Global -- What is your first memory of music? Can you remember a time when you were so engrossed in a musical compilation that you forgot where you were physically? Many members of the Jamat use music as a connection to their heritage, their upbringing, and their community. In this article we will explore some of their stories. Rafiq Bhatia Improvising ...
Global -- Renowned artists and composers Salim and Sulaiman Merchant have obtained accolades in the Indian film industry and have performed in a number of prominent spaces including at the opening ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Their memorable songs such as 'Jubilee Mubarak', 'Ali Mawla', and 'Shukran Allah', which were performed on the occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond ...
Global -- In today's age, children are born into the world and in many cases the first thing they are exposed to is a smartphone to capture and share their newborn images. This is often an indication of things to come, where electronic devices become a consistent part of their lives. The presence of such devices mean that children are going ...
India -- An abstract about Aga Khan Hostel, Hyderabad celebrating its 63rd Hostel Day on January 27, 2019. A farewell function, cultural programme comprising of skits and song and dance performances were enjoyed by the students and audience. Aga Khan Hostel, Hyderabad which was established in 1955 by Late Mr. Kanjibhai Hemani, with a modest student strength of 25 students celebrated ...
India -- Can we Ismailis contribute a small drop in the ocean of our Imam's endeavours for positive growth? Read the story of Samir Firasta who saved the life of a stranger during his morning walk; about how this Ismaili's presence of mind gave a new life to a renowned architect. In an interview with Henri Weill, Editor-in-Chief of the French ...
Global -- Can you imagine life in a place where the very ground you stand on is not stable and it is almost routine to see the land sliding into the river when it rains? Where people know their schools, fields, yards, and even their homes are on unstable ground? The communities in the northern 'Char' areas of Bangladesh are living ...
Global -- The 13th century Sufi poet Jalal al-Din Rumi once said, "Inside you there's an artist you don't know about..." perhaps hinting at the reality that, while consumed by the responsibilities and distractions of daily life, many of us are yet to find the creative gifts that lie hidden within. Art can act as a universal language, enhancing understanding of ...
India -- We say money can't buy happiness, but then we act like we can't possibly be happy without money. The whole world seems to measure success in terms of money. As if a person's net worth is the true measure of human worth. Economists claim they can actually measure the value of each person's life in rupees. We can reel ...
Portugal -- Na língua persa a palavra Nawruz significa 'novo dia' e é habitualmente traduzida como "ano novo". Ocorre nodia 21 de Março, marcando assim o advento da Primavera, que traz consigo a ideia de renovação da natureza. Na língua persa a palavra Nawruz significa 'novo dia' e é habitualmente traduzida como "ano novo". Ocorre nodia 21 de Março, marcando assim ...
Pakistan -- The March issue of our Newsletter The Akhbaar is now available. Click here to read the online version ...
India -- The 21st of March - for some it is just another date on the calendar, for others it is the beginning of spring. However, for a few religio-ethnic communities such as the Shia Ismaili Muslims, the Zoroastrians, the Iranians and some others around the globe, it is the day that marks the new year, a new beginning - Navroz. ...
Global -- Prince Hussain officially inaugurated his exhibition of marine photography last month at the historic Town Jamatkhana in Nairobi. The collection of some 100 photographs of oceanic ecosystems in various parts of the world depicts the beauty, fragility and diversity of marine life, and brings to attention the necessity and urgency to protect, conserve and manage our oceanic heritage and ...
A expressão Yawm-i-Ali significa literalmente, o Dia de Ali, em que se celebra o nascimento de Hazrat Ali que, de acordo com a tradição, ocorreu no recinto da Ka'ba, no dia 13 do mês de Rajab do ano de 599 EC. Esta é uma data particularmente significativa para os muçulmanos Shi'a para quem o primo e genro do Profeta Muhammad (que ...
United States -- As an act of goodwill, community outreach, and to better inform the public about Islam and Shia Islam in particular, the Boston Jamat donated a selection of books published by the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) to the Boston Public Library (BPL) system in January 2019. The 39 titles (78 books total) cover topics including Fatimid history, Persian ...
