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Mulaqat France -- Dans le cadre du Diamond Jubilee, Mawlana Hazar Imam visitera le Jamat de France, Belgique, Suisse et Côte d'Ivoire le samedi 23 juin 2018. Mawlana Hazar Imam will grant a Diamond Jubilee Mulaqat to the Jamat of France, Belgium, Swizerland and Ivory-Coast on Saturday 23 June 2018. Toutes les informationsAccueil / HomeInscription / RegistrationHébergement / AccommodationProgrammesVolontariat / VolunteersEthics ...

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United Kingdom -- Jubilee Arts is a Diamond Jubilee International Programme celebrating the Jamat's vast artistic skills and cultural traditions, as well as deepening appreciation for the arts. The programme provides opportunities for aspiring Ismaili artists and their non-Ismaili spouses and children around the world, to showcase and develop their talents both during and beyond the Diamond Jubilee year. Congratulations to ...

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United States -- The Tathbit al-imama attributed to the Fatimid Imam-Caliph al-Mansur (334-341/946-953) is an important early Ismaili treatise on the legitimacy of the Imamate of ʿAli b. Abi Talib and that of the Ismaili Imams from among his progeny. The Tathbit al-imama attributed to the Fatimid Imam-Caliph al-Mansur (334-341/946-953) is an important early Ismaili treatise on the legitimacy of the ...

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Pakistan -- The latest issue of our newsletter Akhbaar is out! We're proud to announce that The Akhbaar, the quarterly newsletter issued by the Department of Publications of the National Council for Pakistan is now available online right here on the Pakistan microsite of the.ismaili . The Akhbaar covers events and initiatives by Pakistani institutions in all seven regions of Pakistan ...

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Canada -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Calgary on 7 May 2018 during his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada. ...

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United Kingdom -- Back issues of our community magazine are available here to browse. Thank you to the countless hours of volunteer time that goes in to the preparation of these magazines. Please click on the thumbnails to view the e-mag Summer 2017 Winter 2017 Summer 2016 Winter 2016 Summer 2015 Winter 2015 ...

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United Kingdom -- On the joyous occasion of Navroz, we are happy to share with you a letter from the UK Prime Minister, The Rt Hon Teresa May, to the Ismaili Community. The letter is a reflection on 60 years of Mawlana Hazar Imam promoting peace, pluralism, improved quality of life and good governance. ...

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United States -- "O Mankind! Be careful of your duty to your Lord, who created you from a single soul, and from it created its mate, and from them twain hath spread abroad a multitude of men and women." (Holy Qur'an, 4:1) Diversity. Tolerance. Human rights. Democracy. Pluralism. Cosmopolitanism. Words that are related and often used interchangeably, yet have nuances of ...

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United States -- "There are those who enter the world in such poverty that they are deprived of both the means and the motivation to improve their lot. Unless these unfortunates can be touched with the spark which ignites the spirit of individual enterprise and determination, they will only sink back into renewed apathy, depredation and despair. It is for us ...

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United Kingdom -- World-class musicians will take the stage at London's Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 20 June in a unique concert to honour the Diamond Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam. It will celebrate the diversity, richness and vitality of Muslim musical heritage in a contemporary expression. World-class musicians will take the stage at London's Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 20 ...

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United States -- A synchronized figure skater exceeded all expectations when she brought home the gold in the 2017 Zagreb Snowflakes Trophy in Croatia. Aliyah Shaikh receiving the silver medal at the novice level for synchronized figure skating in Kalamazoo Michigan, 2016Council for the Midwest A synchronized figure skater exceeded all expectations when she brought home the gold in the 2017 ...

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United States -- Jonathan M. Bloom, University Professor of Islamic and Asian Art, Boston College Inscription: "Blessings, satisfaction and [...] to its possessor" Ewer with inscription in Kufic script. Late 10th. or early 11th. century (lid: 11th century). Rock crystal: Cairo, Egypt. Lid: central or southern Italy. From the Treasury of the Abbey of SIn the center of Cairo, the city ...

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United States -- Three Ismailis express their views about their Ismaili identity."As we enter the next generation, we naturally extend our open and accepting hearts beyond the faith community as we strive to help all and make the world a better place." -Shahnil PunjaSocial scientists define a community to be comprised of a group of people with diverse characteristics who are ...

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An enlightening concert celebrating the Diamond Jubilee, featuring the Imam's previous visits to the United Kingdom, taking the jamat on an emotional trip down memory lane, through music, film and dance. The Roshni concerts come as part of a series of musical celebrations especially for the UK jurisdiction Jamat during this unique and special Diamond Jubilee Year. In these concerts, to ...

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Kenya -- This summer, 160 Ismaili students and volunteers gathered in Mombasa to take part in Global Encounters 2015. Now in its third year, the programme brought together youth and young professionals from 24 countries to renew a tradition of global citizenship and experience living as part of an international community. Two camp sessions were held in June and July at ...

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Global -- If you missed the screenings in Jamatkhana, the film of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to India is now available online. This 50-minute film recounts the history of the Ismaili Imamat in India, preparations by the Jamat, and the programme undertaken by Mawlana Hazar Imam during his 10-day visit to the country. ...

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Jubilee Arts -- Picture an arena, filled with thousands of spectators, lit by soft blues and greens; the rise and fall of murmurs reflecting the audience's anticipation for the show to begin. Where are you? You are at the stunning Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal -- one of three venues for the 2018 Jubilee Arts International Arts Festival (IAF), and host ...

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India -- The landmark events that you live through create milestones in your memories, highlighting your life's progress. You can look back at your life so far and these events, like postcards, will flash through your mind: your first pay cheque, the day you got married, the moment you first laid eyes on your newborn baby. The Jubilee of an Imam ...

