The Aga Khan Music Awards opened with a concert on 29 March, featuring the Gulbenkian Orchestra, led by maestro Pedro Neves, which performed new works with Master Musicians of the Aga Khan Music Initiative. ...
YOUTUBE.COM -- AMAZING PLACES ON OUR PLANET -- Alhambra - The magical Moorish palace/citadel/garden complex in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. ...
By Shahzadi Devje (Toronto-based Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator) If you've never had Persian rice before, you're in for a real treat! This recipe is perfectly balanced; savoury tones complemented ...
By Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali (Manager, Hashoo Museum, Karachi, Pakistan) The members of The Religious Study Group of Mombasa (1953-1959) had passed following Resolution under Count Abdullah Paroo for the ...
Ginan bolore nit nure bharea;evo haide tamare harakh na maeji. Listen Recite continually the Ginans which are filled with light; boundless will be the joy in your heart (Tr. Ali S. Asani) Ginans are a vast collection consisting of several hundred compositions which have been a central part of the religious life of the Nizari Ismaili community of the Indian subcontinent ...
United States -- Two young Ismailis, Shams Charania, and Sabreena Merchant are now in the forefront of reporting for the National Basketball Association (NBA). There are twenty seconds left and you are at the edge of your seat. It could be anyone's match and suddenly there is a power outage. You suddenly remember that you follow Shams Charania and Sabreena Merchant ...
The Global Centre for Pluralism, founded by His Highness the Aga Khan and the Government of Canada, recognised the recipients of the 2019 Global Pluralism Award at a ceremony on 20 November 2019 in Ottawa, Canada at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat with His Highness the Aga Khan and the Centre's Board members including the Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson, Canada's 26th ...
LIVE WEBCAST -- INSTITUTE OF ISMAILI STUDIES (IIS) -- Events -- 29th November 2019 to 30th November 2019 -- Book your place here View Map The Institute of Ismaili Studies is pleased announce the second PhD Seminar. Since 1997 the IIS has granted 48 Doctoral Scholarships. Out of these 33 of the recipients have already graduated. This seminar aims to bring together most of the IIS Doctoral Scholarship recipients who are ...
Hassanally G. Rammal wrote under the pen name Suman and was ranked among the most prominent and prolific geet writers in the Indian subcontinent in the 20th century. Suman was born ...
The Award should serve as a reminder that we can all take steps, in both our personal and professional lives, to foster a more positive and productive response to the changing diversity in our world. A more inclusive, understanding approach to diversity is needed more than ever today. The Award offers examples to inspire how we take on that challenge. ...
Watch this video Lecture by Dr Valerie Gonzalez to learn about the diverse creative forces that led to the formation of a unique Mughal pictorial language. The Mughal dynasty is renowned for its great architecture and patronage of the arts. Perhaps more than any other Islamic dynasty, the Mughals made their passion for the arts and its aesthetic principles, a central ...
News story -- The Mughal dynasty is renowned for its great architecture and patronage of the arts. Perhaps more than any other Islamic dynasty, the Mughals made their passion for the arts and its aesthetic principles, a central part of their identity. Typically using the form of miniatures, Mughal paintings drew on a multitude of themes, from, legendary stories, wildlife, royal life, ...
Ottawa, Canada, 21 November 2019 - The Global Centre for Pluralism, founded by His Highness the Aga Khan and the Government of Canada, recognised the recipients of the 2019 Global Pluralism Award at a ceremony on 20 November 2019 in Ottawa, Canada at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat with His Highness the Aga Khan and the Centre's Board members including ...
Global Centre for Pluralism recognised recipients for their dedication to promoting respect for diversity Ottawa, Canada, 21 November 2019 - The Global Centre for Pluralism, founded by His Highness the Aga Khan and the Government of Canada, recognised the recipients of the 2019 Global Pluralism Award at a ceremony on 20 November 2019 in Ottawa, Canada at the Delegation of the ...
