Global -- At the age of four, I was diagnosed with cancer, and was basically living in the hospital. I remember always having an IV attached to me, but did not understand why this metal pole with a beeping machine had to follow me around everywhere I went. This article is part of The Ismaili's Coping with Challenges series, in which ...
Global -- Nisha Mandani fondly recalls passing out cups of water to senior citizens in Jamatkhana while wearing a volunteer uniform as a child. Today, she travels across the world to ensure people in countries such as Malawi, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh have clean drinking water. On 11 September this year, Nisha stood in front of over 10,000 guests at the ...
Global -- Prince Hussain's collection of marine photographs entitled The Living Sea has been on display in Bahrain this month as part of its journey to different venues around the world. The exhibition aims to inspire admiration for wildlife and a desire to protect it. During a visit by members of the Jamat to the Bahrain National Museum, Prince Hussain and ...
ITREB for Mozambique organized Places of Worship activity that consisted in visiting a Christian Church and a Sinagoge in Maputo This activity occurred on 13th November 2022, had the objective of illustrating the similarities between Abrahamic faiths, also called People of the Book: Christian, Jews, and Muslims (focusing on Ismaili Tariqah). After a brief explanation with a presentation in Maputo Jamatkhana ...
Tajikistan -- On October 9, a 16-year-old Ismaili para-athlete Umed Mamadkulov from Moscow became the first person in Russia with Down syndrome who managed to overcome the distance in the duathlon format - 26.1 km at the IRONSTAT SPRINT TRIATHLON SOCHI СИРИУС 2022. Umed, Tajik by nationality, represented Moscow city at the sports festival, which took place in Sochi from October ...
Global -- The Ismaili Studies Conference: The State of the Field will be hosted in a hybrid format at the Aga Khan Centre in London from 21-23 November 2022, allowing participants to attend in person and online from around the world. It will also feature a musical performance, entitled Mehfil-e-Noor, which will be streamed live on The Ismaili TV tomorrow. The ...
ANZ -- Originally from Ahmedabad, India, Jasmin Lakhani is well-known for her leadership and excellence in the Australian financial industry and is currently working as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the Automotive and Electronics manufacturing industry. Jasmin Lakhani By qualification, Jasmin is a Certified Practicing Accountant and has completed double masters majoring in Advanced Accounting and Auditing. Tell us your ...
Global -- World visionaries and change seekers came together for this year's Paris Peace Forum to address the many crises currently facing humanity, such as climate change, health emergencies, food security, and violent conflicts. The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a Founding Member of the Forum, along with the French government and various civil society organisations. AKDN was represented at ...
TKN -- The Aga Khan Medical Centre, Gilgit (AKMC,G) is one of the major hospitals in Gilgit-Baltistan - a region with some of the most remote valleys in Pakistan. It was conceived as a state of the art health facility by Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS,P) to provide people living in this far-flung area access to specialized secondary care - ...
Global -- Remarks by Prince Rahim Aga KhanSigning of Agreement of Cooperation between British Columbia and the Ismaili ImamatVancouver, British Columbia29 September 2022 Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim Honourable Premier John Horgan, Honourable Katrine Conroy, Your Honours Janet Austin, Salma Lakhani and Dr. Zaheer Lakhani, Distinguished guests, First of all, thank you for the warm welcome. It has been really nice. Thank you. My sister ...
UAE -- "The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly." ~ Buddha Much has been written about mental health in recent years and a lot of research has been done on the subject, resulting in various ...
This year's Jubilee Cup was held over the weekend of 29 and 30 October 2022. The weekend was filled with fun, competition and community. The AKYSB's Sport and Active Living Board would like to thank all those that volunteered to help - your hard work and determination made the tournament a success. And of course, congratulations to the winners of 2022! ...
USA -- When you think about sports, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Some might think of baseball, basketball or football as the most popular sports in the United States, and many enjoy watching sports on television. Some might even root for their favorite sports teams and players. For those from other countries, cricket may have been a ...
Global -- Prince Rahim today met His Excellency Reverend Dom Edgar Peña Parra, the Substitute of the Secretariat of State, during a courtesy visit to the Vatican. Prince Rahim also briefly met His Holiness Pope Francis and conveyed respectful good wishes. Prince Rahim was accompanied by a small delegation of officials to dialogue on potential areas of future cooperation, such as ...
