Bangladesh -- At 11 am on Friday, September 29th, the Social hall of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Dhaka was filled with over 220 audience members eagerly awaiting the first performance of the much-anticipated ITREB event: Jashan-e-Jubilee. The occasion of Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee brings with it a host of celebrations and opportunities to come together as a jamat throughout the ...
United States -- Jamati members in the southeastern United States reflect and celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam's 81st Salgirah."One of the goals that I would like to accomplish this Diamond Jubilee year is to be more involved and probably make an impact in at least one person's life, and fulfill one of my inspirations as an artist for Hazar Imam and the ...
Canada -- In the previous articles we reviewed the diversity and pluralism within the Jamat and the communities we live in. In this article, we'll explore what a cosmopolitan ethic means. "What is needed--all across the world--is a new 'cosmopolitan ethic'--rooted in a strong culture of tolerance. We often determine "who we are"--by determining who we are against... But the human ...
France -- In Belgium, the celebration of the 81st Birthday of our beloved Hazar Imam took place on 15 December 2017. Around 300 people, converging from all parts of Belgium, gathered at the "Birmingham Palace" Hall in Brussels to share a delicious meal, followed by traditional dances to the sound of a live band animated by members of the Paris Jamat. ...
United States -- Recently, Sahil Badruddin, an interview host for OnFaith (onfaith.co), sat down with Dr. Eboo Patel. Recently, Sahil Badruddin, an interview host for OnFaith (onfaith.co), sat down with Dr. Eboo Patel - Founder & Executive Director of the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) and a previous member of President Barack Obama's inaugural Advisory Council on Faith-Based Neighborhood Partnerships - to ...
United States -- A music and arts education program within the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, the Aga Khan Music Initiative (AKMI) promotes pluralism and cultural revitalization through the medium of music. AKMI was developed in order to support the extraordinary talents of artists dedicated to preserving and disseminating their culture's musical heritages. Its programs originated in Central Asia and later ...
Global -- As we enter into 2018, The.Ismaili wishes you a happy new year, and all the very best for the year ahead. While looking forward to the coming weeks and months, the start of a new year also provides an opportunity to look back and reflect on the previous year. At the Homage Ceremony to mark the beginning of Mawlana ...
Global -- Wishing everyone across the world a very happy new year and all the best for 2018. ...
United States -- Samira Noorali describes her experience performing at Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee Homage Ceremony on July 11, 2017. Musical Ensemble at the Homage Ceremony, Aiglemont, France, July 11, 2017 "Surreal." In one word, Samira Noorali describes her experience performing at Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee Homage Ceremony on July 11, 2017. The ceremony, which took place in Aiglemont, ...
Global -- In December 2017, Mawlana Hazar Imam travelled to Pakistan for his Diamond Jubilee visit. While there, he met with the Jamats in Islamabad and Karachi, and granted Diamond Jubilee Darbars to Jamats in Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan. While in Karachi, Mawlana Hazar Imam inaugurated the Aga Khan University Centre for Innovation in Medical Education, a state-of-the-art facility for technology-based learning ...
Pakistan -- On 11 December, 2017, during Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan, the Ismaili Council for Pakistan hosted a dinner in honour of the Board of Trustees of the Aga Khan University. The dinner was attended by Princess Zahra along with other trustees and leaders of the Aga Khan Development Network and Jamati institutions. In his welcome address, ...
Pakistan -- During his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan, Mawlana Hazar Imam met with the Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, who also hosted a reception in honour of Hazar Imam on 16 December. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman, along with other key government officials, and AKDN and Jamati leadership were also present. In his welcome remarks, ...
Pakistan -- Mawlana Hazar Imam called on His Excellency Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the Prime Minister's House, accompanied by Princess Zahra, as well as senior Imamat representatives. Upon arrival, the Prime Minister welcomed Mawlana Hazar Imam and Princess Zahra to Pakistan. Reiterating the Ismaili Imamat's longstanding commitment to the country's development goals, Mawlana Hazar Imam thanked the government and its partners ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam inaugurated the Aga Khan University (AKU) Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME), a state-of-the-art facility for technology-based learning for health professionals, on 15 December. ...
