United States -- The annual Global Encounters program brings together Ismaili youth from the around the world to provide a broad, global perspective, ground students in the ethics of our faith, and inspire them to be change-makers in their home communities and the world at large. But, for many participants, the experience has a long-lasting impact on their lives. Creating a ...
India -- Yavatmal District in Maharashtra was facing drought during the last year due to insufficient rainfall and there was heavy scarcity of drinking water in the area. Keeping this in mind the Board of Directors of The Ismailia Urban Credit Co-Operative Society Ltd. Yavatmal started a project to provide safe and pure RO filtered drinking water at minimal cost not ...
Global -- As part of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration, the inaugural Jubilee Arts International Film Festival was held in Lisbon last month. NOS Cinemas at the Vasco da Gama mall in Portugal's capital hosted over 20,000 visitors, who watched film submissions screened in six movie theatres over the course of four days. The festival received 54 high-quality film submissions from all ...
Finding the right job is a challenge for job seekers. To assist people in Pakistan in this important endeavour, the Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for Garden (AKEPBG) has created an online portal called Mansab. Mansab is an online HR partner, which brings together job seekers and employers, matching skills with requirements. It assists candidates in finding a workplace that best ...
United States -- The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center, Houston hosted over 130 people including state and city officials of diverse faiths and backgrounds at the annual Eid Luncheon. ...
United States -- The.Ismaili is pleased to bring you Sahil Badruddin's interview with Dr. Ali Asani. He is a Professor of Indo-Muslim Religion and Cultures, the Director of the Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Islamic Studies Program at Harvard University, and part of Harvard's Online Religious Literacy Project. He discussed his insights on the necessity of religious literacy, Harvard EdX and online courses, ...
United States -- The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center, Houston hosted over 130 people including state and city officials of diverse faiths and backgrounds at the annual Eid Luncheon. At the inauguration of Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center (IJKC) Sugar Land in 2002, Hazar Imam said: "It will be a Center that will seek to bond men and women of this pluralist country ...
Global -- Two decades ago, on 11 July 1998, Mawlana Hazar Imam and then-President of Portugal Jorge Sampaio officially opened the Ismaili Centre Lisbon. The Centre's 20th anniversary coincided with the Diamond Jubilee Celebration held in Lisbon earlier this month, during which thousands of visitors attended the building and its gardens for guided tours. As part of a network of Ismaili ...
Diamond Jubilee Celebration -- During the Diamond Jubilee Celebration, the Jubilee Arts International Art Gallery displayed 129 works of art, selected from thousands of submissions around the world. Through paintings, photographs, sculptures, textiles, installations, digital art, and mixed media, artists showcased the talent and rich diversity within the global Jamat. Artist spotlights, guest panels, workshops, and the art gallery itself engaged, ...
Canada -- Pursuing a career in music or the arts is not for the faint of heart. One's success depends on talent and undying determination because the road to financial viability is usually long and filled with obstacles. Musical composer Mohamed Assani has both of these qualities, yet he didn't truly arrive until he learned to play the sitar about 17 ...
Uganda -- We salute and thank all the volunteers for their hard work and dedicated service during the Diamond Jubilee Year. ...
Conciliation and Arbitration Board -- The Aga Khan Conciliation and Arbitration Board for the Democratic Republic of Congo ("NCAB DRC") is comprised of 7 volunteer mediators. Background of Board MembersRepresentative of a variety of professional and business experiences, as well as leaders within the community. Regions covered by NCAB DRCDemocractic Republic of Congo ...
Conciliation and Arbitration Board -- The Aga Khan Conciliation and Arbitration Board for Afghanistan ("NCAB Afghanistan") is comprised of 13 volunteer mediators. Background of Board MembersRepresentative of a variety of professionals from different backgrounds. Countries that fall under the jurisdiction of NCAB AfghanistanAfghanistan Contact:chair.ncab@djiafg.org Events and News ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam departed Portugal on 12 July, concluding a seven-day Diamond Jubilee visit to the country as well as the Diamond Jubilee year. A guard of honour was present at the airport, where leaders of the Jamat and AKDN bid Hazar Imam farewell prior to his departure. Hazar Imam visited Portugal at the invitation of the Portuguese government. ...