Pakistan -- From a village with restricted access to education, and peculiarity associated with working women, Laghli Zamrud defied all odds and became the first midwife of Chitral. Born in August 1949, into a male-dominated society, then starting her education in a school full of boys and restricted by her father to go to school at all, Laghli's journey to acquire ...
ANZ -- Meet Ramzia Shams, an Officer Cadet at the Royal Military College, Duntroon and the Australian Army's Officer Training Scholarship recipient, from Canberra. RAMZIA SHAMS Ramzia's story is both thought-provoking and inspiring. She was born in war-torn Afghanistan. Her childhood memories are filled with the sounds of bullets, guns, and shattering blasts. None of this stopped her from dreaming big, ...
USA -- Aga Khan Award for Architecture Director Discusses the 2022 Award Nominations "The simple answer lies in my conviction that architecture - more than any other art form - has a profound impact on the quality of human life. As it has often been said, we shape our built environment - and then our buildings shape us." Mawlana Hazar Imam, ...
UAE -- Sorry is a simple word that we begin to use in our earliest years, yet it has the power to change any situation, if meant sincerely. It enables a shift in the perception of ourselves and others, evolves our thinking and relationships, and broadens our horizons through expanded viewpoints. An apology is defined as a regretful acknowledgement of a ...
Pakistan -- An eminent Muslim leader, thinker and reformer of the 19th century, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III was born in Karachi on the 2nd of November 1877. It is reported that when the Aga Khan I received word of his birth, he had replied, "Name him Sultan," as he would earn a "distinguished position in the world." Through ...
Global -- On behalf of Mawlana Hazar Imam, Princess Zahra this evening presided over the Prize-Giving Ceremony of the 15th cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Prince Amyn, Prince Hussain and the Crown Prince of Oman, His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitam Al Said, also attended the event at the Royal Opera House in Muscat. The Aga Khan Award ...
Global -- The Aga Khan Award for Architecture Winners' Seminar took place earlier today in Muscat, Oman. The event brought together recipients of this year's Award alongside architecture theorists and practitioners on a distinguished panel to discuss learnings for the future of architecture in Oman and beyond. Prince Amyn, Princess Zahra, and Prince Hussain participated in the event hosted at the ...
Global -- The audience at the Royal Opera House in Muscat buzzed in anticipation of the second evening at the 2022 Aga Khan Music Awards, at which the 16 Laureates were honoured on stage. After yesterday's gala concert, guests were eager for more musical magic from the unique combination of artists. Prince Amyn, Princess Zahra, Prince Hussain, and Princess Fareen attended ...
Global -- Join host Noor Al Kassir for the second instalment of The Ismaili Update: Aga Khan Awards, an Ismaili TV special giving viewers an insight into this week's events taking place in Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman. Episode two includes highlights from The Aga Khan Music Awards Ceremony Part 1, in which a speech was given by Prince Amyn and ...
Global -- The Aga Khan Music Awards (AKMA) gala concert part one was held this evening at the unique Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman, in the presence of Prince Amyn, Princess Zahra, Prince Hussain, and Princess Fareen. This was the first of two events held to commemorate the 2022 Aga Khan Music Awards, and featured a number of unique collaborations ...
Global -- Join host Noor Al Kassir for the first instalment of The Ismaili Update: Aga Khan Awards, a special insight into this week's events in Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman. Episode one includes a behind-the-scenes look at the venue for this year's Aga Khan Awards, the Royal Opera House, and a glimpse of the Muscat Jamat's excitement to host international ...
Global -- Earlier this year, a collection of accomplished Ismaili musicians came together to perform a special song reflective of the Jamat's loyalty and devotion to the Imam-of-the-Time. This is the story of their collaboration. Over the centuries, Ismaili murids have celebrated their love and devotion for their Imams through expressions of poetry and music. To commemorate the special occasion of ...
Global -- Tune in for the 2022 Aga Khan Award for Architecture and Aga Khan Music Awards being jointly hosted this weekend in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. The prize-giving ceremonies and gala concerts, to be attended by members of Mawlana Hazar Imam's family, will be streamed live on The Ismaili TV this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The first-ever joint Awards event ...
Global -- In a world that can often feel uncertain, music is a source of hope. It's a universal language; one that transcends cultural boundaries and can unite people of different backgrounds. Just a single chord can touch one's innermost being, evoking emotions without uttering a word. These attributes and abilities are one of the many reasons why I believe Mawlana ...
