Portugal -- A incidência dos vários tipos de cancro da pele tem vindo a aumentar em todo o mundo, estimando-se que em Portugal, em 2019, sejam diagnosticados mais de 12.000 novos casos. Cerca de 1.000 serão melanomas. Os cancros da pele mais frequentes são o carcinoma basocelular, seguido do carcinoma espinocelular e em terceiro lugar o melanoma. O diagnóstico e tratamento ...
Portugal -- No calendário lunar, o décimo dia do mês de Dhu al-Hijjah é um dia de celebração para os muçulmanos de todo o mundo. Trata-se do Eid al-Adha, assinalado em honra da determinação de Nabi Ibrahim em sacrificar o seu filho Hazrat Ismail como símbolo da sua fé em Deus único e o seu amor incondicional por Allah. Por essa ...
Global -- When was the last time you woke up feeling rested? If it takes a while to answer, this article is for you. Are you someone who checks their smartphone last thing at night, and first thing in the morning? Getting a regular good night's sleep is a cornerstone of basic health, and essential to our long-term wellbeing. With some ...
Global -- In October 2015, Essena O'Neill, a popular Instagram Influencer, deleted 2000 pictures from her profile in what appeared to be a crisis of conscience. Having counted over half a million followers, and living many young peoples' dream life, she eventually came to realise that the so-called 'real world' was a better place to spend her time. The pictures that ...
Global -- Being a parent is perhaps the most complex job in the world. It can be a challenging yet joyful experience. Nowadays, parents are surrounded by multiple questions regarding their children's everyday life, health, education, and future. Should parents control their children's use of technology? How can parents give due time attention to their children while life pressures increase each ...
Global -- The annual Ignite Summit, organised by the Aga Khan Economic Planning Board in Canada, was held in Calgary earlier this year. Each instalment of the conference is hosted for entrepreneurs to meet, discuss themes of relevance, and exchange ideas. Farkhunda Niazi -- an attendee and conference participant -- wrote the following article, recounting her experiences at Ignite. The 2019 ...
Global -- In line with its aim to nurture excellence in future generations, the Aga Khan Academies in Mombasa and Hyderabad invited elite sports coaches from among the Jamat to mentor and train promising young sporting talent in Kenya and India. The resulting sports camps held over the past two years have contributed to the evolving legacy of the Jubilee Games. ...
United States -- Ismaili Jamatkhanas foster an appreciation of pluralism and serve as a perfect venue for sharing the Ismaili Muslim identity and community values with the greater community. Events hosted at the Jamatkhana stimulate the intellect, encourage dialogue, and celebrate cultural diversity in the Greater Atlanta Area. They are often also used to host government and community leaders to enhance ...
United States -- In a Meet and Greet event hosted in the Ft. Lauderdale Jamatkhana, attendees had an opportunity to have their voices heard by the six candidates running for the position of Coral Springs Commissioner Seat 2. The event included an audience of Jamati and other community members. "This is the second successful event," said Sameer Chagani, Project Manager for ...
United States -- "It gives you a feeling that nothing else can really give you, it gives you a different type of joy. You see what you're doing and how that is helping the community," says Maha Jalia, a university student and member of the Atlanta I-CERV team. During the winter holidays, over 200 I-CERV (Ismaili Community Engaged in Responsible Volunteering) ...
Global -- In Islamic belief, caring for the poor and the needy is a long established tradition. Serving orphaned children is especially commended, as quoted in the Qur'an and sayings of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family). With this in mind, young members of the Ismaili Volunteers Corps and the Aga Khan Scouts and Guides in Uganda gathered ...
Global -- Civil Society has the potential to play a fundamental role in bringing about change for a brighter future. This article features stories of individuals who have brought about change and bettered the lives of others, illustrating that each of us, in our own special way, can can help one another to build a better future. In an interview with ...
Portugal -- Num fim de semana de sol no início deste verão, os jardins do Centro Ismaili de Lisboa, juntamente com outros espaços verdes da cidade, participaram na terceira edição do Festival Jardins Abertos, recebendo visitantes e partilhando a sua diversa flora com o público. Durante o fim de semana, os visitantes tiveram a oportunidade de explorar os grandes espaços abertos ...