United States -- The Diamond Jubilee Alliances Conference is an energetic two-and-a-half day conference to enable an interactive knowledge exchange with talented Ismaili professionals from our various Alliance groups including Finance, Education, Media and Communications, Healthcare, Technology, Legal, Public Service, Business, and Finance. The Diamond Jubilee Alliances Conference is an energetic two-and-a-half day conference to enable an interactive knowledge exchange with ...
Global -- Over 40,000 members of the Jamat from over 45 countries around the world assembled at Feira Internacional de Lisboa for one of the largest Jamati gatherings in modern history and the final Darbar of the Diamond Jubilee year on 11 July 2018. Mawlana Hazar Imam was joined by Prince Amyn, Princess Zahra, Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa, Prince Hussain, ...
Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- On 10 May 2018, a panel of professionals spoke eloquently about the painful experiences of individuals affected by prejudice and hatred, and the need for a systematic analysis of data to combat forces that are eroding our social fabric. The panel was made up of Ms. Sarah Khan, lawyer and acting Executive Director of Seniors First BC, ...
Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- On 15 March 2018, Mehfil Chai House, a medley of performances, poetry and songs, was showcased to celebrate Asian Heritage Month -- an annual event that promotes an understanding and appreciation of Asian-Canadian arts and culture in the month of May. The third year running at the Ismaili Centre, this year's theme "Pan Asian Routes" placing a ...
Tanzania -- Excitement, joy and the sounds of flutes and drums of the Aga Khan Scouts Marching Band filled the early morning air at Upanga Jamatkhana in Dar es Salaam for the flag hoisting ceremony. This event marked the conclusion of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee year. The commemoration began with an official march by the Aga Khan Scouts and Girl ...
Portugal -- Os concertos que marcaram as Celebrações do Diamond Jubilee no palco do Altice Arena, em Lisboa, revelaram-se um estrondoso sucesso, tendo o Jamat Global de todas as idades aderido em massa e manifestado grande entusiasmo em todos eles. Como afirmou o coordenador dos Concertos do Diamond Jubilee, Ashraf Ramji, os espetáculos visavam "criar um ambiente de celebração, incutir maior ...
Global -- Highlights of the all the events on day seven of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration. ...
Portugal -- O discurso proferido por Mawlana Hazar Imam na Assembleia da República, no dia 10 de julho, foi seguido da inauguração formal da exposição "Ideais de Liderança: Obras-Primas das Coleções do Museu Aga Khan". A exposição está patente no Palácio de São Bento até 14 de setembro de 2018. A exposição consiste em imagens e objetos que transmitem os ideais ...
Portugal -- A Sede do Imamat Ismaili foi estabelecida em Lisboa por Mawlana Hazar Imam a convite do Governo português, o que reflete os fortes laços históricos que se desenvolveram ao longo de gerações. Aliás, Mawlana Hazar Imam fez referência a esta relação de longa data durante a cerimónia. "Estou grato ao Governo de Portugal por me ter convidado a estabelecer ...
Global -- Highlights of the all the events on day six of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration. ...
Global -- At a ceremony earlier today, marking the conclusion of his Diamond Jubilee year, Mawlana Hazar Imam officially designated the premises located at Rua Marquês de Fronteira in Lisbon -- the Henrique de Mendonça Palace -- as the Seat of the Ismaili Imamat, and declared that it be known as the "Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat". The ceremony was attended ...
India -- "Intezar" song is a devotional song from Ferozy Leeda, curious to sing and express the feeling that is experienced while waiting for His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan's presence, in parts of the world. ...
Portugal -- Today marked day six of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration - Lisboa 2018, which included Mawlana Hazar Imam's address to the Portuguese Parliament, the inauguration of the Aga Khan Museum exhibition at the Parliament Building, as well as the afternoon and evening Sufi Voyage concerts featuring Salim-Sulaiman, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, and Nobovar Chanorov. ...
