Aga Khan photos: The Aga Khan in Atlanta for Diamond Jubilee USA

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Photos: Aga Khan in Atlanta for historic Diamond Jubilee USA visit

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s approximately 20 million Shiite Imami Ismaili Muslims, arrived in Atlanta Tuesday evening as part of a yearlong celebration commemorating 60 years of his leadership, also known as his Diamond Jubilee.

March 13, 2018 Atlanta: His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the world's Shia Ismaili Muslim Community, waves as he arrives at Fulton County Airport to celebrate with his Georgia followers his 60th anniversary as their leader on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Atlanta. The visit is part of a year-long celebration to commemorate his Diamond Jubilee (60th Anniversary). Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 13, 2018 Atlanta: Shia Ismaili Muslim institutional leaders wave to welcome His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the world's Shia Ismaili Muslim Community, as he arrives at Fulton County Airport to celebrate with his U.S. followers his 60th anniversary as their leader on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Atlanta. The visit is part of a year-long celebration to commemorate his Diamond Jubilee (60th Anniversary).

March 13, 2018 Atlanta: Shia Ismaili Muslim institutional leaders wave to help welcome His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the world's Shia Ismaili Muslim Community, as he arrives at Fulton County Airport to celebrate with his U.S. followers his 60th anniversary as their leader on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Atlanta. The visit is part of a year-long celebration to commemorate his Diamond Jubilee (60th Anniversary). Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 13, 2018 Atlanta: A City of Atlanta honor guard lines the tarmac while His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the world's Shia Ismaili Muslim Community, arrives at Fulton County Airport to celebrate with his Georgia followers his 60th anniversary as their leader on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 13, 2018 Atlanta: Lt. Governor Casey Cagle welcomes His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the world's Shia Ismaili Muslim Community, as he arrives at Fulton County Airport to celebrate with his Georgia followers his 60th anniversary as their leader on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Atlanta. The visit is part of a year-long celebration to commemorate his Diamond Jubilee (60th Anniversary). Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 13, 2018 Atlanta: Lt. Governor Casey Cagle looks on as His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the world's Shia Ismaili Muslim Community, waves to the crowd as he arrives at Fulton County Airport to celebrate with his Georgia followers his 60th anniversary as their leader on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 13, 2018 Atlanta: His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the world's Shia Ismaili Muslim Community, stands next to Lt. Governor Casey Cagle as he arrives at Fulton County Airport to celebrate with his Georgia followers his 60th anniversary as their leader on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 13, 2018 Atlanta: His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the world's Shia Ismaili Muslim Community, walks the red carpet followed by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle as he arrives at Fulton County Airport to celebrate with his U.S. followers his 60th anniversary as their leader on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia’s Governor Nathan Deal presented His Highness the Aga Khan with a State Proclamation recognizing his 60 years of service on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

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March 13, 2018 Atlanta: His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the world's Shia Ismaili Muslim Community, waves as he arrives at Fulton County Airport to celebrate with his Georgia followers his 60th anniversary as their leader on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Atlanta. The visit is part of a year-long celebration to commemorate his Diamond Jubilee (60th Anniversary). Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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