Pakistan -- On the first full day of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan, Mawlana Hazar Imam, accompanied by Princess Zahra, called on His Excellency President Mamnoon Hussain at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Pakistan's Presidential Palace. Upon his arrival, Mawlana Hazar Imam and President Hussain observed a performance of the Pakistan National Anthem, before Hazar Imam was invited to review a Guard of ...
Pakistan -- Mawlana Hazar Imam met with His Excellency President Mamnoon Hussain at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on 8 December 2017. ...
United States -- Two educators build unexpected careers in education when they move to America - one preparing kids from infancy, and the other readying students for adulthood.It's 5 a.m. in Georgia. Laila Esmail wakes up to get to her school by the required 6:15 a.m. start. "I have to make sure every first period class has some activity with movement ...
United States -- The architecture of any society reflects a community's aspirations, aesthetic sense, economic well-being and level of technological advancement. More importantly, architecture helps shape the vision of society. In "Architecture and Society," Ismail Serageldin points out that much of the Muslim world today reflects societies in transition, where the role of the architect is of profound importance in appreciating ...
Rays of Light -- Rays of Light: Glimpses into the Ismaili Imamat, will be open to visitors from November 24-30, 2017 at the Frisco Convention Center in Frisco, Texas. ...
United Kingdom -- At the foundation ceremony of the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon in 1996, Mawlana Hazar Imam said that the Ismaili Centres were to be seen as "ambassadorial buildings, which today reflect and illustrate much of what the Shi'a Ismaili community represents". But what does it mean for a building to play an ambassadorial role? We often think about buildings ...
Bangladesh -- In mid-August (to be precise, on August 18, 2017), ITREB Bangladesh arranged a Talim Camp. The students of Religious Education Centre (from ECD to Secondary) gathered with teachers and volunteers for a day-long Talim Camp. During the camp, students had an opportunity to explore the first theme of the Diamond Jubilee: Celebrating the Grace of Jamatkhanas and Ismaili Centres ...
Pakistan -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Pakistan Thursday evening for his Diamond Jubilee visit, accompanied by Princess Zahra. Upon Hazar Imam's arrival at the Nur Khan Airbase in Islamabad, he was received by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Khawaja Asif, the Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, as well as the President of the Ismaili ...
Pakistan -- Upon Hazar Imam's arrival at the Nur Khan Airbase in Islamabad, he was received by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Khawaja Asif, the Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, as well as the President of the Ismaili Council for Pakistan, Hafiz Sherali. Leaders of AKDN and Jamati Institutions in Pakistan were also present at ...
Global -- Prince Amyn graced an Imamat Day reception on 23 November at the Ismaili Centre Lisbon, held to honour Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee. The event was hosted by the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat to Portugal in collaboration with the Ismaili Council for Portugal, and was attended by leaders of Jamati and AKDN institutions, members of government and the ...
United States -- Generally, the ingredients for all successful businesses are similar. But according to a former healthcare and business executive, one stands above the rest."The secret sauce in any company is the people, not the product. That's how you're going to win," said Zahir Ladhani, business growth expert and coach. Zahir headlined an interactive Ismaili Professionals Network (IPN) event on ...
India -- Meet Nabil Patel - aspiring photographer, talented athlete, and a soon to be published author Almost as if alive, the photograph of two lions resting on the African plains, draws you in at once. But if you're amazed by the life-like quality of the image, be prepared for a bigger surprise: its photographer is only 16 years old. Meet ...
United States -- This Thanksgiving, Richmond I-CERV volunteers took part in the Thanksgiving Community Feast at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, where they greeted guests, served food, and distributed supplies to those in need. "WHEREAS, on Thanksgiving Day we are reminded of our responsibility to make sure that all Virginia families and individuals have adequate, healthy food and proper healthcare." From ...
United States -- This Diamond Jubilee, Rays of Light is once again traversing the globe, having been updated to include the numerous achievements Mawlana Hazar Imam has accomplished over the decade since the inauguration of the exhibit. Over 250 photographs are displayed, from Mawlana Hazar Imam's childhood to the current period, and illustrate the impact he has made on communities around ...
