Portugal -- Uma colecção de fotografias pessoais - muitas nunca antes publicadas - oferece um vislumbre fascinante da obra e da vida de Mawlana Hazar Imam. English Em 1984, pouco antes da inauguração do Centro Ismaili de Vancouver, um jovem fotógrafo local foi encarregue de tirar fotografias do edifício e dos seus jardins, durante a fase final de construção. Alguns meses ...
Portugal -- O Youth & Sports e o ITREB agradecem a todos os que participaram no fim de semana na Tapada de Mafra. Segue-se um "cheirinho" do que por lá se passou. Esperamos que se tenham divertido! English Durante a nossa aventura, entrámos no maravilhoso mundo das abelhas e tivemos a oportunidade de aprender mais sobre elas e sua importância nas ...
Portugal -- Youth & Sports and ITREB would like to thank everyone who took part in the weekend at Tapada de Mafra. Check out a little bit of what happened there. We hope you had fun! Portuguese During our adventure, we entered the wonderful world of bees and had the opportunity to learn more about them and their importance in our ...
In November 2021, designs of the forthcoming Ismaili Center in Houston were presented at a special event hosted in Texas and streamed live around the world. Construction is underway and images of progress will be periodically shared here. Established by Mawlana Hazar Imam for the Jamat in the USA and around the world, the new Ismaili Center will represent a dialogue ...
Portugal -- Os muçulmanos de todo o mundo aguardam ansiosamente o Eid ul-Fitr como uma ocasião de paz, felicidade, alegria e celebração. É um dia para orações especiais e a extensão do perdão e da generosidade. English Eid ul-Fitr é um termo árabe que significa o "festival da interrupção (do jejum)". O festival marca o culminar do mês do Ramadão, durante ...
USA -- As we reflect on our responsibility as khalifas, we may, at times, feel compressed by the weight of this title. However, let us remind ourselves of the plethora of ways in which we can answer this call. In Surah al-Ma'ida, Allah says: ... whoever saves the life of a single person, it is as if he has saved the ...
Mozambique -- ITREB for Mozambique jofully brings Eid al-Fitr Message for the Jamat. Today's message will talk about the significance of Eid al-Fitr. The video is based on the STEP module - Faith and Practice. Eid al- Fitr Mubarak! ...
TKN -- The Aga Khan Academies is an integrated network of three non-profit, non-denominational, co-educational, residential Academies being established in countries across Africa, South and Central Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Each Academy provides a world-class education to exceptional students who have demonstrated their potential as leaders who can support positive development in their societies. The first Aga Khan Academy ...
Portugal -- O eminente estudioso muçulmano al-Shahrastānī, que pode ter sido um crypto-Ismaili, escreveu o Majlis-i maktūb nos últimos anos da sua vida, algures entre 538/1143 e a sua morte em 548/1153. English Não mais ao serviço do governo e tendo-se retirado para a aldeia de Shahrastāna, em Khurāsān, é possível que ele sentisse que poderia expressar as suas crenças pessoais ...
Portugal -- The eminent Muslim scholar al-Shahrastānī, who may have been a crypto-Ismaili, wrote the Majlis-i maktūb in the final years of his life, sometime between 538/1143 and his death in 548/1153. Portuguese No longer in government service and having withdrawn to the village of Shahrastāna, in Khurāsān, it is possible that he felt he could express his personal beliefs more ...
TKN -- Twelve Consultants, Four Continents, A University that serves four Central Asian Countries, and One Mission. In April 2021, recruitment began for a TKN assignment for the University of Central Asia. Twelve Finance Consultants were onboarded to embark on a memorable journey they will never forget. It was a unique initiative whereby within the University's Finance Department, twelve highly successful ...
USA -- Faheem Chunara shared a picture of himself on Christmas Day, 2021, in French Guiana on the northeast coast of South America. He and a team of over 200 professionals worldwide prepared for the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) - the world's largest and most complex space science observatory. Faheem, now a recent engineering graduate of the ...
Pakistan -- The Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for Pakistan (AKYSB) is excited to welcome back participants and facilitators for an unforgettable summer with the Broadening Horizon Youth Camp (BHYC). BHYC inspires resilience in youth and nurtures their social, physical, cognitive and emotional growth. It is hoped that by the end of this camp, youth are better able to address ...