Canada -- The Ismaili Jamat numbers approximately 15 million people worldwide and is very diverse, representing several backgrounds and traditions. "Reflecting the pluralism of the Muslim world generally, the Ismailis are a richly diverse community within the Shia branch of Islam, who belong to distinct ethno-geographic and linguistic traditions, namely, Arab, Iranian, Central Asian, Chinese and South Asian. They live across ...
Canada -- Pluralistic communities go beyond tolerance. They require people to actively engage across difference and actively embrace difference as a strength. "Pluralism is a process and not a product. It is a mentality, a way of looking at a diverse and changing world. A pluralistic environment is a kaleidoscope that history shakes every day. Responding to pluralism is an exercise ...
Pakistan -- Mawlana Hazar Imam departed from Karachi on 19 December after concluding a historic 13-day visit to Pakistan. The visit began in Islamabad, where Mawlana Hazar Imam met with President Mamnoon Hussain at Aiwan-e-Sadr and was received by a Guard of Honour. He also met with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who presented him with a First Day Cover of ...
Pakistan -- Surrounded by the spectacular backdrops of the Hindu Kush and Karakorum mountain ranges -- some of the highest in the world -- Mawlana Hazar Imam graciously granted the Jamats of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral with Darbars on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan. The picturesque setting was somewhat deceptive of the challenging environment, overcome by the resilience ...
United States -- With Heart, With Love was composed by Samira Noorali, Kamal Haji, Shariq Lalani and Aamir Barolia, recorded, and then performed live in all nine centers across the US on July 11, 2017, by choirs of 6-12 singers. Music provides us with the opportunity to lose ourselves in a melody that can uplift, connect, transport and inspire. Through this ...
United States -- The third annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at St. Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land, Texas took place on November 20, 2017. Mawlana Hazar Imam has spoken extensively about the necessity and impact of pluralism within the world we reside in today. At the inauguration of the restored Humayun's Tomb's Gardens in New Delhi, India, on April 15, 2003, ...
Canada -- When Calgary's Nabeel Ramji received a Senate 150th Anniversary Medal at Parliament Hill, his determination to make his city more accessible became even more of a priority."It was very inspiring to be in an environment like that," said Ramji, after receiving his medal at the Senate chamber in Ottawa.Ramji and about 200 other Canadians received their medals on November ...
United States -- In preparation for the Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee, Jamati leaders from around the country, including Mukhi and Kamadia Sahebaan, convened in Houston in February for a weekend meeting and a series of workshops. The objectives for the event were to internalize the link between the Institution of the Imamat and Imamat Institutions; improve the understanding of the ...
Canada -- Culture, diversity and pluralism in Islam December 2017 Activity: Pluralism Mind Map (Francais) Purpose To unpack the concepts of culture, diversity and pluralism and make them relevant. Description We often hear Hazar Imam talk about culture, diversity and pluralism. Look up these words in the dictionary, think about what these words mean to you and watch Hazar Imam's address ...
United States -- The Aga Khan Council for the Western United States, along with Ward AME Church, Safe Place for Youth (S.P.Y.), Southern California Committee for a Parliament of the World Religions, St. Joseph Center, and University Synagogue, sponsored an interfaith concert to provide aid to people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles, held at the University Synagogue.All gifts were to be ...
United States -- Register today at Jamatkhana to experience the various events and programs that will take place during the Diamond Jubilee year. In honor of Mawlana Hazar Imam's 60 jubilant years of Imamat, the Ismaili Council for the United States of America is pleased to announce the official launch of the Diamond Jubilee Jamati Registration and Survey.All Jamati members currently ...
