Kenya -- The official announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's visit to Kenya, saw the entire jurisdiction Jamat overcome with jubilation. At the invitation of the Government of Kenya, Mawlana Hazar Imam will visit Nairobi from 12 to 15 April 2018, during which time he is expected to grace the Jamat with a Diamond Jubilee Darbar. Preparations for Hazar Imam's imminent arrival ...
India -- As participants lined up for pre - auditions of Jubilee Arts at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai, the sight was indeed magical... artists of all ages, in so many different areas, engaging with so many different art forms... made one think, it was a whole different world altogether. One which promised beauty and splendour and expression and ...
United States -- Movement and Memory: A dance that evokes anticipation and reminiscence at the Jubilee Arts Festival in California As light shining through a prism produces a spectrum of colors, the Jubilee Arts Festival displayed the diverse interpretations of arts and culture that embody the Ismaili community in the United States. The Festival held on February 25, 2018 at the ...
IC EVENT ON 27 March 2018 -- Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- Voices of Muslim Women, a Vancouver based non-profit organization, brought together diverse groups of Muslim women to share their passion for the arts, social justice, education, and community at the Ismaili Centre in Burnaby. The event consisted of a panel discussion and video showing showcasing the power of digital storytelling. ...
IC EVENT ON 31 March 2018 -- Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- Tayybeh: A Celebration of Syrian Cuisine, brought together members of the broader community for an evening of delicious Syrian delicatessen and enriching performances of poetry and music at the Ismaili Centre in Burnaby. Founded by Nihal Elwan, Tayybeh brought together women from all parts of Syria, who used their culinary ...
IC EVENT ON 15 March 2018 -- Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- Seven young and vibrant speakers gathered at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby on March 15 for World Speech Day, a day to celebrate speeches and speech making through live speaking events across the world. This year's theme was "thoughts for a better world." Topics addressed ranged from life experiences, the importance ...
IC EVENT ON 17 March 2018 -- Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- In the third conversation of the series at the interface of "Citizenship, Identity & Religion" which was moderated by Dr. Amyn Sajoo, architect Farouk Noormohamed engaged with the conception of art as a cultural implication. Showcasing the importance of both modern and traditional art, Farouk explained that within architecture, "heritage ...
Kenya -- His Highness, the Aga Khan, is today commemorating 60 years as the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. Originally published on the NTV-Kenya website. ...
Kenya -- Ismaili Community Chair Mr Aman Kurji and the Imam Mehdi Jamal say the community is celebrating 60 years since His Highness the Aga Khan was anointed as their Spiritual leader. Originally published on the Daily Nation website. ...
Uganda -- The Diamond and the Pearl Exhibition, a Diamond Jubilee project, is an audio-visual exposition of how the programmatic work of AKDN has supported the development of Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. The exhibition illustrates how the work of the Imamat over the past 60 years has addressed the National Development Plan of Uganda across a broad front of development ...
Canada -- Did you know that we have a historic tradition dating back 1400 years of linking dini and dunyawi education? "From the very beginnings of Islam, the search for knowledge has been central to our cultures. I think of the words of Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib, the first hereditary Imam of the Shia Muslims, and the last of the ...
IC EVENT ON 3 March 2018 -- Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- "Be agents of change: Believe in yourself, step up and lead by example", the theme for this year's International Women's Day Gala event held at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby. International Women's Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The event celebrated the ...
IC EVENT ON 17 February 2018 -- Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- Professor Dauvergne, political scientist and distinguished author of "Environmentalism of the Rich", discussed how environmentalism has played a particularly significant role in the modern realm - shedding light on the dire effects of microplastics and corporate consumption. Providing a diverse perspective of quality of life from an environmental perspective, Dauvergne ...
Canada -- The World of the Fatimids, the newest exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum, launched on 12 March in Toronto. Prince Amyn delivered the keynote address for the opening of the exhibition, which explores the Fatimid period through artefacts and objects from the 10th and 11th centuries. Drawing upon the rich history of the Fatimid civilisation -- a nexus of ...
IC EVENT ON 13 January 2018 -- Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- The Ismaili Centre, Burnaby launched the 2018 Ismaili Centre Conversations, a series of three onstage conversations at the nexus of citizenship, identity and religion. Co-sponsored by Simon Fraser University, the conversation was facilitated by Dr. Amyn Sajoo, Scholar-in-Residence at SFU's Centre for the Comparative Study of Muslim Societies & Cultures ...
Canada -- Are you and your family facing difficulties and hardships in your life? We are here to help. Did you know that any of the following factors can affect an individual's Quality of Life? Access to Stable and Affordable HousingMental and Physical Health and WellbeingSocial Support and IntegrationThe Number and Nature of One's AssetsDignity and Self RespectAccess to EducationIncome and ...
Portugal -- Dois concertos prontos para deslumbrar Lisboa, apresentando artistas internacionalmente aclamados como nunca antes visto, numa celebração musical em Julho. O Jubilee Concerts, uma iniciativa internacional do Diamond Jubilee, foi lançado para criar uma plataforma global para o Jamat celebrar esta ocasião histórica através da música e encorajar uma maior apreciação da música entre o Jamat e a comunidade em ...
Canada -- Purpose: To explore spirituality and the esoteric nature of our faith Your Mission Step one: Think about faith and answer the following questions:Who has taught us about din and duniya? What does it mean?What else have you learned about din and duniya?How do you express your faith?What are some important values and principles of Islam that Hazar Imam reminds ...
