OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the 75th birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV:
“It is an honour for me to extend my best wishes and congratulations to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV—spiritual leader of the Ismaili Jamat—on his 75th birthday. Salgirah Mubarak!
Today is an important day to recognize all His Highness has done as one of the most prominent and influential spiritual leaders in the world. He works tirelessly to improve the quality of life of his followers and the communities in which they live. In a world with so many faiths and cultures, his Highness is a model spiritual leader whose work extends beyond his own community, endeavouring to eliminate global poverty, as well as to promote the advancement of women, Islamic culture, and pluralistic values in society.
via Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the 75th birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.