Portugal -- Ramadan is a special month to show, in a different way, our Love for Allah. So, what is Allah and what is Love? While many definitions and even poetry can be used, below we can find a small reflection. Allah, Arabic Allah ("God"), is the one and only God in Islam. Allah is the standard Arabic word for God ...
Portugal -- In Muslim tradition, Ramadan is a time of heightened commitment to piety and purification through special observances such as fasting, the performance of good deeds - including charitable giving and voluntary service - and through personal sacrifices of material comforts. These observances can lead to spiritual fulfilment and a sense of renewal. Ramadan is the holy month in which ...
Portugal -- Men often ignore health issues and tend to be less likely than women to seek out health information. Yet an unhealthy lifestyle based on poor health choices can result in chronic disease - and have a direct impact on their absenteeism and productivity at work. This article is to increase awareness of major health issues, and how to avoid ...
Global -- An Iftar dinner was hosted at the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon, earlier this week, attended by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Princess Zahra, and Prince Hussain. Representatives of fellow faith communities, diplomats, and government officials were invited to break the fast alongside leaders of the Jamat and the Aga Khan Development Network. As the sun began to set over the ...
Portugal -- O Centro Ismaili acolheu ontem à noite um jantar de Iftar, no qual participaram o Presidente da República Portuguesa, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, a Princesa Zahra e o Príncipe Hussain. Representantes de outras comunidades religiosas, diplomatas e funcionários governamentais foram convidados a quebrar o jejum ao lado dos líderes do Jamat, do Imamat Ismaili e da Rede Aga Khan ...
Portugal -- O ITREB Portugal vai receber o Dr. Daryoush Mohammad Poor no Centro Ismaili, Lisboa, para o lançamento do seu mais recente livro "Command and Creation: A Shi'i Cosmological Treatise", numa sessão a realizar-se no dia 5 de maio, pelas 17h00, no Salão Multiusos. English Conheça mais acerca da interpretação Ismaili sobre cosmologia, onde o tema central é o Comando ...
Portugal -- ITREB Portugal will welcome Dr. Daryoush Mohammad Poor at the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon, for the launch of his latest book "Command and Creation: A Shi'i Cosmological Treatise", in a session that will take place on May 5th, at 5:00pm, in the Multipurpose Hall. Portuguese Learn more about the Ismaili interpretation of cosmology, where the central theme is the Divine ...
Pakistan -- The Ismaili Council for Pakistan's Youth Coordination Forum is honored to launch the collective profiles of young Ismaili leaders from Pakistan under the "Rising Stars - 30 Under 30". The Rising Stars initiative was launched in 2021 by the National Council for Pakistan's Youth Coordination Forum to celebrate the achievements of these Ismaili youth. The Risings Stars initiative has ...
Global -- Dr Najm speaks about the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, what the Aga Khan Foundation is doing in response, and his hopes for the future. Of the 17 countries in which the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) operates, its largest footprint is in Afghanistan. It employs around 1,200 staff, 99 percent of whom are Afghan, including AKF Afghanistan's CEO, Dr Najmuddin ...
Mozambique -- As all are aware the current geopolitical scenario and ongoing military conflicts are holding a significant impact on societies, economies, organizations, and communities. In Africa, the conflict is expected to generate a commodity crisis as most food is reliant on exports from countries undergoing conflict.With such context, it is key and critical that we adjust and adapt our livelihoods ...
Global -- The Tanzania Comprehensive Cancer Project is a first-of-its kind initiative addressing the impact of non-communicable diseases in the country and wider region. As the burden of cancer grows around the world, it exerts a heavy physical, emotional and financial strain on individuals, families and health services. Developing countries are least prepared to manage this - many patients lack access ...
Portugal -- É com muito entusiamo que as instituições Jamati, seguindo as diretrizes de Mawlana Hazar Imam, e alinhadas com todas as jurisdições a nível mundial, lançam a nova plataforma - Ismaili Institutions Portugal (II Portugal). English O Ismaili Institutions Portugal é uma nova plataforma digital que vem substituir a anterior plataforma JIS (Jamati Information System) e irá centralizar os dados ...
Portugal -- It is with great enthusiasm that the Jamati Institutions, following the guidelines of Mawlana Hazar Imam, and in line with all jurisdictions worldwide, launch the new platform - Ismaili Institutions Portugal (II Portugal). Portuguese Ismaili Institutions Portugal is a new digital platform which replaces the previous JIS platform (Jamati Information System), and will centralize data related to the Jamat ...
