Bangladesh -- Pahela Boishakh- Bringing in 1425 Pahela Boishakh literally means the first day of Boishakh. Boishakh is the first month of the Bengali Calendar and it falls on the 14th of April, each year. The Bengalis love to celebrate, be it the last day of the year, called Choitro Shonkranti or the first, adoringly known as Noboborsho, or the New ...
United States -- The National Jubilee Arts Festival marks the ninth in a series of events organized in the USA to identify finalists for a new international Diamond Jubilee program. "My experience this weekend has been one of amazement, at the sheer talent we have in so many categories, while also depicting our diversity. This program is the impetus for creating ...
United States -- Through the gallery, stage, and screen, artists in the Southeast used the themes of legacy, time, devotion, and aspiration to showcase their talents and inspire spectators at the Regional Jubilee Arts Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. The event provided not just a platform for celebration of the arts, but it also brought to light the Jamat's artistic potential. Over ...
Around 2000 participants including healthcare professionals, Jamati leaders, leaders from various agencies of Aga Khan Development Network participated in a Triple 'C' conference organised by the Aga Khan Health Board for Pakistan (AKHBP) in collaboration with Aga Khan University (AKU) and Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS,P). To commemorate the auspicious occasion of the Diamond Jubilee, AKHBP, brought together all Ismaili ...
Global -- Often referred to as the roof of the world, the remote regions of Gilgit-Baltistan feature some of the world's most outstanding areas of natural beauty. Lush green valleys surrounded by snow-capped mountains provide a home to 1.8 million people in the northernmost areas of Pakistan. Incidentally, much of the world is unaware of this picturesque environment -- something that ...
United States -- Buffalo Bayou Park in downtown Houston is home to seven glowing 10-foot sculptures, dedicated to tolerance. The sculptures, themselves named Tolerance, are open-weave, metal structures that depict kneeling human forms, with characters and symbols from nine different languages, created by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa. The sculptures represent the seven continents. These sculptures have been rooted in the city's ...
Jubilee Concerts -- Two concerts set to dazzle Lisbon, featuring internationally acclaimed artists as never seen before, in a celebration of music this July. An international Diamond Jubilee initiative, Jubilee Concerts was launched to create a global platform for the Jamat to celebrate this historic occasion through music and to encourage a greater appreciation for music among the Jamat and wider ...
Global -- "When I was younger, people didn't know how to read," recalled Musa Khan. "If we received a letter, we had to travel far to find someone who could read it for us. Today, every child in the area is enrolled in school." The educational progress covered in Musa Khan's lifetime is that of centuries. Musa is one of many ...
Canada -- Toronto's Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts welcomed over 4,000 visitors for the Jubilee Arts Canada National Festival over the weekend of March 24. A total of 365 artists took part in the competition, with individuals and groups dancing and performing musical compositions, screening films, and displaying canvas paintings, photographs, sculptures and more. Countries around the world will ...
United States -- Moved by Ayat Al-Nur, Rifaa aspired to communicate their meaning through an artistic and physical depiction. Reading the Ayat Al-Nur, Rifaa Tejani was immediately attracted by the beautiful Qur'anic verse, translated as: "Allah is the light of the heavens and earth. The parable of His light is as if there were a niche within it lies a lamp ...
United States -- The process of creating an image, the story it tells, and its impact on the viewer can represent an artistic endeavor. "You can look at a picture for a week and never think of it again. You can also look at a picture for a second and think of it all your life. - Joan Miró, artist. Photography ...
India -- As a curious learner, I was always fascinated to learn about the work of The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) - especially their work in India and the restoration process of historical sites. Therefore, when I learnt of the site visit planned by the National Communications Team, India, I immediately signed up for that. This site visit was ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam today arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi for his Diamond Jubilee visit to Kenya. Upon his arrival, Hazar Imam was received by Monica Juma, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, as well as leaders from the Jamat and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Driving into Nairobi from the airport, ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam departed Houston early this morning, marking an end to his 10-day Diamond Jubilee visit to the United States. Jamati leaders were present to bid him an emotional farewell on behalf of the US Jamat. Mawlana Hazar Imam's visit to the USA began in Atlanta, Georgia, on 13 March at the invitation of Governor of Georgia Nathan ...