Global -- A praise singer from Dar es Salaam, an all-female quartet from Tehran, a dervish from Lahore, and the world's most famous tabla player... These are just a few of the 16 remarkable laureates of the 2022 Aga Khan Music Awards, which are being celebrated this weekend in Muscat, Oman, as the Music Awards and the Aga Khan Award for ...
Syria -- مخيّم سفراء هو المخيّم الأول من نوعه من ناحية الإقامة في سورية. أربعون مشاركاً من الشباب الإسماعيلي عاشوا أجواء الأخوّة في تجربة تعليمية شاملة عززّت لديهم النمو والصّداقة والإلهام. مخيّم سفراء: تمكين الشباب من أجل غدٍ أفضل:يعدّ مخيّم سفراء من ناحية الإقامة هو المخيّم الأوّل من نوعه الذي ضمّ حوالي أربعين مشاركاً من الشّباب الإسماعيليّ في سورية، الذين كانوا ...
Portugal -- Sabia que dançar melhora o humor, aumenta a concentração e ajuda a dormir melhor? Se tem 65 anos ou mais e quer fazer parte deste grupo, contacte os membros de Elderly Care. Tem ao seu dispor sessões de Dança Terapia, todas as terças-feiras das 12h00 às 13h00, no Salão Multiusos do Centro Ismaili. A dança é uma forma de ...
ANZ -- The Ismaili Civic Sydney program seeks to foster awareness and individual action in reducing our environmental impact and achieving climate goals. Environmental issues are a growing crisis in todays world, and increasing impacting communities and families in many parts of the world. In Australia, we too are facing the consequences of a changing climate through recent bushfires, droughts and ...
Global -- In an exclusive interview for The Ismaili TV, Farrokh Derakhshani recalls the Award's history and explains its contribution to the fields of architecture, urban planning, and design. Forty years after Farrokh Derakhshani signed up for a five-month contract with AKDN, he is still here. For the past 16 years, he has served as the Director of the Aga Khan ...
Portugal -- No âmbito das comemorações do Mês do Idoso, o Elderly Care proporcionou este passeio, com o objetivo de dar a conhecer aos nossos seniores outras paragens do nosso País. Sendo ativos, os seniores desejam conhecer novos lugares e vivenciar novas experiências. Assim, estas atividades além de darem resposta a esses anseios, assumem também um papel importante na promoção das ...
Mozambique -- Dar-e-Talim Maputo, celebrated its Annual Day on 23rd of July 2022 in presence of Jamati leaders, Parents and other jamati members. The purpose of organizing this event was to celebrate and share learnings from the Talim curriculum that students have been exploring throughout the year. This year, being a blend of both virtual and physical classes, was a bit ...
Global -- The first-ever residential camp programme for young Ismailis in Syria brought together 40 excited participants for a holistic learning experience promoting growth, friendship, and inspiration. Attracting youth aged between 14 and 17 from various cities, towns, and villages across Syria, the Sufaraa (Ambassadors) Camp offered a space for young members of the Jamat to reflect on the uncertainty of ...
Global -- Finding the right way to communicate, reflect on, and address conflicts can help increase harmony in our lives despite the challenges life may present. This process is vital for building harmony into the practice of mediation. The theme for Mediation Week this year is "Mediate first - Harmony from now to beyond." Every October, the Ismaili Conciliation and Arbitration ...
UK -- On Wednesday 12 October, four young people were awarded for their incredible submissions to the illuminate 2022 Multimedia Essay Competition. This year's theme of Climate Change and Environmental Impact Mitigation inspired thought-provoking art pieces and carefully crafted essays, all of which were created by sixth form students hoping to win monetary prizes, as well as invaluable tutoring and support ...
Global -- In an exclusive interview for The Ismaili TV, Luis Monreal shares his perspective on culture's potential to transform lives. This is the first in an exciting new series, entitled "In Conversation," a collection of hosted interviews produced especially for The Ismaili TV. Our first guest is Luis Monreal, General Manager of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), who ...
USA -- Southeast Volunteers Clean the Environment on Global Ismaili CIVIC Day. Reflect on how nature makes you feel the presence of the Divine.How has water served you in the last week?What daily actions can we take to conserve water? These were some of the thought-provoking prompts that Rosaleen Xiong, Program Fellow at Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL), challenged young ...