The occasion of Navroz rejuvenates the spirit and stirs the emotions of all Muslims around the world. This was especially true for participants and attendees of the Navroz Virtual Art Exhibition, a groundbreaking virtual art exhibition that explored the creative work of artists of the Ismaili community of the Western United States. This event was held year. More than 40 artists ...
Portugal -- O evento "Speed Mentoring: vou para o secundário e agora?" está de volta! O seu educando vai para o secundário e tem dúvidas sobre que área escolher? Ou, se calhar, ainda está indeciso entre o currículo Português e o currículo IB? E você, sabe como o apoiar nesta escolha crucial, de modo a tomar as melhores decisões para o ...
Pakistan -- Ismaili Students Network-Pakistan (ISN-P) is an initiative of the Aga Khan Education Board for Pakistan to bring university students - especially those pursuing Bachelor's studies - on a single platform. ISN-P will aim to create opportunities for university students to network with each other and professionals through various networking events. The Network will also organize activities and events for ...
Pakistan -- The Health Sector's ResponsibilityTackling climate change by reducing operational emissions across the globe is a top priority of the AKDN. With healthcare operations in eight countries, AKHS is committed to better understanding our carbon footprint. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates health operations to be responsible for 5-15% of a nation's carbon emissions. According to conservative estimates, health systems ...
UK -- On Sat 19 and 26 Mar, Jamats from Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Denmark were able to come together once again to celebrate Navroz after two years of what was, for many, a period of social isolation, due to the pandemic. Jamats in the four countries each had the chance to celebrate the new year together. Dutch festivities were celebrated ...
UK -- On Sat 26 Mar, AKYSB held their long anticipated Navroz event for 18-45 year olds to celebrate Navroz and bring people together. A delicious three course meal was served and guests turned up in droves wearing traditional dress from various traditions. After dinner, the event continued with music from Zamana, a traditional raas garba band, an Afghani band called ...
Pakistan -- Through her tireless efforts and unwavering commitment, Nadia Iqbal from Zulfiqarabad in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) sets a remarkable example for the women of our Jamat through her contributions in the field of IT. Her hard work paid off as she was honored by an Excellence award presented by Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan. "Freelancing in Gilgit was a challenge ...
UAE -- "O mankind, We have created you from a male and a female and made you into races and tribes, so that you may identify one another." A verse from Surah Al-Hujurat 49:13 A civilisation cannot exist without culture, and culture cannot exist without knowledge. The pursuit of knowledge is not just a right, but also an obligation on the ...
Global -- The President of Greece, Ms Katerina Sakellaropoulou, visited the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon, during her three-day trip to Portugal last week. She was welcomed to the Centre by Princess Zahra and Prince Hussain. At the Ismaili Centre, President Sakellaropoulou also met with Portugal's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Francisco André, and leaders of the Jamat and AKDN. ...
Portugal -- Since the 12th century fantastical tales of the Assassins, their mysterious leader and their remote mountain strongholds in Syria and northern Iran have captured the European imagination. These legends first emerged when European Crusaders in the Levant came into contact with the Syrian branch of the Nizari Ismailis, who at the behest of their leader were sent on dangerous ...
Portugal -- Desde o século XII que os contos de fantasia dos Assassinos, o seu misterioso líder e as suas remotas fortalezas montanhosas na Síria e no norte do Irão, capturam a imaginação europeia. Estas lendas surgiram quando os Cruzados Europeus do Levante entraram em contacto com o ramo sírio dos Nizari Ismailis, que a mando do seu líder foram enviados ...
Global -- Afghanistan is at a critical point in its history. Since 1990, the country's Human Development Index score has increased by almost 70 per cent despite numerous political and security uncertainties. However, this progress faces an existential challenge following the collapse of the government on 15 August 2021. The resulting social, economic, and political shocks have had serious repercussions for ...
Global -- On 15 March 2020, during the spring semester, the University of Central Asia (UCA) campus in Naryn closed abruptly, to stop the spread of Covid-19. Students and teachers were faced with a challenging question: how to continue classes and learning, when everyone had been asked to stay at home? Like all other educational institutions, UCA had to find a ...
