VIDEO: Dhoom Dhadhaka
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VIDEO: Team Ilahi
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Mawlana Hazar Imam announces the engagement of Prince Hussain
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam today announced the engagement of his second son, Prince Hussain, to Miss Elizabeth Hoag of Salisbury, Connecticut, United States. "Prince Hussain's engagement to Elizabeth has brought great joy to my family and to me," Hazar Imam said in an announcement made to the global Jamat. "I am sure that my Jamat will share with me in ...
Reflecting, connecting and giving this Holiday Season
United Kingdom -- In a season so well known for its 'red and green', the hue of our Jamat couldn't shine brighter. This month of December is filled not only with a vibrant mosaic of festivals and observances from all corners of society, but also with opportunities to foster more sharing and dialogue than ever before. The powerful idea of looking ...
VIDEO: Sarah Noorani
Jubilee Arts -- Country: India Performance: Creative Arts Showcase: Reflection ...
VIDEO: Ismaili Pipe Band
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VIDEO: Hussein Jadavji
Jubilee Arts -- Country: Canada Performance: Creative Arts Showcase: Reflection ...
VIDEO: Afghan Ghazal
Jubilee Arts -- Country: Afghanistan Performance: Voice Showcase: Reflection ...
Circles of Tusi at the Ismaili Centre London
United Kingdom -- Following the successful launch of the Circles of Tusi exhibition at Northwest London Jamatkhana in April this year, and a further two events at Birmingham in June and Leicester in September, it was time to bring it to the Zamana Space at the Ismaili Centre London. In late November, the Zamana space was an area bustling with conversations, ...
VIDEO: Aga Khan University hosts Rays of Light
The Aga Khan University hosted "Rays of Light", a multi-dimensional exhibition dedicated to celebrating 60 years of His Highness the Aga Khan's efforts in serving humanity, in Pakistan for the first time. The exhibition, first inaugurated in Paris in 2008, is a unique, experiential journey showcasing the work of The Aga Khan and the Aga Khan Development Network's contribution to human ...
Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre in Khorog opens its doors to the Jamat
Global -- Nestled amid flourishing trees, a flowing river, and a formidable mountain range, the newly opened Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre in Khorog is a long-awaited blessing for the Jamat of Tajikistan. Up close, a jewel is made up of a number of facets, each producing intriguing patterns, which help the gem to shine. Shimmering bright on the evening of 12 ...
GALLERY: Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog
Tajikistan -- Shimmering bright on the evening of 12 December 2018, the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog opened its doors to the Jamat on the eve of Salgirah. At the foot of the Pamir mountains, and situated beside Khorog City Park and the Gunt River, the Centre provides a purpose-built space for congregation, contemplation, and contribution to civil society. For the ...
VIDEO: Frontiers of Science and Innovation Series Lecture
In this engaging, illustrated, nontechnical presentation, astrophysicist and planet hunter, Dr. Natalie Batalha, the former project scientist for NASA's Kepler mission, offers an overview of Kepler's remarkable scientific legacy. She will highlight some of the key discoveries and share a preview of exciting follow-up missions in progress and on the drawing board. Natalie Batalha is a professor of astronomy and astrophysics at University ...
VIDEO: 500 Years
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VIDEO: Dream Team
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VIDEO: Kareem Ghali
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VIDEO: Aga Khan University hosted Rays of Light
The Aga Khan University hosted "Rays of Light", a multi-dimensional exhibition dedicated to celebrating 60 years of His Highness the Aga Khan's efforts in serving humanity, in Pakistan for the first time. The exhibition, first inaugurated in Paris in 2008, is a unique, experiential journey showcasing the work of The Aga Khan and the Aga Khan Development Network's contribution to human ...
Memories of the Diamond Jubilee
Global -- On the occasion of Salgirah Khushiali, The.Ismaili is pleased to share with the global Jamat its first interactive digital magazine looking back on Mawlana Hazar Imam's historic Diamond Jubilee year. This special edition recalls Hazar Imam's visits to various regions of the world in 2017-18, including his meetings with the Jamat, with world leaders, and initiatives of the Ismaili ...
VIDEO: Salgirah
Global -- On 13 December 2018, Ismailis around the world will celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam's 82nd birthday -- an occasion to reflect on the unique spiritual bond that links each murid to the Imam-of-the-Time. Throughout history, Ismaili Muslims have been led by a living, hereditary Imam-of-the-Time descended from the progeny of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) through ...
VIDEO: Rays of Light - An overwhelming experience for the Jamat
A unique international exhibition "Rays of Light" was successfully launched in Pakistan on 23 November 2018. The exhibition is a collection of exclusive images and presentations that gave Jamat a spell bound experience of the work done by Mawlana Hazar Imam for the Jamat and the Ummah over the years. As wished by Mawlana Hazar Imam, the Jamat from Southern region ...