Global -- If you missed the showings in Jamatkhana, the film of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to the United Arab Emirates is now available online. This 25-minute film recounts the preparations by the UAE Jamat, and the programme undertaken by Mawlana Hazar Imam during his four-day visit. ...
Global -- Her Majesty the Queen today hosted a dinner at Windsor Castle to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam. Mawlana Hazar Imam was accompanied by Prince Amyn, Princess Zahra, Prince Rahim, Princess Salwa, Prince Hussain and Prince Aly Muhammad. The event acknowledged historic linkages between the Ismaili Imamat and the British Monarchy; and longstanding connections between the Ismaili ...
Global -- Following the Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Mumbai, Mawlana Hazar Imam departed India, concluding his 10-day Diamond Jubilee visit to the country. Leaders of the Jamat gathered at Mumbai airport to bid him farewell. The visit began on 20 February in Delhi, where Hazar Imam met with India's Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, as well as President Shri Ram Nath ...
Global -- On the final day of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to India, the Jamat of Western India gathered on the grounds of Mumbai University's Kalina campus as Mawlana Hazar Imam graced them with a Diamond Jubilee Darbar. Ismaili Council for India President Ashish Merchant presented a loyalty address to Mawlana Hazar Imam on behalf of the Jamat. Hazar ...
United States -- The traditions of the Ismaili community are rich in artistic expression, and for many it is music that is the bridge between tradition, culture, and faith. On February 25, 2018, young artists from across the west coast identified the correlation between their faith and art in the regional Jubilee Arts Festival. Beenish Dhanani, from Santa Monica, says that ...
Jubilee Arts -- Meet Samandar. Born and raised in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast region of Tajikistan to a Pamiri Ismaili family where music was appreciated and practiced daily. From the age of 12 Samandar began singing songs passed down from his own family--his father, older generations of family members, grandmasters, and even old Soviet music he picked up from school. Samandar ...
India -- 'Without music, life would be a mistake', said Freidrich Neitzche. Music is one magical thing which can heal wounds, lift up spirits and put some enjoyable moments in one's life. Jubilee Concerts, a Diamond Jubilee initiative to commemorate the 60 Diamond years of Imamat of Mawlana Hazar Imam comes with a message of 'celebration through music.' Jubilee Concerts are ...
Canada -- A Photographic Exhibition Thank you for all the heartwarming photographic expressions and messages received in commemoration Mawlana Hazar Imam's recent visit to Canada. We received over 500 submissions from across Canada and some of these were shared in the Mulaqat Hall during Hazar Imam's recent visit to Vancouver and Calgary. Over the coming weeks, we will share as many ...
United States -- The Ismaili Cultural Center hosted an exhibition of film, visual arts, and performing arts at the Indian Community Center in Milpitas, California. On February 25, 2018 the Ismaili Cultural Center hosted an exhibition of film, visual arts, and performing arts at the Indian Community Center in Milpitas, California. Entitled, the Regional Jubilee Arts Festival, this event included a ...
India -- A tiny, white or red spot or sore on the tongue could be the sign of something more serious!!! Yes Indeed! In order to spread awareness on this in the masses, the National Communications team joined hands with Aga Khan Health Service, India and Aga Khan Health board for India along with the esteemed Prince Aly Khan hospital, Mumbai ...
Canada -- Salima Bhimani's first taste of gender inequality came at age seven, when she defended a female friend who was being bullied by a male classmate. When Bhimani told the boy to stop, he told her she couldn't do anything to stop him because she was a girl and she had brown skin.Bhimani refused to back down, so he punched ...