Portugal -- Nesta altura do ano, com as primeiras chuvas, muitas matas e jardins enchem-se de cogumelos, para deleite das crianças e visitantes curiosos. Com formas, tamanhos e cores muito variadas, os cogumelos são na realidade as estruturas reprodutoras (ou carpóforos) de alguns tipos de fungos, cuja estrutura base é geralmente invisível a olho nu. À parte o seu encanto, os ...
Introduced by MALIK MERCHANT (Publisher-Editor, Barakah, Simerg and Simergphotos) In its issue dated October 23, 2019, the Editor-in-Chief of "The Muslim Link" published a comprehensive list of Muslims who were elected in the Canadian Federal Election that was held on October 21, 2019. In compiling the names and their profiles with some interesting facts as well as links to their social-media ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam presided over the Global Pluralism Award ceremony on Wednesday 20 November, a biennial event hosted by the Global Centre for Pluralism. The Award recognises the extraordinary achievements of organisations, individuals, and governments around the world who exemplify living peacefully and productively with diversity. "The Award should serve as a reminder that we can all take steps, ...
11-13 November 2019 - During the second Paris Peace Forum, an agenda of 80+ debates covered the major challenges facing today's world. Highlights included a session on "Surviving Climate Wrath: Building Resilient Infrastructure in an Age of Global Warming" moderated by Onno Rühl, General Manager of the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat. Winners of the 2019 Global Pluralism Award spoke about their ...
Ottawa, Canada, 21 November 2019 - The Global Centre for Pluralism, founded by His Highness the Aga Khan and the Government of Canada, recognised the recipients of the 2019 Global Pluralism Award at a ceremony on 20 November 2019 in Ottawa, Canada at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat with His Highness the Aga Khan and the Centre's Board members including ...
20 November 2019 - From setting up yurt kindergartens in the high mountain pastures of Kyrgyzstan to providing digital literacy apps for young school children in the remote coastal regions of Kenya, to raising the bar on teaching and nursing credentials across almost all of the countries in which it works, in all of its endeavours the AKDN is committed to ...
Portugal -- Em 2020, o Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) terá oito cursos disponíveis.CoursesProgramme dates (both days inclusive)Application DeadlineUnderstanding Islam12-17 February 202015 December 2019Trends in Education about Islam: Opportunities and Challenges14-18 July 202029 March 2020Introduction to Islam21-25 July 202029 March 2020Shari'a: Development of Fiqh and Ethics in Muslim Contexts04-08 August 202029 March 2020The Qur'an and its Interpretations26-30 August 202029 March 2020Educational ...
Aga Khan Studs present a stellar draft. Aga Khan Studs broodmares sold at Arqana's December Breeding Stock Sale have produced a host of Group 1 performers in recent years, headed by Classic scorers Almanzor, Capri, or the top class Vadamos and Librisa Breeze. The 2019 Deauville catalogue features a star-studded consignment of 26 fillies and mares from the Aga Khan Studs, ...
"We have three scheduled newsletters -- daily, weekly, monthly -- which let subscribers choose the frequency they wish to be updated with the latest posts from the websites we aggregate. To help institutional and private publishers 'recycle' their older content and expose it those who might not have seen it, every week we dedicate a newsletter -- called the Editor's Choice Newsletter -- to one website, in rotation. No other content from any other website is featured in this dedicated newsletter.... A lot of effort has been spent to ensure that Ismaili Digest email newsletters are 100% mobile friendly."
His Highness the Aga Khan's address to both Houses of the Parliament of Canada in the House of Commons Chamber, Ottawa, Canada, 27 February 2014. Read full speech: ...
2004 Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Award recipient: Restoration of Al-Abbas, Yemen ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Canada today, accompanied by Princess Zahra, in advance of a ceremony to recognise the recipients of the 2019 Global Pluralism Award. Hazar Imam and Princess Zahra were welcomed in Ottawa by Ismaili Council for Canada President Ameerally Kassim-Lakha, AKDN Resident Representative for Canada Dr Mahmoud Eboo, and Global Centre for Pluralism Secretary General Meredith ...
