United States -- On March 26, 2017, the Aga Khan Council for Western United States was presented with the Trailblazer Award by NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change. The Council for Western United States was recognized for its continued support of the community through exemplary voluntary service. Additionally, State Senator Ben Allen sent a Certificate of Recognition for "commitment to the ...
United States -- The under-18 performance, composed of Ismaili youth ages 3 to 18, is centered around putting the youngest Jamati members front and center during the momentous celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee. Standing in a line, some tower more than six-feet tall, others barely reach half that height. But for the 88 participants of the under-18 dance, their ...
Nutrition Centre -- Healthy Hints Pav Bhaji is one of the tastiest ways to increase you vegetable intake, however, it can be heavy because of the abundant use of butter. Not in this case! This recipe omits the butter without compromising on taste. Complement the dish with whole grain roti or bread, instead of the heavier, traditional Pav to further control ...
Jubilee Concerts -- Salim-Sulaiman wish the Ismailis Diamond Jubilee Mubarak and are excited to perform for the Jubilee Concerts ...
Jubilee Concerts -- Kailash Kher wishes the Ismailis Diamond Jubilee Mubarak and are excited to perform for the Jubilee Concerts. ...
Jubilee Concerts -- Kailash Kher's rise from very humble beginnings to a well respected artist in the Indian movie industry is nothing but note worthy. Born into a family of humble means, Kailash left his home at a very early age of fourteen to try and follow his dreams in the music world. His first hit song "Allah ke Bande" made ...
Global -- Recalling 60 years of His Highness the Aga Khan's work in realising goals and values of the Ismaili Imamat through the work of the Aga Khan Development Network. ...
Global -- On 11 July, 2017, His Highness the Aga Khan will mark his Diamond Jubilee, or 60th year as the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the world's Shia Ismaili Muslims. ...
United States -- This book by Professor Heinz Halm is the first publication to focus mainly on the Fatimids' varied contributions to Islamic culture and civilization and their patronage of learning. Since the emergence of modern Ismaili studies in the 1930s, there have been many scholarly investigations of different aspects of Fatimid history and thought. This book by Professor Heinz Halm ...
India -- AKRSP,I launches a transformative new approach to rural livestock medical service delivery In a dusty village called Umerda, in the Zirniya block of Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh, the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme - India (AKRSP-I) works to resolve the subtle yet impactful problems that were plaguing the livelihoods of the villagers. Animal husbandry has been an important ...
United States -- The uniformed volunteers in the community assume added responsibilities year-round, and the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Weekend (VAW) is a way to remember their dedication and to recognize them.Voluntary service is a cherished tradition in the Ismaili community, and one that is an ethic of our faith. Whether in Jamatkhana or outside, we illustrate faith in action though our ...
United States -- Organized by the Aga Khan Council for the Southeastern United States and Mercer University's School of Business, the restoration of Humayun's Tomb and the revitalization of the surrounding Delhi neighborhood was the topic of a presentation at Mercer on January 19, 2017. The event was moderated by Dr. Michael Weber, Associate Dean of the Business School, and attended ...
United States -- To celebrate the book's launch, the Aga Khan Council for the Western United States organized various activities, including a talk by Hilling at Stanford University Medical School's Center for Innovation in Global Health, and a book launch and reception co-hosted with the City of Fremont and the Afghan Coalition. "This book event successfully brought together many Afghan groups ...
United States -- Former U.N. Ambassador Sichan Siv shared his life's journey at The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center, Houston.When inconveniences such as the Wi-Fi being down or getting a coffee order mixed up can ruin our day -- perhaps it's time to look beyond our first world problems and remind ourselves what true challenges look like.Keen audiences at the Ismaili Jamatkhana ...
Canada -- For the past 50 years, Canada has welcomed the Ismaili community with open arms and has become home to many. This year is an especially significant year as Canadian Ismailis come together to commemorate two historic events - the Diamond Jubilee year, celebrating 60 years of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Imamat, and Canada's sesquicentennial, the 150th anniversary of Confederation. This ...
United States -- Celebrating the culmination of Ramadan, the Ismaili Muslim community hosted a community Eid Luncheon, attended by various dignitaries, elected and appointed officials, representatives of consulates, and service and civic professionals. The event took place at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center, Houston, where many external programs have been held in the past, such as book launches, a TedX talk, ...
United States -- Learn about how the Diamond Jubilee USA One Jamat Celebration Dance was conceived and choreographed. A new dance style is breaking through barriers and connecting the Jamat. But before you are exposed to it, be warned -- the steps are addictive and the tunes may linger in your head for days. It's called the One Jamat Celebration Dance ...
Global -- On 11 July 2017, His Highness the Aga Khan commences his Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years as the Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. He is only the fifth Imam in the 1,400 year history of the Ismaili Imamat to reach this epic milestone. ...
United States -- The French Medical Institute of Children (FMIC) is the subject of a new book, A Place of Miracles: The Story of a Children's Hospital in Kabul and the People Whose Lives Have Been Changed by It by Lee Hilling.The French Medical Institute of Children (FMIC) is the subject of a new book, A Place of Miracles: The Story ...
United States -- On March 25, Richmond Jamatkhana used Navroz as an opportunity to expose its Jamati members to traditions they might not otherwise know of. The Jamat hosted its third annual Navroz celebration at Tuckahoe High School, where the Jamati members had the opportunity to meet fellow Ismailis from different parts of the world while learning about the traditions tied ...
Global -- As the commencement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee approaches, we take a look back at the commemoration of the Jubilees of our 48th Imam, Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah. ...
