United Arab Emirates -- Starting with an inaugural flag-raising ceremony at the Ismaili Centre, Imamat Day in the UAE was celebrated with enthusiatic creativity. The Souq al-Izhar exhibition invited members of the Jamat to express themselves artistically on a variety of themes. Does not the Qur'an challenge the artist, as much as the mystic, to go beyond the physical - the ...
Global -- Kenya hosted the first major launch of an Institute of Ismaili Studies publication outside North America and Europe. The authors and staff of The Institute recounted the journey of the making of the book, and its importance at this juncture in Ismaili history. Kenya hosted the first major book launch of an Institute of Ismaili Studies publication outside North ...
United Arab Emirates -- Every year since Dubai held its first Terry Fox Run in 1999, the Jamat in United Arab Emirates has helped with the event's organisation. The 2008 run set a new benchmark for attendance and fundraising, making a significant contribution to cancer research and raising awareness about the disease. If someone were to ask me my plans for ...
Global -- The inaugural Golden Jubilee Games came to a close on 29 June 2008, following seven days of international brotherhood, intense athleticism, and a celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Jubilee through sport. The Closing Ceremony was attended by Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya. ...
Global -- A video montage documenting the struggles that athletes faced during the Games, and their valiance in overcoming them. ...
Global -- A compilation of clips taken from various sports played at the Golden Jubilee Games. ...
Global -- The inaugural Golden Jubilee Games came to a close on 29 June 2008, following seven days of international brotherhood, intense athleticism, and a celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Jubilee through sport. The Closing Ceremony was attended by Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya. ...
Global -- Ismaili teams from countries around the world join together in celebrating the Games through the Swahili song Jambo! ...
Global -- A special moment of realisation took place at the athletes' parade on Tuesday morning. It gained poignancy during the Opening Ceremony that followed. A united Jamat from over twenty-five countries took a collective breath as they witnessed the ascent of the Ismaili Flag, and were struck by the notes of the Nashid al-Imamah. It is this collective spirit that ...
Global -- On the eve of the Opening Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Games, an International Bazaar and Carnivale Ya Kenya was held, showcasing the history and cultural traditions of Jamats and the countries in which they live. ...
Global -- The International Bazaar and Carnivale Ya Kenya took place at Stone City earlier in the week and is set to repeat on Saturday evening. The event showcases the history and cultural traditions of Jamats and the countries in which they live. ...
Global -- Twelve hundred energised athletes paraded onto the grounds of the Aga Khan Sports Centre as 4000 spectators watched in eager anticipation. A new moment in Ismaili history was created - Jamat from around the world witnessed the Opening Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Games. ...
Global -- Ismailis from all over the world arrive in Kenya for the Golden Jubilee Games. ...
Global -- As part of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Golden Jubilee celebrations, the Ismaili community in the Democratic Republic of Congo hosted a commemorative dinner in Kinshasa. The dinner was attended by Jamati leaders, key policy makers and government officials, and provided a forum to exhibit the work of the Ismaili Imamat in the country. The event was held on 15 May ...
Global -- The ability to adapt and continue learning is an essential skill in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing world. The Ismaili Council for the European Union has launched a programme which aims to turn learning into a continuous and natural process in the life of every Ismaili in Europe. In a fast-paced and rapidly-changing world, the ability to adapt and continue ...
Global -- The Ismaili Centre in Lisbon recently hosted the launch of three new publications from the Institute of Ismaili Studies. The event featured special keynote addresses by Professor Azim Nanji and Dr. Omar Ali-de-Unzaga. On 11 May 2008, the Portuguese Jamat celebrated the launch of three new publications by the Institute of Ismaili Studies. Over 120 Jamati members attended the ...
Global -- Video of Mawlana Hazar Imam presiding over the Foundation-Stone laying ceremony for the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre Dhaka, in Bangladesh. ...
Canada -- Nurjehan Mawani honoured by UNIFEM Canada - In 2007, Nurjehan Mawani was the recipient of the UNIFEM Canada award for her work in advancing equality for women and girls. In her acceptance remarks, she discussed the role that institutional imagination can play in addressing complex societal issues. "Institutional imagination" was the theme of Nurjehan Mawani's remarks as she accepted ...
IEF Team | United Arab Emirates -- The Ismaili Economic Forum was opened by Prince Amyn on 26 April 2008, amidst a gathering of Ismaili economic and business leaders at the Ismaili Centre Dubai. Focusing on the theme of Strategic Business Alliances, the Forum provides a platform for collaboration on economic opportunities and addressing common challenges. Approximately 270 delegates, representing the ...