Look and listen as ethnomusicologists Dr. Annette Sanger and Dr. James Kippen introduce the percussion orchestras known as "gamelan," which accompany Indonesia's famed shadow puppet plays, and perform some well-known pieces. ...
Musical Geographies of Central Asia Conference & Concert: London Uyghur Ensemble ...
YOUTUBE.COM -- A moving scene from "Dead Poets Society" starring Robin Williams. ...
By Shahzadi Devje (Toronto-based Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator) You're probably well aware that most Canadians still aren't eating enough fruit and vegetables. As well, one third get their total ...
Kamal Haji, a well-known name within the Ismaili Muslim community in the USA, has garnered praises on an international level for his lyrical aptitude. Originally from Pakistan, Kamal currently resides in ...
From November 1st to 3rd, 2019, Teamwork Arts, producers of the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival, brought to Adelaide, Australia a transnational celebration of cultural connections and new perspectives. Celebrated writers and ...
On September 28-29, 2019, Patrons' Circle supporters of the Aga Khan Museum came from around the world to attend our third annual Patrons' Appreciation Days. During these two days, Patrons participated in a number of exclusive activities and events, including a keynote panel with special guests facilitated by our Director and CEO, Henry Kim (Five Years of Impact), an excursion to the ...
Global -- Applications are now open for a series of eight short courses offered by the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) in 2020 as part of its continuing education programme. The short courses, which are open to members of the Jamat with an undergraduate degree and proficiency in English, are designed to introduce participants to a social, cultural, and civilisational approach ...
Ismaili Council for Pakistan -- "I have a firm belief that my business will grow. I want to earn enough so I can support the educational aspirations of the less-privileged children from my village." - Azeem Khan 24-year-old Azeem Khan was born in Immit, Gilgit-Baltistan with a disabled limb. This, unfortunately, restricted him from daily activities. Furthermore, due to financial constraints, ...
Paris, France, 12 November 2019 - His Highness the Aga Khan, founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), today joined over 30 world leaders for the opening session of the second Paris Peace Forum. Initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron, the Forum was founded on the principle that international cooperation is key to tackling global challenges and ensuring ...
YOUTUBE.COM -- Check out the most brilliant robberies ever! This list of top 9 intelligent criminals did some mind blowing capers: 9: Antwerp Diamond Heist, 8: The French Vacuum Gang, 7: The Banco Central Tunnel, 6: Gardner Museum Art Theft, 5: The Harry Winston Heist, 4: D.B. Cooper, 3: Al Capone, 2: Albert Spaggiari, 1: Frank William Abagnale Jr. ...
દુ'આ હજારો નિયામતો ને બરકતોની જનેતા છે દુ'આ હર બલાને કરે બેઅસર, એવી અસરદાર છે દુ'આ બચાવે હર મુશ્કેલી ને મુશીબતથી એવુ મોમીનનુ મજબુત હથીયાર છે દુ'આ મૌલા સાથનો સીધો સંવાદ ...
LIVE WEBCAST -- THE ISMAILI -- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 2019: 3:00pm Vancouver/Los Angeles (PST) ~ 4:00pm Calgary (MST) ~ 5:00pm Chicago/Houston (CST) ~ 6:00pm New York/Toronto (EST) ~ 11:00pm Lisbon/London (WET/BST) ~ 11:59pm Paris (CET) ~ THURSDAY 21 NOV 2:00am Nairobi (EAT) ~ 3:00am Dubai (GST) ~ 4:00am Karachi (PKT)/Dushanbe (TJT) ~ 4:30am Mumbai (IST) ~ 7:00am Singapore (SGT) ~ 10:00am Sydney (AEDT). Mawlana Hazar Imam will preside over the 2019 Global Pluralism Award Ceremony. The event will be livestreamed from Ottawa at the.ismaili/live ...
United Kingdom -- International Men's Day 2019What is it and why does it matter? There have been calls for an International Men's Day since the 1960's and in this era of empowering gender equality, you may have even thought to yourself "Why do women have an international celebration and not men?" or "Men's contributions and concerns deserve a day of recognition ...