Portugal -- On 10 July, renowned music artists Salim-Sulaiman, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, and Nobovar Chanorov collaborated for two concerts, sharing the stage with Jonita Gandhi, Vipul Mehta, and Raj Pandit. The artists had the opportunity to perform for Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa, who joined an enthusiastic audience for the evening show. After 23 global concerts and entertaining various ...
The July edition of the Akhbaar is now available. The latest edition of the Akhbaar, our quarterly newsletter, is now available online right here on the Pakistan microsite of The Ismaili. Click on the image below for to browse the latest edition with news of events from all over Pakistan and all our regular features. akhbaar_vol_10_for_web.pdf ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam proferiu na terça-feira um discurso histórico na Assembleia da República, numa cerimónia em que estiveram presentes membros do Governo, da família de Mawlana Imam de Hazar, líderes do Jamat Global e da Rede de Desenvolvimento Aga Khan. No seu discurso de abertura, o Presidente da Assembleia da República, Sua Excelência Eduardo Ferro Rodrigues, afirmou: "A sua vinda para ...
Portugal -- O Príncipe Amyn, a Princesa Zahra, o Príncipe Rahim, a Princesa Salwa, o Príncipe Irfan, o Príncipe Sinan, Sara Boden e Iliyan Boden marcaram ontem presença no local das Celebrações do Diamond Jubilee, no Parque das Nações, onde visitaram as várias Exposições ali patentes, bem como a International Arts Gallery e o International Talent Showcase. Durante a visita, sorriram ...
Portugal -- Mawlana Hazar Imam's Parliament address on 10 July was followed by the formal opening of the exhibition Ideals of Leadership: Masterpieces from the Aga Khan Museum Collections. The exhibit is being displayed at the Parliament building, São Bento Palace until 14 September 2018. The exhibit consists of images and objects that convey the timeless ideals of leadership -- humility, ...
Sua Excelência o Presidente da Républica, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, recebeu Mawlana Hazar Imam e membros da sua família para um Jantar de Gala no Palácio Nacional de Queluz. Mawlana Hazar Imam fez referência à ocasião histórica do Diamond Jubilee e afirmou: "É uma semana festiva de celebrações em Portugal para a minha comunidade e para mim pessoalmente, e espero também ...
Portugal -- Mawlana Hazar Imam delivered an historic address to the Portuguese Parliament today in the presence of government officials, members of Hazar Imam's family, and leaders of the Jamat and the Aga Khan Development Network. In his opening remarks, President of the Assembly of the Republic, His Excellency Eduardo Ferro Rodrigues, said, "Your establishment here shows how we would like ...
Global -- Highlights of the all the events on day five of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration, when Prince Amyn, Princess Zahra, Prince Rahim, Princess Salwa, Prince Irfan, Prince Sinan, Miss Sara Boyden and Master Iliyan Boyden visited Parque das Nações in Lisbon to attend the International Arts Festival. ...
Portugal -- Prince Amyn, Princess Zahra, Prince Rahim, Princess Salwa, Prince Irfan, Prince Sinan, Miss Sara Boden, and Master Iliyan Boden visited the Diamond Jubilee Celebration today, where they went on a tour of the Exhibitions before taking in the International Art Gallery and the International Talent Showcase. During the visit, they took the time to acknowledge the crowds gathered across ...
Global -- President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa officially welcomed Mawlana Hazar Imam to Portugal on 9 July with full state honours at Palácio de Belém, the official residence of the President. Before entering the presidential palace on Monday, Mawlana Hazar Imam and President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa paused to observe the Portugal Army Band's rendition of the Portuguese National Anthem and ...
Global -- Today marked day five of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration - Lisboa 2018, which included Mawlana Hazar Imam's meetings with the President and Prime Minister of Portugal, as well as the final two International Talent Showcases. ...