United States -- Centuries have passed but the poetry of Rumi and his peers lives on in a number of ways. The most unique, however, may be the husband-wife performance duo Niyaz, whose stage name means a spiritual longing for more. Their quest for enlightenment comes in the form of live music, which the band's social media page describes as "electroacoustic ...
United States -- The Southwest Jamat witnessed an outpouring of enthusiastic artists and spectators in downtown Houston. In two short days, there were over 6,500 attendees from the Ismaili community and friends and neighbors of the Jamat as well. The Jubilee Arts Festival (JAF) is an inaugural program comprising of regional and national competitions in the USA, culminating in an International ...
United States -- Hazar Imam's five-day visit to Houston this week is an opportunity to reflect on how IJKC has realized the Imam's vision through its programmatic activities, and built bridges of understanding with other communities and organizations. Mawlana Hazar Imam was in Houston recently, granting the last Mulaqats of his historic Diamond Jubilee visit to the United States. His presence ...
United States -- The Ethics in Action Exhibit established by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) was recently showcased at the Consulate General of India in New York. The Ethics in Action Exhibit established by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) was recently showcased at the Consulate General of India in New York. It helped explain the impact of AKDN's economic, ...
Rays of Light -- A preview into the Rays of Light exhibition with snapshots of dignitaries and guests visiting the exhibition. ...
Diamond Jubilee -- Lyrics by: Ruknudin Erfani Performed by: Nik Bakht Safary, Nafisa Waizy, Najibullah Shirzad, Nizar Husain Feroze, and Abdul Karim Fazly. ...
United States -- Visitors at the Jubilee Arts Festival were engulfed by the flair creativity the young Jamati members displayed on stage. Not only did they move the audience by their sheer talent but they also showcased the diversity of traditions and cultures that represent the Jamat. The Festival began with a chorus of the Matki Band's traditional instruments complementing each ...
United States -- Bright green plastic melted at a scorching 185 degrees Fahrenheit and oozed out of a 3D pen. Sketches mesmerized spectators as they were lifted off of the paper. Onlookers stood next to the artist as he held up blocks of Arabic script and a group-crafted green diamond. On this table, viewers saw vision and technology unite to magically ...
Global -- The Ismaili Leaders' International Forum (LIF) announced on 21 March that Mawlana Hazar Imam will visit Portugal in July 2018 to attend events marking the conclusion of the Diamond Jubilee Year, including a Diamond Jubilee festival and a Darbar open to all Jamats. Responding to an official invitation from the government, Mawlana Hazar Imam will engage in official government ...
Jubilee Arts -- Over the past few months, thousands of artists from around the world have participated in regional and national arts festivals as part of Jubilee Arts, a Diamond Jubilee international programme celebrating a wide range of artistic disciplines including dance, film, musical performance, visual arts, poetry, graphic design, and more. These celebrations will culminate in the inaugural International Arts ...
Global -- The Ismaili Leaders' International Forum has announced that Mawlana Hazar Imam, at the invitation of the Government, has confirmed that he will visit Kenya in April 2018. Alongside engaging in activities relating to initiatives of the Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network, Mawlana Hazar Imam will grant a Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Nairobi for the Kenya jurisdiction ...
India -- 1990 was a year that rode the winds of change for the education system in Sidhpur, a town that gracefully sits on the bank of the Saraswati river in the northern part of Gujarat. In the late 1980s, while India was still wafting in the glory of the cricket world cup, Mr. Maredia Rahim Kasam (Chairman, Aga Khan Education ...
India -- It's a bright Monday morning as Soni Kumari hops on the bus for a long commute to work. She'll spend the rest of her day at the store of a major national coffee chain, whipping up orders to ensure that coffee lovers get their cafe latte just right. It may seem like just another day for those who watch ...
Global Encounters -- Global Encounters is an international programme for Ismaili Muslim youth focused on service, leadership development, and global citizenship. Over the past six years, 720 participants from 33 countries have made lifelong friendships with their peers from around the globe; contributed over 30,000 volunteer hours to local schools and communities; and, transformed the way they think about the world. ...
TKN -- When Rosemin Kara received the phone call asking her if she would be interested in teaching cytology at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi (AKUHN) she was, in her words, "surprised, excited and humbled to be offered such a fabulous TKN opportunity".Cytology is the medical and scientific study of cells and is a branch of pathology, the medical ...
United States -- The National Jubilee Arts Festival USA will be held in Los Angeles, CA from March 30 - April 1, 2018 The Jubilee Arts Festival - United States of AmericaThe Ismaili Council for the United States of America invites the Jamat to the National Jubilee Arts Festival taking place from March 30th to April 1st in Los Angeles, California. ...
United Kingdom -- Migration has long been a feature of the Ismaili community shaping its geography, demography and impact throughout history. Sharing migration stories can also help us in supporting one another, learning about the diversity in the Ismaili community and finding out more about our shared history. The deepening of the civil wars in Syria and Iraq, regional conflicts and ...
Rays of Light -- The Aga Khan Council for Kenya and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), will once again host the updated Rays of Light exhibition in Town Jamatkhana from April 6th - 25th, 2018. As part of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee celebrations that commenced on 11 July 2017, the Aga Khan Council for Kenya and the Aga Khan ...