Canada -- In May 2019, Her Excellency Joy Acheng, High Commissioner of Uganda to Canada, visited the Ismaili Centre, Toronto and the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver to discuss potential investment ...
Global -- On a sunny weekend earlier this summer, the gardens at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon, along with other flourishing green spaces in the surrounding area, participated in the 3rd edition of the Open Gardens Festival, welcoming visitors, and sharing its diverse flora with the public. During the weekend, visitors had the opportunity to explore the large open spaces that ...
France -- À l'initiative des Boards, Aga Khan Education Board, Economic and Planning Board et Youth & Sports Committee, une cinquantaine de personnes de tout âge ont eu l'opportunité d'apprendre sur 2 technologies émergentes clés de notre société numérique actuelle, à savoir l'intelligence artificielle et la blockchain, grâce à l'intervention de deux experts ismailis en technologie : Aiaze Mitha et Hamza ...
Global -- Two emerging technologies we often hear about include Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain, which have the potential to revolutionise everyday life. Recently, the Aga Khan Education Board, Economic Planning Board, and Youth & Sports Committee of the Ismail Council for France, invited members of the Jamat to learn about these key technologies from experts in the field. Our daily ...
Global -- Today, climate change affects every country on every continent. It has become a global challenge that requires local engagement. In response, the Jamat in the United Arab Emirates has actively participated in environmental programming in the country, acting as stewards for a sustainable, green future. Islam encourages humankind to live in harmony with the natural environment, and not to ...
United Arab Emirates -- Dubai 22 March 2018 - The Ismaili Centre Dubai together with Art Dubai (a collaboration now in its sixth year), The Aga Khan Museum Toronto and the Consulate General of Canada in Dubai, hosted a performance by Master Orator and critically acclaimed veteran actor Zia Mohyeddin. Zia Mohyeddin, performed "Why is Shakespeare Shakespeare" at the Ismaili Centre ...
United States -- "I didn't believe it until I was shaking his hand," Zameer Rayani admits. When his presence was requested at Amazon's recent All-Hands Meeting in Seattle, he didn't even share with his family or friends. After all, no one from the HR department had ever won the award in the company's 25-year history, but with numerous Ismaili Amazonians live-streaming ...
United States -- The Jamat is advised that heat advisories and excessive heat warnings are in place for much of the Northeast Region. In several areas, heat indexes over 100 degrees may be experienced during daylight hours through this weekend.Extreme heat and humidity may be life-threatening. The elderly, very young, pregnant, those with chronic health conditions or disabilities, and people without ...
Global -- The Global Centre for Pluralism (GCP) has announced 10 finalists for the 2019 Global Pluralism Award. The Award recognises the extraordinary achievements of organisations, individuals, and governments around the world who exemplify living peacefully and productively with diversity. From the 10 nominees, three winners will be announced in the autumn and honoured at a ceremony in Ottawa on 20 ...
Global -- As Portugal's second largest city, Porto is known for its heritage, industry, and culture. During a ceremony at the Mayor of Porto's official residence, Prince Amyn was conferred with the Medal of Honour of the City on 9 July 2019. ...
Global -- At a ceremony in Porto, Northern Portugal on 9 July, Prince Amyn was conferred with the Medal of Honour of the City by Mayor Mr Rui Moreira, in recognition of his patronage of the arts. The distinction was also presented to Alberto Martins, former minister of Justice and former Member of Parliament of the Socialist Party. As Portugal's second ...
France -- Vous trouverez ci dessous le tout dernier numéro du magazine THE ISMAILI pour le jamat de la juridiction de France, en version française et anglaise, à lire en ligne, à télécharger ou à imprimer. Au sommaire dans une première partie, l'actualité récente des évènements liés aux programmes menés par Mawlana Hazar Imam et dans une deuxième partie, plusieurs articles ...
United States -- Most of us have thought of running a marathon or a race, but very few of us have actually ran one, let alone finish in top positions among hundreds of other runners. Yasmin Ali Dharamsi, of Parkland, FL, recently completed a five-kilometer (5K) run, finishing third. There were 500 participants in this Parkland Dash. Yasmin even received accolades ...