Canada -- The Ismaili Leaders' International Forum (LIF) has announced that Mawlana Hazar Imam, at the invitation of the Government, has confirmed that he will visit Canada in early May 2018. Alongside engaging in activities relating to initiatives of the Aga Khan Development Network and the Global Centre for Pluralism, Mawlana Hazar Imam will meet with the Jamats of British Columbia, ...
United Kingdom -- The Diamond Jubilee Dialogue: "From Diversity to Pluralism: A Vital Value for Cosmopolitan Societies" with Dr Shiraz Kabani was webcast live at the Ismaili Centre, London on Friday 19 January 2018. We live in complex societies, surrounded by people from diverse cultures, with their own religions, traditions and values. In the midst of this diversity, many have become ...
United States -- The Diamond Jubilee Exhibition, Ethics In Action, showcased at the National Jubilee Arts Festival this past weekend in Pasadena, California, highlighted the ethics underpinning the Aga Khan Development Network's (AKDN) engagement across the world to improve quality of life. "The exhibit is a stunning example of what it means to backup ethics with action." -Aziza Hassan, Executive Director ...
United States -- The National Jubilee Arts Festival was the largest cultural program organized in the USA. Hundreds of talented performers, film makers, and artists were selected from submissions at the eight regional festivals to showcase their work in Los Angeles. ...
United States -- Do you know what to look for when selecting an early childhood center for your child?AKEB USA presents a 2-part webinar series to help B-6 parents understand what a high-quality center looks like and how to evaluate these centers using a checklist to assess program quality. Attend the webinars series to: • Learn the components of high-quality education ...
Global -- The Ismaili Council for France, French NGO La Chaîne de l'Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network hosted an event on 10 April 2018 to present Dr Lee Hilling's book A Place of Miracles. The event was held at the Afghan Embassy in Paris and was attended by representatives from the diplomatic and civil society sectors. "Anxious parents hover ...
Canada -- Did you know that the Institute of Ismaili Studies was established in 1977? "...The Institute of Ismaili Studies... offer Masters level teaching programmes, they engage in research and publication, and they also develop curriculum materials for children in primary and secondary schools. In all these efforts, they take a holistic, civilizational approach to Islamic studies, rather than emphasizing the ...
Global -- In a moment that was uniquely historic for the entire Jamat, Mawlana Hazar Imam granted a Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Nairobi, Kenya on the very same grounds where the Imam had been installed during his Takht Nashini in 1957 when he acceded to the Imamat. This was also the same site where Mawlana Hazar Imam celebrated both his Silver ...
Rays of Light -- The National Council President of Kenya, Nawaaz Gulam, and the Diplomatic Representative for the AKDN, Dr. Azim Lakhani, speak on the importance of the upcoming Rays of Light exhibition in Kenya. ...
United States -- The Diamond Jubilee is certainly a time for celebration, and the Jubilee Arts Festival is the perfect addition to this joyous year. On February 18, 2018, the Midwest Jubilee Arts Festival took place in Chicago, where numerous local Ismaili artists showcased their skills in the art gallery, film festival, and talent showcase. All artists participating were asked for ...
Kenya -- His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta today welcomed Mawlana Hazar Imam at the State House in Nairobi on the second day of Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to Kenya. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed the long-standing partnership between the Ismaili Imamat and the Government of Kenya, which has spanned over 100 years and has contributed to improving the ...
Kenya -- Mawlana Hazar Imam travelled to Kenya in April 2018 for his Diamond Jubilee visit. ...
Canada -- In Islam, din (faith) and duniya (world) are inseparable from one another. Previously, we explored the nature of education in the Islamic tradition, and the link between dini and dunyawi education. This article will look at the human search for meaning and the role of religion in facilitating that search."To be sure, freedom of religion is a critical value ...
Kenya -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Nairobi, Kenya on 12 April to commence his Diamond Jubilee visit. ...