United States -- Shi`i Ismaili Muslims are unique in following a living, hereditary Imam (spiritual leader), whom they believe to be directly descended from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family). The Imam's duty has been to guide his community with Islamic principles that apply to the needs of the time. In this insightful book, M. Ali Lakhani ...
India -- Khel Utsav, organised by the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for Southern India, was a sports event seeking participation from Jamati members aged between 6 and 60 years. The objective was to develop a sports culture in the Jamat, celebrate sportspersons and take a step towards Building Sports Champions. Celebration was the buzzword for the jamat of Hyderabad ...
Global -- Films from the Jubilee Arts International Film Festival, which took place in July 2018 during the Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Lisbon, are now available to view online at . A selection of films are available, which can be filtered by country, film genre, and film length, using the dark grey box labeled "Narrow your results." The International Film Festival ...
United States -- Over 80 participants and staff from the Midwest converged in the Chicago Jamatkhana Social Hall for a Lock-In, on February 9, 2019, an all-night event that started after evening Jamatkhana ceremonies and ended in the morning. With a primary goal of community-building, the night comprised of interactive activities, competitions, discussion sessions and much more to keep all participants ...
Pakistan -- The English Language Enhancement Programme (ELEP) is an 8-level English Language Diploma Programme that is adopted from Pakistan American Cultural Centre (PACC) to provide English Language teaching to the Jamat. The Educators certified by PACC are utilized to offer English Language Courses in the Jamat across Pakistan. The programme is delivered through a Foundation course (first three levels) and ...
India -- On the 15th of February 2019, "Hunar - The Skill Mela" was launched in Bangalore Jamatkhana for the first time. The event was organized by Women's Activities Portfolio in synergy with Economic Affairs Committee. The room was buzzing with energy and activity, all the stalls were being set, every item was positioned in its designated place and final touches ...
Global -- At a dinner at Buckingham Palace earlier this evening, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales honoured Mawlana Hazar Imam, as Global Founding Patron of The Prince's Trust, a charity that works to support vulnerable young people to realise their ambitions. Hazar Imam was accompanied by Princess Zahra, Prince Rahim, and Princess Salwa. His Royal Highness thanked Mawlana Hazar ...
Global -- As part of a new interview series, Dr Sharofat Mamadambarova discusses the recent opening of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog; its construction, design, and the role it will fulfil for the Jamat in Tajikistan in the years ahead. The.Ismaili is pleased to publish this interview on the 3-month anniversary of the Jamatkhana's opening. At the foot of the ...
Ismaili Civic Pledge - Improving Quality of Life -- The Ismaili Community of Australia and New Zealand are pledging 10,000 hours of community service to our local communities to improve the quality of life of our fellow Australian/New Zealanders.Every member (with no age barrier) will be volunteering in a wide range of activities ranging in areas from care for the elderly ...
India -- In today's world, where technology is taking over almost every aspect of our lives, how equipped are the children in their ability to explore, learn and create something that is extraordinary? With this in mind, the Aga Khan Education Board for Bengaluru decided to give students an avenue to explore a tiny part of this big technology-driven world, and ...
Global -- The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam is managed by the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS), which has been operating in Tanzania since the 1920s, and counts among the longest-serving healthcare institutions in East Africa. The Hospital and its associated healthcare centres follow an integrated approach based on a continuum of care for the local community. ...
Global -- Earlier today, Princess Zahra visited the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam and joined His Excellency Kassim Majaliwa, Prime Minister of Tanzania, to preside over the inauguration of Phase II of its expansion programme. The event was also attended by the Honourable Ummy Ally Mwalimu, Minister of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children; Frédéric Clavier, French Ambassador to ...
India -- The dictum of the seventies was 'Its a man's world and a woman has no place in it.' This was the underlying workplace statement the world over. Let's look at this statement in the perspective of the historical, social, political and cultural environment of the people at that time. Women have been working from time immemorial and the acceptance ...
United States -- Four Definitions of Success, One Message from Ismaili Women Leaders: Your Story is Your Own. Ismaili women in America fit no singular mould. But in interviews with four women leaders, one key aspect shines through: Ismaili women are breaking new grounds and setting bars extremely high, equipped with education, critical thinking, humility, and a thirst for excellence. Jenny ...