United States -- A Lunch and Learn event to facilitate knowledge exchange between the Ismaili community and public officials was organized by the Ismaili Council for the Central US at Albuquerque Jamatkhana on April 13, 2019. Ismaili value systems that unify the Jamat globally and the ethics of service in our faith were shared with the guests. Numerous officials from the ...
Tanzania -- The Aga Khan Development Network in Tanzania marked the 62nd anniversary of Mawlana Hazar Imam's ascension to the Ismaili Imamat at a reception held at the Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam. The Government of Tanzania was officially represented by Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Professor Palamagamba Kabudi. "The friendship between the Ismaili Imamat and ...
Global -- Four young Ismailis from Pakistan have been appointed onto the 33-member National Youth Council (NYC) recently established by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan. The council's mandate is to work for the upliftment of Pakistani youth and influence national policy and decision-making. Its members are prominent figures from various fields including Education, Sports, Religion, Economics, and the Arts. ...
Portugal -- Veja aqui alguns dos melhores momentos das celebrações do Imamat Day Lisboa 2019. ...
Tanzania -- On July 7th, 2019, the Ismaili Volunteer Corps of Tanzania and Zambia celebrated 100 years of volunteerism in the Ismaili Community. The event coincided with the 62nd Imamat Day Celebrations of Mawlana Hazar Imam, at the Diamond Jubilee Complex in Dar es Salaam. The celebratory day commenced with the flag hoisting of the "My Flag" and a March past ...
United States -- On behalf of the Jamati institutions, we extend our heartfelt mubarakis to the Jamat on the occasion of our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam's 62nd year as Imam of the Time. We offer our sincere shukranas for Hazar Imam's continued benevolent guidance that has led to the unprecedented advancement of the US and global Jamats. As our term of ...
Portugal -- Príncipe Amyn visitou ontem a cidade do Porto para ser homenageado com a Medalha de Honra da Cidade. Na Casa do Roseiral, no Porto, no passado dia 9 de julho, foi celebrado o aniversário da entrada na cidade do Exército Libertador de Dom Pedro. Nesta cerimónia anual, a cidade visa distinguir aqueles que lhe merecem o agradecimento coletivo, deste ...
Portugal -- Veja aqui alguns dos melhores momentos das celebrações do Imamat Day Lisboa 2019. ...
Global -- Foremost among the principles of the Shia Ismaili Tariqah of Islam is the recognition of the Imam of the Time. Imamat Day is an occasion to reaffirm this principle, express gratitude to Mawlana Hazar Imam, and to reaffirm our spiritual allegiance to the Imam and our commitment to the ethics of the faith. Sixty-two years ago, on 11 July ...
Portugal -- Foi há um ano que Ismailis vindos do mundo inteiro se reuniram em Lisboa para festejar o Jubileu de Diamante de Mawlana Hazar Imam que culminou com a celebração do Imamat Day durante o Darbar de 11 de Julho de 2018. Esta foi uma ocasião para reafirmarmos o princípio fundamental da Tariqah Shia Imami Ismaili: o reconhecimento do Imam ...
Global -- Foremost among the principles of the Shia Ismaili Tariqah of Islam is the recognition of the Imam of the Time. Imamat Day is an occasion to reaffirm this principle, express gratitude to Mawlana Hazar Imam, and to reaffirm our spiritual allegiance to the Imam and our commitment to the ethics of the faith. Sixty-two years ago, on the 11th ...
Global -- Young members of the Jamat had the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents through the Jubilee Arts initiative at various regional and national events around the world during the Diamond Jubilee year. Artists as young as 6 years of age submitted entries, and a number of them were selected to represent their Jamats at the International Film Festival in ...
Global -- This time last year, the Jubilee Arts International Arts Festival had reached a peak during the Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Lisbon. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the festival, The.Ismaili is pleased to publish an interview with Jenny Datoo, Project Lead, and Nabila D. Samji, Deputy Project Lead. Jenny and Nabila look back and reflect on the journey of ...
Global -- Last July, in the first undertaking of its kind, Ismailis from all across the globe gathered in Lisbon to appreciate and celebrate the artistic creativity, diversity, and unity of the global Jamat. The success of the international Jubilee Arts programme has gone on to forge a legacy which continues to inspire artists to create, connect, and celebrate. This time ...
