New Delhi: The spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims Aga Khan arrived here this morning on a week-long visit to commemorate his 50th year as the 49th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.

The Aga Khan will meet President Pratibha Patil, Vice-President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other top leaders during his two-day stay in the capital.

He travels to Hyderabad on Wednesday where he had laid the foundation stone of the Aga Khan Academy about two years back.

The 71-year-old spiritual leader of millions of Ismail Muslims across the world will also hold discussions with UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition L K Advani.

Aga Khan is also scheduled to visit Mumbai and Ahmedabad later in the week before leaving for a tour of Bangladesh on Monday next.

The Aga Khan Foundation set up by the spiritual leader is involved in many philanthropic activities and had played a key role in the renovation of the Humayun's Tomb in the capital.

The Foundation runs educational institutions including universities in countries like the UK, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Syria and Egypt.
Source : PTI