Global -- The Historic Cities Programme Exhibition arrived in Toronto on 16 April 2008 and was the subject of a lively panel discussion. The exhibition has already been visited by Toronto's municipal leaders, members of the architectural community and many in the wider public community. ...
Canada -- Fifteen years ago the Ismaili Council for Canada initiated an agreement with the Province of Quebec to sponsor the migration of Afghan refugees. On 3 April, a Gala was held to commemorate this important partnership and to thank the province for welcoming the Afghan Jamat. Fifteen years ago, amidst civil war in Afghanistan and dislocation in Pakistan, the story ...
Global -- The 2008 National Sports Festival at Keele University saw nearly 900 participants from six different countries compete in 23 sporting categories. In addition to competitive sports, there was entertainment and activities for all. It was the first day of spring, yet the daffodils remained hidden under the snow - an irony that was not lost on the National Sports ...
Global -- Video of Mawlana Hazar Imam's arrival in Austin, Texas on 11 April 2008 for the first leg of his Golden Jubilee visit to the United States of America. ...
Tajikistan -- A Navroz reception in Dushanbe, Tajikistan drew more than 600 attendees and featured an exhibition of children's artwork on the theme of Navroz, as well as a performance by 2006 Grammy nominee, the Academy of Maqâm. On 30 March 2008, the Aga Khan Development Network hosted a Navroz reception in Dushanbe, Tajikistan with over 600 attendees including Jamati members ...
Tajikistan -- In a symbolic expression of their long historic ties and common roots, thousands of Jamati members from the Tajik and Afghan sides of Badakhshan came together for a cross-border concert to celebrate Navroz. On the morning of 20 March 2008, a group of 20 Tajik musicians crossed over the Pyanj River separating Tajikistan from Afghanistan to perform traditional songs ...
United Arab Emirates -- Following the opening of the Ismaili Centre Dubai, thousands of members of the Jamat enjoyed memorable and informative guided tours of the new Centre. In the days that followed the opening of the Ismaili Centre Dubai, thousands of members of the international Jamat took the opportunity to tour the magnificent new Centre. They were received by uniformed ...
Global -- Video of the development of the Ismaili Centre, Dubai. ...
United Arab Emirates -- With only hours remaining before Mawlana Hazar Imam's expected arrival in the United Arab Emirates, there is an air of excitement and anticipation as the Jamat prepares for an historic visit. Golden Jubilee National Task Forces are busy planning and coordinating the visit. As the pressure builds and hundreds of volunteers work feverishly into the early hours ...
Portugal -- Prince Amyn, Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya today toured the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon. They are in Portugal for the opening of "The Path of Princes: Masterpieces of the Aga Khan Museum Collection" exhibition at the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon. Prince Amyn, Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya today toured the Centro Ismaili in Lisbon. They are in Portugal ...
Canada -- Six Canadian Ismailis were recently named to prestigious "Top 40 Under 40" lists for their achievements, vision, leadership and community involvement. They attribute their success to the values instilled in them as Ismaili Muslims, as well as the opportunity to thrive in the fields they love. Six Ismailis were recently named to prestigious "Top 40 Under 40" lists in ...
Portugal -- In celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam, and in recognition of the contributions of the Ismaili community in Portugal, Correios de Portugal (Portuguese Mail Services) has issued commemorative stamps featuring photos of the Centro Ismaili, Lisbon. In celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam, and in recognition of the contributions of the Ismaili community ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam visited Madagascar during his Golden Jubilee visit. President Nishad Djaffar delivered a loyalty address to the Imam on behalf of the Jamat of Madagascar and the countries under its jurisdiction. ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam is welcomed in Mozambique in November 2007 on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee. ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam visits countires in East Africa, commencing his Golden Jubilee. ...
United Kingdom -- Sixteen members of the UK Jamat participated in "Excursions across cultures." They experienced the warm hospitality of the Syrian Jamat, as well as the rich and varied history of a land that has weaved together many different cultures over time. Syria's rich and varied history has interweaved many different cultures over time. The ancient Egyptians, Phoenicians, Aramaeans, Assyrians, ...
Tajikistan -- Over 5 000 people viewed informative exhibits, listened to traditional Tajik music, and examined locally-developed products as part of a two-day exhibition on the work of the Aga Khan Development Network in Tajikistan. To celebrate the Golden Jubilee year, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) hosted an exhibition in October 2007. Held at the Kohi Vahdat complex in Dushanbe, ...
Madagascar -- The Indian Ocean region islands include: Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte, Comoros and Reunion Island. The predominantly French-speaking Jamat is spread among these islands and, in an effort promote English among the youth, the Aga Khan Education Services, Madagascar organised an English language camp that brought together participants from continental Africa and the Indian Ocean region. Camp Wasal participants from the ...
