“the Aga Khans and the Ismailis” by Shamir Alibhai who had made it available in PAL. and he sighed and said… “yes, I know”…but I added “however your Jerusalem is magnificient.” And he broadly beamed and smiled at me and said. Then the book ‘Under the Eaves of Architecture: The Aga Khan: Builder and Patron… ‘ I remarked that our Muslim world has the most majestic buildings ever. “when was it published”… I didn’t know but I nervously replied… “about two years ago” (thankfully, I have matured since and find it easier to say I didn’t check).
Standing right next to him, I showed him the first book ‘Historical atlas of Islam’ by Professor Azim Nanji, and said it was my favorite as it explains the chronological history of my Muslim world. After chatting with our Mayor about Los Angeles and his visit so far, the Israeli deputy with us told President Peres that the Muslim delegate had a gift for him. He went into a lengthy discussion about the current problems in the region, engaging us with his witty anecdotes and metaphors on the peace process. President Peres walked into the room – an elegant debonair 85 year old, fit and straight postured and very charming. Knowing before hand of this visit, I had prepared to take with me two books and a dvd.Īt the security entrance, when they looked over my unpacked items and cleared them, I was told there would probably be no time during the meeting as the President had several engagements, but I requested the Mayor anyway of my wish. I will proudly cherish the Sunday morning in June 2008 when along with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa we were invited to the official residence of the President of Israel, Beit Hanassi. He left a profound body of work, for his Nation State of Israel, in his relations with world leaders and his quest for peace in the Middle East between the Arab and Israeli people. Septem– President Shimon Peres passed away last night after a fulfilling lifetime of 93 years.
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