Pakistan -- Mawlana Hazar Imam inaugurated the Aga Khan University (AKU) Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME), a state-of-the-art facility for technology-based learning for health professionals, on 15 December. In his inaugural address, Mawlana Hazar Imam acknowledged the many contributions made towards the advancement of healthcare in the country stating that civil society was underserved in education in Pakistan. Expressing ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Karachi on 14 December, continuing his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan. On arriving in Karachi, Mawlana Hazar Imam was warmly welcomed by Muhammad Zubair, Governor of Sindh, and Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh. Key government officials, community leaders and Junior Guides and Shaheen Scouts from the Sindh Jamat were also present ...
United States -- The 7th grade students from the Sunday School of nearby Glenview Community Church spent their Sunday morning at the Ismaili Jamatkhana in Glenview. The visit organized by Qasim Gillani and Reverend Pam Keckler was uniquely designed to weave in their Sunday School curriculum topic. The visit, led by STEP teachers Danish Moti and Alkarim Shivji, engaged students in ...
United States -- On the auspicious occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam's 81st birthday, the Jamati Institutions for the USA wish you and your family Salgirah Mubarak!Throughout history, Ismaili Muslims have been led by a living, hereditary Imam-of-the-Time descended from the progeny of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) through his cousin and son-in-law, Hazrat Ali, and his daughter, ...
United States -- Time & Knowledge Nazrana: Building Institutional Capacity for the USA JamatHistorically, during the commemoration of Imamat Jubilees, one of the Jamat's most cherished traditions is the voluntary submission of an unconditional Nazrana - a humble token of spiritual allegiance, love and gratitude to the Imam of the Time. The contribution of Time and Knowledge Nazrana (TKN) for the ...
TKN -- Khairunisa's contribution to the development of a two-year joint Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from AKU and the University of Alberta began from a brainstorming session during her first TKN assignment in Nairobi in 2011, where she was enhancing dental hygiene practices for hygienists at the AKU Hospital. "People often assume that dental care is a post facto response ...
United States -- The Edgewater Community Religious Association (ECRA) conducted its annual interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 19, 2017, and was hosted at the North Shore Baptist Church. The interfaith service featured 11 choirs joining in song from nearby participating congregations, including the Chicago Downtown Ismaili Jamatkhana, which has been an active member of ECRA since 1993. The service began ...
Pakistan -- On 10 December, Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Gilgit in continuation of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan. A delegation comprising of government officials including Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Chief Minister, Gilgit-Baltistan, Major General Saqib Mahmood Malik, Force Commander Northern Areas, Dr Kazim Niaz, Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan, and others along with community leaders gathered to receive him at the Gilgit airport. ...
Pakistan -- Mawlana Hazar Imam granted the Jamats of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral with Darbars on 9 and 10 December on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan. ...
United States -- With the spirit of Thanksgiving, more than 500 Ismaili volunteers, aged eight years and above, gathered at the Atlanta Northeast Jamatkhana to fight hunger and food insecurity in metro-Atlanta. The Ismaili Council for the Southeastern United States, in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) and Feeding Children Everywhere, organized the 60 for 60: I-CERV Day of ...
India -- Sneak peak into soulful Diamond Jubliee celebrations at Andheri Jamatkhana ...
Global Encounters -- This year Global Encounters took forty-two young Ismailis from thirteen countries to Pakistan. From the shores of Karachi to the mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan, the participants immersed themselves in the culture of Pakistan and explored the institutional work being done on many levels. The experience helped them gain an improved understanding of pluralism, diversity and the breadth of the ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Chitral earlier today, as part of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan. Shahzada Iftikharuddin, Member of the National Assembly, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Syed Zaheer ul Islam, Commissioner Malakand Division, Maghfirat Shah, District Nazim Chitral, Colonel Moinuddin, Commandant Chitral Scouts, Akhter Hayat, DIG Malakand Division, and others welcomed Mawlana Hazar Imam at the Chitral Town airport. ...
Pakistan -- Mawlana Hazar Imam met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan His Excellency Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the Prime Minister's House on 8 December 2017. The Prime Minister presented a special First Day Cover set of commemorative stamps celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam, and illustrating the contribution of AKDN agencies in the country. ...