United Kingdom -- International Women's Day, first established in 1911, celebrates the success of women around the globe.Used as a day to mark gender parity, International Women's Day celebrates the achievements of women in leadership positions in all arenas of life, be it social, economic, cultural or political. As part of our #IsmailiExcellence campaign, we aspire to showcase how Ismailis across ...
Global -- On the occasion of International Women's Day, 8 March 2019, we celebrate the achievements of notable Muslim women - historical and contemporary - who have inspired and continue to inspire people of all faiths, backgrounds, and fields of endeavour. International Women's Day is commemorated on 8 March every year, and has become a contemporary recognition celebrating the accomplishments of ...
Global -- Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa attended two ceremonies in Seattle this week, during which the Aga Khan University (AKU) signed memorandums of understanding with two American institutions. On 4 March, the University of Washington (UW) signed a memorandum of understanding with AKU to formalize their existing partnership and to leverage complementary strengths to further expand research, service, and education ...
Pakistan -- Music is the nucleus of artistic expressions; it translates the emotions and simultaneously contributes to the preservation of the melodious culture of any region. It helps the Jamat reflect that the human race is greater than we can fathom. The Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for Pakistan (AKYSBP), in collaboration with renowned academia National College of Arts (NCA), ...
India -- On Tuesday 29th January 2019, the new IIS publication 'Islam: An Illustrated Journey' was launched in Mumbai by the Council for India, after presenting the book at the 2019 Jaipur Literature Festival. Prof. Zulfikar Hirji was personally present at the book launch. 'Islam: An Illustrated Journey', a Diamond Jubilee publication was launched at an event in Hotel Marine Plaza, ...
France -- Plus de 20 jeunes membres du Jamat ont participé à la troisième édition du programme Viseo les 30 et 31 Octobre dernier.Lancé par Aga Khan Éducation Board for France (AKEB) en 2010, ce programme s'inscrit dans plusieurs objectifs.Le premier est d'aider les étudiants dans leur orientation via des visites d'établissements et d'échanges avec des étudiants.Le second but est de ...
Pakistan -- Anita Karim, a 22 year-old from Karimabad, Hunza, is the first female Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter to represent Pakistan at an international level. Anita won her second international match at the One Warrior Series (OWS) in Singapore, against Indonesia's Gita Suharsono, where she dominated all three rounds of the fight. Expressing her feelings before going into the fight, ...
Pakistan -- The Shimshal Diamond Jubilee Women's Band, in collaboration with Women's Volunteers and Girl Guides, held band training sessions for women across the four Jamatkhanas of Shimshal. The training sessions took place over the course of a month. They culminated in a final session, which was attended not only by participating women but also by Jamati leadership and the general ...
United States -- With the increased arrival of Ismailis into Atlanta in the 1980s, there was a need for a larger permanent building for the community's spiritual and social needs. The Atlanta Ismaili Jamatkhana, located in Decatur, opened in 1988 as the first purpose-built Ismaili Jamatkhana in the United States. The architect was Vancouver-based Farouk Noormohamed who later designed the Ismaili ...
United States -- The Chicago Jamatkhana Social Hall was filled with the songs and scriptures of many faiths that came together on November 13, 2018. The annual Thanksgiving service is a longstanding tradition of the Edgewater Community Religious Association (ECRA), an alliance of about 20 Christian, Jewish, and Muslim congregations in the diverse neighborhood in northern Chicago. The celebration is hosted ...
United States -- At just six years old, Safiya Wazir fled from Afghanistan as a refugee of the civil war. Wazir lived in Uzbekistan for a decade before arriving in the USA as a high school student. At the age of 16, she had to master a new language, and become familiar with a new culture - and lots of snow. ...
Global -- Over the past decade since its opening, the Ismaili Centre Dubai has become established as a multidisciplinary hub of culture, faith, education, and community identity. Exemplifying the core values of Ismaili Muslims, the Centre offers a platform for dialogue, unity, and progress within the Jamat and the wider community. The Ismaili Centre, Dubai was opened on 26 March 2008 ...