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India -- With the objective of English literacy for all women in Thane council jurisdiction, a small batch of twenty women were selected to impart lessons in English with two trainers, as a pilot project. The objective was to impart basic speaking and comprehension skills in English language. The faculty Shamsha Farookali Dhamani and Munira Zaheer Nanpariya prepared a comprehensive and ...

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India -- As much as India needs the rain, it doesn't need the floods. Last year's monsoon season saw several major cities paralysed by the onslaught of endless rains, bringing havoc and devastation to several communities. In Gujarat alone, as 17 districts witnessed extensive flooding, the government launched an extensive relief campaign and in the small town of Babra, as the ...

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Canada -- Over the Diamond Jubilee year, 6 education themes will be introduced to the global Jamat, with programs and activities for each theme. A new theme will be introduced every 2 months. The content and activities have been richly developed by the International Jubilee Programs and Activities Taskforce. Theme #1 - August & September 2017: Celebrating the Grace of the ...

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Tanzania -- The Jubilee Arts Tanzania announces the following winners of the National Arts Festival: Art GalleryPhotography: Alnoor Hasham (Zanzibar)3D Art: Amynah Bhanji (Dar es Salaam)Mixed Media: Nafisa Dhalla (Morogoro)Canvas Media: Sara Janmohamed (Iringa)Paper Media: Shireen Merchant (Dar es Salaam) FilmFilm under 15 minutes: Benazir Karim (Dar es Salaam) Talent ShowVoice: Fatima Rajwani (Dar es Salaam)Misic: Raiaan Kassam (Mwanza)Creative Arts: Safaa ...

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Canada -- Did you know that Mawlana Hazar Imam is targeting 100% access for both dini education and early childhood development programs within the global Jamat? "I am sure that all of you here today will agree that we live in a time of rapid change - change that is often not predictable, and not always positive. The best way to ...

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Global -- The Ismaili Leaders' International Forum (LIF) has announced that Mawlana Hazar Imam will grant Diamond Jubilee visits to France and the United Kingdom in the latter part of June 2018. Alongside engaging in activities relating to initiatives of the Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network, Mawlana Hazar Imam will meet with the Jamats of the France and ...

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Canada -- On 29 April 2018, the Province of Ontario and the Aga Khan Academies network of schools formally extended their partnership on mutually beneficial education projects, as part of the renewal of initiatives under an agreement between the Province and the Ismaili Imamat. The Agreement of Cooperation that established the partnership was signed on 25 May 2015 by Premier of ...

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Members of the UK Jurisdiction who are not be able to travel to the UK to join the Diamond Jubilee Mulaqat, but are able to travel to France, will be welcomed by the French Jamat for their Mulaqat. Thank you to the Ismaili Council of France and the France Jamat for their generosity and welcome. Further information about the France Mulaqat ...

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Over the coming days and weeks, please keep yourself informed by using all our Jamati Communications platforms, as listed below. We encourage members of the Jamat to help each other to stay informed. Please connect with those murids whom you know may not be in Jamatkhana or may not be accessing the app or the website. IIUK App Please download the ...

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United States -- The concept of Stories: Our American Journey, was first conceived by a small group of individuals, including professional Ismaili artists, about a year ago.Lights! Camera! Action! And just like the blue fairy transformed Pinocchio into a real boy with the flick of her wand, our collective American Ismaili history comes to life in this magical theatrical production is ...

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United States -- When Craig Seligman, a member of Temple Sinai Atlanta, invited Akbar Kassam, a Shia Ismaili Muslim, on a trip to Israel with his congregation, Akbar couldn't pass up the opportunity. When Craig Seligman, a member of Temple Sinai Atlanta, invited Akbar Kassam, a Shia Ismaili Muslim, on a trip to Israel with his congregation, Akbar couldn't pass up ...

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United Arab Emirates -- On 3 April 2018, the youth of the United Arab Emirates Jamat explored the theme of social conscience, through a series of activities and workshops, as part of the Roots programme. Younger members of the UAE Jamat, aged between 8 and 12 gathered at the Ismaili Centre Dubai to attend a day long programme entitled "Roots" under ...

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Afghanistan -- The Afghan Jamat staged a National Arts Festival to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam. A national Jubilee Arts festival held on 22 March 2018 brought together 550 artists from across Afghanistan, across 9 categories of creative expression. Months of planning and hard work by volunteers came to fruition at the event held in the capital, Kabul. ...

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Jubilee Arts -- Whatever your creative passion, Jubilee Arts will unleash and celebrate these talents in countries all over the world. ...

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Canada -- After granting Diamond Jubilee Mulaqats in Calgary, Mawlana Hazar Imam departed Canada, concluding his 12-day Diamond Jubilee visit to the country. Mawlana Hazar Imam departed Calgary Airport on Saturday morning where leaders of the Canadian Jamat had gathered to bid him farewell. Upon his departure, Mawlana Hazar Imam expressed his happiness with the visit and conveyed his congratulations to ...

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Canada -- While commemorating Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee, the Canadian Jamat also celebrated Canada's 150th anniversary. To honour these milestones, the Jamat participated in Ismaili CIVIC 150, an initiative that pledged one million hours of service to improving quality of life for communities across Canada. When the pledge was announced in July 2017, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged the ...

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TKN -- Safia Abji Canada Communications Advisor Aga Khan Foundation East Africa ...

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TKN -- Zamira Kurbonbekova Tajikistan Mediation and Conciliation Trainer International Conciliation & Arbitration Board ...

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TKN -- Firoz Rasul President, Aga Khan University ...

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TKN -- Dr. Mahmoud Eboo Chairman Leaders' International Forum ...

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Canada -- Mawlana Hazar Imam travelled to Canada in May 2018 for his Diamond Jubilee visit. ...

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