VIDEO: Makerspace programme launched in Tajikistan
Global -- A Makerspace is a collaborative work space inside a school or other facility to encourage students to design, experiment, build, and invent; as they engage in science, engineering, art, and other creative projects. Two students from Stanford University were selected to implement the Makerspace initiative at the Aga Khan Lycée in Khorog, Tajikistan. Video by Sahar Ibrahim. ...
Environmental awareness highlighted through tree-planting events around the world
Global -- In Islamic tradition, society is encouraged to leave behind a wholesome and sustainable natural environment for those who will inherit the Earth. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) is believed to have said "Even if the end of time is upon you and you have a seedling in your hand, plant it." In recent months, ...
Milad un Nabi Celebrations
Uganda -- Kampala, 3 November 2018- A commemorative Milad in Nabi lecture and dinner was hosted by the National Council of Uganda together with a photo exhibition of Aga Khan Education Services and Aga Khan University marking this year's Milad un Nabi celebration. The occasion started with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran and renditions of Naats. Vice President ...
ECD Teacher's Graduation
Uganda -- On Thursday, 8 November 2018, 11 Jamati Volunteers graduated and received a "Certificate in Child Care" from Madrasa Early Childhood Development Institute (MECDI) licensed by Ministry of Education and Sports. The Madrasa Preschool project started in Mombasa, in response to a request made by Ummah leadership to Mawlana Hazar Imam in 1986. Their request was for help with developing ...
Breast surgery experts undertake assessment at AKU Pakistan
TKN -- Dr Anees Chagpar and Dr Farin Amersi served on a TKN assignment with the Aga Khan University (AKU) in Karachi for three weeks in September and October this year, in their first visit to Pakistan, to assess the breast cancer program at AKU. Both TKN volunteers were well qualified for the assignment, and brought a wealth of experience with ...
Celebrating Milad-Un-Nabi through diversity
Tanzania -- Unison sounds of young boys from Madrassah Shadiliyah and Husseini Madrassah singing Qasidas filled the hall during the Milad-Un-Nabi ("Maulid") celebration at Upanga Jamatkhana. The event highlighted the diverse interpretations of Islam by bringing together members and government leaders from all various faiths under one house to commemorate the life of Prophet Mohamed (May Peach Be Upon Him) and ...
Conciliation and Arbitration Board's Mediators' Forum
United States -- The Aga Khan Conciliation and Arbitration Board (CAB) welcomed mediators and peacemakers to participate in a Mediators' Forum at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center, Houston, on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Similar fora were held at Glenview and Atlanta Jamatkhanas. CAB is a mediation body that helps to handle disputes through volunteers with formal mediation training. CAB's mediation week ...
Architecture to Inspire the Spirit: Farouk Noormohamed Discusses Architecture and its Service to Mankind.
United States -- Good architecture serves its functional purpose and is structurally sound. Great architecture fits seamlessly into its surroundings and awakens the spirit of everyone who interacts with it. Decatur, Georgia, is home to the first permanent Jamatkhana in the United States. It was designed by Farouk Noormohamed, an architect whose 33-year career portfolio includes designing multiple Aga Khan University ...
Lancement des Jeux Ismaili de l'Océan Indien 2018 à Madagascar
Madagascar -- Le 13 octobre 2018, le Conseil National de Madagascar en partenariat avec le Portefeuille Jeunesse et Sports a lancé la 4e édition des Jeux Ismaili de l'Océan Indien. Ces jeux s'inscrivent dans le but d'intégrer une activité sportive régulière dans les habitudes des membres du Jamat. Plus de 120 membres, venant de toute la juridiction de Madagascar (Antananarivo, Majunga, ...
Aga Khan Lycée Khorog invites Stanford University students to engage in innovation, creativity, and problem solving
Global -- While immersing themselves in local culture, Stanford University students Faith Harron and Allison Armstrong were teaching the Makerspace curriculum at the Aga Khan Lycée in Khorog, Tajikistan, an Aga Khan Education Service (AKES) school. "I came to Tajikistan with an open mind and no expectations necessarily of what the country would be, and it turned out to be an ...
GALLERY: Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa visit Pakistan
Global -- During their visit to Pakistan in October 2018, Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa examined approaches to poverty alleviation and development, and visited a number of AKDN institutions and projects aimed at improving quality of life. ...
Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa visit Pakistan
Global -- Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa travelled to Pakistan for a six-day working visit in late October 2018, which included stops in several districts of Gilgit-Baltistan as well as in Chitral district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, along with the capital city of Islamabad and the southern city of Karachi. During their visit, Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa examined approaches to poverty alleviation ...