United States -- Growing up in Hunza, Northern Pakistan, Shahzadi Khan and her family lived a comfortable life. Her father was a teacher at the Aga Khan School and earned an income sufficient to support his family, so Shahzadi went to boarding school, and she and her siblings focused only on their studies.For Shahzadi, life was not hard there in Pakistan ...
Pakistan -- This year, the Pakistan team won 16 medals, which included 5 Gold, 7 Silver and 6 Bronze medals medals at the Special Olympics. Three of those winning athletes are Ismailis, as is their coach Ms. Amina Parveen Barkatullah Baig. As part of our ongoing series on inspirational Ismailis, she shares the challenges and the experience of coaching for the ...
United States -- With ever-changing pressures on the public school system, Principal Alykhan Boolani tackles systemic inequality with surgical precision. "Teaching is akin to doctoring. The way that we treat healthcare is the way I look at education." Alykhan Boolani is the Principal at Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn, New York. "We're looking at guaranteed access and opportunity to students. ...
United Kingdom -- A Jamatkhana is a designated space for Shia Ismaili Muslims to gather and perform tariqah practices, such as supplicatory prayers - du'a, meditative sessions of remembrance - zikr, and the recitation of devotional poetry, such as ginans and qasidas. The word Jamatkhana is a combination of two words. The term Jamat means community or congregation, and the term ...
Canada -- Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk, recipient of both the Order of Canada and Order of British Columbia, headlined an evening lecture on November 9 at the Ismaili Centre Burnaby.Thirsk, who now serves as the Chancellor of the University of Calgary, spoke at length about his experiences as a member of the space shuttle Challenger's crew and his time aboard the ...
Canada -- With the current political climate in North America, one rarely has to wait long before another instance of Islamophobia appears in the news. Despite this, many Canadians believe the issue doesn't affect our country.The data paints a different picture."According to Statistics Canada, hate crimes against Muslims in this country have more than doubled since 2012," said Sachi Kurl to ...
Global -- Forty years ago, Mawlana Hazar Imam sent a message to the global Jamat announcing the establishment of The Institute of Ismaili Studies in London. ...
The rural poor Pakistan still depend on wood-burning stoves for food preparation and warmth. Inefficient traditional stoves emit copious amounts of smoke that lead to health issues such as acute respiratory infections and eye soreness. They also burn large amounts of fuel which means arduous hours collecting fuel and smoke-filled homes. AKAH helped introduce a new energy-efficient stove that emits less ...
Global -- Prince Rahim was the guest of honour at a celebration hosted by The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) in London on 24 November 2017. The reception followed a commemorative lecture held at the Ismaili Centre London the previous evening. The events took place to mark 40 years since the establishment of the IIS in 1977. Upon his arrival in ...
Canada -- Mawlana Hazar Imam concluded a nine-day visit to Canada where he spent a significant amount of time with the Jamat in Eastern Canada. Mawlana Hazar Imam concluded a nine-day visit to Canada where he spent a significant amount of time with the Jamat in Eastern Canada. ...
Bangladesh -- Who doesn't love biscuits? Adored by the young and old, biscuits make it to every household. However, how many of us know the laborious and lengthy process that goes behind the making of these delicious snacks? On 7th October, young children of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community of Bangladesh were taken to the biscuit factory belonging to the Olympic ...
Canada -- Mawlana Hazar Imam concluded a nine-day visit to Canada where he spent a significant amount of time with the Jamat in Eastern Canada. His first stop was in Ottawa where he presided over the inaugural Global Pluralism Award and attended a meeting of the board of directors of the Global Centre for Pluralism. Thereafter, Hazar Imam travelled to Toronto ...