Global -- Yesterday, Ismaili Muslims all over the world symbolically crossed the threshold of Aiglemont and joined in procession with hundreds of senior Jamati leaders, as they called on the residence of the Imam of the Time to offer homage on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee. Gouvieux, France, 12 July 2017 -- Yesterday, Ismaili Muslims all over the world symbolically ...
United States -- Girls scouts from all over the world attended the celebration of cultures at the Ismaili Jamatkhana in Glenview on April 9, 2017, as part of the local Girl Scouts' World Thinking Day event.Nearly 250 people attended the celebration of cultures at the Ismaili Jamatkhana in Glenview on April 9, 2017, as part of the local Girl Scouts' World ...
United States -- Curated by Nadia Ali, the town hall-style event allowed recruiters and case workers from local organizations to share information about their adoption and foster programs, highlighting their impact, and sharing experiences of foster and adoptive parents.Nurturing and caring for a child is a monumental task for parents - especially for those who choose to adopt a child, which ...
United States -- Students from St. David's Episcopal Church and STEP students met at the Ismaili Jamatkhana, Glenview, to swap stories about their faith and how they view their relationship with the Divine.Members of St. David's Episcopal Church and the Ismaili Jamatkhana in Glenview have shared the same street for several years, but their youth had not formally interacted with each ...
United States -- From the split of the Sunni and Shi'a, to the branches of Shi'a communities, Dr. Daftary provides an overview of the evolution of branches of Islam. The historical formation of the worldwide Muslim community or Ummah, as it is known in Arabic, has resulted in a great deal of diversity that reflects a rich intellectual, spiritual, and institutional ...
United States -- "Perhaps the key to resolving the Paradox of Citizenship is to think about layers of overlapping identity. After all, one can honor a variety of loyalties--to a faith, an ethnicity, a language, a nation, a city, a profession, a school, even to a sports team! One might share some of these identities with some people, and other identities ...
Canada -- With the issue of Islamophobia being a constant hindrance in the lives of Muslims around the world, one group of Ismaili youth is trying to change the situation. Islamophoria is one response to what has been described as Islamophobia, or a fear of Islam, which the media often portrays. Sarenna Lalani, Carolin Aizouki, Serena Habib and Armaan Somani met ...
United States -- On July 11, Mawlana Hazar Imam will celebrate sixty years of leading the Ismaili Muslim community. In the United States, nine regional celebrations will take place in various parts of the country. In anticipation of commemorating his Diamond Jubilee, Ismaili Muslims around the world are expressing their joy and gratitude through a set of coordinated events in their ...
United States -- Thousands of jubilant Jamati members from all across the Southeast region came together as One Jamat in preparation for the historic occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee. Thousands of jubilant Jamati members from all across the Southeast region came together as One Jamat in preparation for the historic occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee. Neena Khoja, ...
United States -- The process of designing and building of the sculptures for Imamat Day celebrations. "The Mosaic provides an opportunity for the Jamat to think about the Imamat and the Diamond Jubilee on their own terms, yet as one Jamat." -Numa Dhamani, sculptor and designer of the metal sculptures. When the Opening Ceremony planning team for July 11, 2017, started ...
Global -- In Islam, homage to Allah's last and final messenger and his family is an established tradition and practice, enshrined in the Holy Qur'an and Prophetic tradition. The tradition of dignified ceremonial homage to the Imams has continued through the ages, holding special spiritual significance. In Islam, homage to Allah's last and final messenger, Muhammad al-Mustafa (may peace be upon ...
Global -- Gouvieux, France, 10 July 2017 -- On the eve of the historic occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee, Ismailis around the world are preparing for a special day of commemoration and celebration, as senior Jamati leaders who have served over the past six decades arrive in France. Gouvieux, France, 10 July 2017 -- On the eve of the ...
Canada -- On September 21, 2016, Mawlana Hazar Imam was awarded the inaugural Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship. The prize will be given annually to an individual who has, through thought and dialogue, encouraged approaches and strategies that strive to remove barriers, change attitudes, and reinforce the principles of tolerance and respect. Mawlana Hazar Imam was presented with the prize ...
Canada -- The American Architecture Prize honors designs in over 40 categories of disciplines of architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture to advance appreciation of architecture worldwide. On October 27, 2016, Aga Khan Park landscape architect Vladimir Djurovic won two American Architecture prizes: silver in the Gardens category and bronze in the Public category. The American Architecture Prize honors designs in ...
United States -- On June 25, 2017, Ismaili communities around the globe gathered to commemorate the end of Ramadan, the holy festival of Eid al-Fitr.On June 25, 2017, Ismaili communities around the globe gathered to commemorate the end of Ramadan, the holy festival of Eid al-Fitr. Following the Eid namaz, the South Florida Jamat engaged in a tile-making activity to celebrate ...
United States -- A Miami audience of over 100 guests attended an engaging presentation at the University of Miami School of Architecture, with Brigitte Shim, a member of the 2015-2016 Aga Khan Award for Architecture Steering Committee."The people and community-oriented story that the Aga Khan Award for Architecture brings with every highlighted project is a refreshing complement to the image-saturated field ...
United States -- An enraptured audience of over 100 at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas experienced the magical journey into times long past. Co-sponsored in April 2017 by the Aga Khan Music Initiative and the Aga Khan Council for Central US, the event showcased the extensive musical heritage of Central Asia. It must be a dream. There are intoxicating ...
United States -- The Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) found a new platform at the Dallas Museum of Art, as 175 people from across the Dallas area learned about the award and its history in October. The UT Arlington students and STEP teachers from the Ismaili Muslim community explained the projects' architectural elements and their impact. The Aga Khan Award ...
