Iran’s legendary vocalist Mohammadreza Shajarian has been honoured with Patron’s Award at the Aga Khan Music Awards. The honor was conferred on Shajarian in recognition of his enduring contribution to the musical heritage of humanity, his peerless musical mastery, and his sustained social impact as a performer and teacher, both within Iran and beyond its borders. Iranian music icon Shajarian could not attend the ceremony and his daughter, Mojgan, received the award on his behalf.