Global Encounters -- See Global Encounters from a participant's perspective. Zaki Hirji, a Global Encounters alumnus from the United Kingdom, captured his experiences in Kenya and Uganda on video. ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Montreal on Monday evening for the last portion of his visit to Eastern Canada. He was greeted by Jamati leadership from Montreal and Ottawa upon his arrival. Mawlana Hazar Imam is in Montreal to continue his visit with the Eastern Canadian Jamat, meeting with the Jamats of Quebec and the Maritimes and Ottawa on ...
Canada -- When Yasmin Rajwani visited a government school in Hyderabad in July 2016, she saw a large mural that depicted the world with the Soviet Union... Because of the outdated map, the local students didn't know the locations of many countries where Ismailis live, including Syria, Tajikistan and Afghanistan. This was a surprise to Rajwani, a grade 11 student from ...
Canada -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Montreal on Monday evening for the last portion of his visit to Eastern Canada. He was greeted by Jamati leadership from Montreal and Ottawa upon his arrival. Mawlana Hazar Imam is in Montreal to continue his visit with the Eastern Canadian Jamat, meeting with the Jamats of Quebec and the Maritimes and Ottawa on ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam departed Toronto, and travelled to Montreal to meet with the Jamat there. Mawlana Hazar Imam departed Toronto, and travelled to Montreal to meet with the Jamat there. ...
United States -- In commemoration of Mawlana Hazar Imam's 60 years of Imamat, the National Council for the United States of America is pleased to announce that Diamond Jubilee Volunteer Registration for all uniform and non-uniform volunteers has officially launched. Interested members can register online or in person at Jamatkhana, where registration volunteers will be available for assistance.The National Council for ...
Canada -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Toronto on Thursday evening to begin his visits with the Eastern Canadian Jamat. He was greeted at the Toronto airport by Jamati leaders. On Friday, Mawlana Hazar Imam will begin Mulaqats with Jamats residing in the Ontario region. ...
Afghanistan -- October 20, 2017 - Members of the Jamat were invited to a seminar on non-communicable and infectious diseases at Central Jamatkhana in Kabul, Afghanistan. The event was organised by the Health Committee of the National Council in coordination with the Women's committee and Ismaili Volunteer Corps. Over 800 members of the jamat, including men and women of different ages ...
Canada -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Toronto on Thursday evening to begin his visits with the Eastern Canadian Jamat. He was greeted at the Toronto airport by Jamati leaders. On Friday, Mawlana Hazar Imam will begin Mulaqats with Jamats residing in the Ontario region. The Mulaqats will be held over the course of several days. On Tuesday, Mawlana Hazar Imam ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam presided over the inaugural Global Pluralism Award on 15 November 2017. Mawlana Hazar Imam presided over the inaugural Global Pluralism Award on 15 November 2017. The Award, presented biennially, is designed to seek out those, "... who explore and investigate, and who then reflect on the difference that pluralistic commitments can make in specific contexts, at ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam presided over the inaugural Global Pluralism Award on 15 November 2017. Mawlana Hazar Imam presided over the inaugural Global Pluralism Award on 15 November 2017. The Award, presented biennially, is designed to seek out those, "... who explore and investigate, and who then reflect on the difference that pluralistic commitments can make in specific contexts, at ...
Canada -- Mawlana Hazar Imam presided over the inaugural Global Pluralism Award on 15 November 2017. The Award, presented biennially, is designed to seek out those, "... who explore and investigate, and who then reflect on the difference that pluralistic commitments can make in specific contexts, at specific moments, in specific places," Hazar Imam said. The Global Pluralism Award highlights what ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam presided over the inaugural Global Pluralism Award on 15 November 2017. The Award, presented biennially, is designed to seek out those, "... who explore and investigate, and who then reflect on the difference that pluralistic commitments can make in specific contexts, at specific moments, in specific places," Hazar Imam said. The Global Pluralism Award highlights what ...
United States -- A Personal Diamond Jubilee Experience The build up to celebrating Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee included a long discussion about where to celebrate the event. I am currently living and working in Los Angeles, but my family lives in Houston. I could not really understand why there was so much pressure for me to come home, when Los Angeles ...
