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Exclusive: The conclusion of a stirring account of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Darbar in Lisbon on July 11, 2018 - the "highest point" of his Diamond Jubilee
[If you have not yet read the stirring first part of Zafeera Kassam's account of the Darbar in Lisbon, please do so before you read this final piece. Also, re-reading Part 1 may engage you even more deeply with what you are about to read -- a fascinating journey into the Darbar of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, ...
Sonal Dhanani: The Journey of Gratitude
The Journey of Gratitude. By Sonal Dhanani I recently have experienced the Global Darbar ceremony which is a religious ceremony of the Shia Imami Ismaili Community. The entire Journey of making ...
Kenya: Aga Khan Foundation Launches Sh.586 Million Youth Development Initiative To Spur Entrepreneurship
The Aga Khan Foundation in conjunction with the Lamu Youth Alliance and the Lamu Youth Professionals Association have partnered in a youth development initiative to fund various youth groups within the ...
VIDEO: Ecstasy and Enlightenment
In this 21 min. interview, Professor Ali Asani examines the place of the ginans, Ismaili devotional literature of South Asia, within the larger literary and religious traditions of the Subcontinent. In addition, Profesor Asani also examines the Khojki script in which the ginans were transcribed, once they were committed to writing.
Pir Shams Urges Spiritual Awareness 24/7 -- Ginan Garbi With Music
[H/T VISITOR SUGGESTION] -- YOUTUBE.COM -- Recited by Alijah Gulamhussein Gulamani. This is a ginan garbi, a subgenre within ginans (devotional hymns) where the lyrics are set to dance. In modern times, they are recited in more religious settings by Ismailis. According to folklore, Pir Shams used these garbis in the 14th Century for proselytising where he would participate in dancing with ...
CBC Documentary Profiles Dr. Naheed Dosani and a New Hospice for the Homeless in Toronto
Journey Home Hospice, a new hospice that provides high-quality health care services and a safe, welcoming space for Toronto's homeless, recently opened its doors. The hospice is a partnership involving the ...
After 25 years of being homeless, I learned there's one simple thing you can do to help
[H/T MOHIB EBRAHIM] -- THEGUARDIAN.COM -- I felt so invisible that sometimes being bashed was a relief - at least the thugs were engaging with me. There are as many pathways to homelessness as there are homeless people in the world. For some, it's a sudden freefall triggered by a lost job, a broken home life or some other seismic personal upheaval. ...
Exclusive: An inspiring and moving account of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Darbar in Lisbon on July 11, 2018 - Part 1 of the highest point of the Diamond Jubilee of His Highness the Aga Khan
[As a prelude to her excellent essay below, Zafeera Kassam has written a very interesting short piece highlighting some of the key events and ceremonies that took place from July 5th as part of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Lisbon. Before reading the following essay, may we recommend that you read Zafeera's prelude-- ed.] By ZAFEERA KASSAM Part 1 ...
International Art Gallery explores the art of diversity
Diamond Jubilee Celebration -- During the Diamond Jubilee Celebration, the Jubilee Arts International Art Gallery displayed 129 works of art, selected from thousands of submissions around the world. Through paintings, photographs, sculptures, textiles, installations, digital art, and mixed media, artists showcased the talent and rich diversity within the global Jamat. Artist spotlights, guest panels, workshops, and the art gallery itself engaged, ...
Composer, sitarist Mohamed Assani is excited about the future of Ismaili music
Canada -- Pursuing a career in music or the arts is not for the faint of heart. One's success depends on talent and undying determination because the road to financial viability is usually long and filled with obstacles. Musical composer Mohamed Assani has both of these qualities, yet he didn't truly arrive until he learned to play the sitar about 17 ...
This Calgary student throws birthday parties for kids worldwide | CBC News
A 21-year-old chemical engineering student has been honoured for her academic achievements but also her exceptional charitable work after catching the birthday party bug at age 12 with help from an ...
The Aga Khan's Diamond Jubilee in Lisbon: Visitors react to Prince Hussain's animal photos and convey messages to him; viewers want to see more of his works
Introduced by ABDULMALIK MERCHANT Prince Hussain Aga Khan's animal photosexhibited during Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Lisbon drew very large crowds, young and old alike. Viewers were very surprised to learn about the Prince's interest in animal photography, and gave insights into the photos that captivated them the most. Some took the interviewing opportunity to convey messages to Prince ...
A garden hanging on in time
A casual drive on Delhi roads will make you catch a glimpse of the many tombs, serais, baolis and monuments that the Capital boasts of. One such gem is the16th century ...
From Toronto to Baghdad: new Aga Khan exhibit helps rebuild destroyed university library | CBC News
A new interactive Toronto art exhibit will connect Torontonians to students in Iraq, by transforming an empty library into a collaborative donation. Source: From Toronto to Baghdad: new Aga Khan exhibit ...
Words of Wisdom: The great Muslim philosophers, scientists, astronomers and writers of the classical age of Islam
Their Excellencies Governor General Adrienne Clarkson and Mr. John Ralston Saul with His Highness the Aga Khan at Rideau Hall, Ottawa. Photo: AKDN Humanities curricula in many educational institutions in the ...
Taking Away the Phones Won't Solve Our Teenagers' Problems
NYTIMES.COM -- ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Please also see "Simon Sinek on Millennials in the Workplace," on media addiction, posted last week in "Wednesday Wisdom" -- Apple has introduced new software designed to help users restrict the time they spend on their phones -- just change your settings and your favorite app will lock you out after a certain number of hours. It's ...
The First Golden Buzzer Britain's Got Talent 2018 | Magic & Emotion Make You Cry
YOUTUBE.COM -- The First Golden Buzzer Britain's Got Talent 2018 | Magic & Emotion Make You Cry ...
VIDEO: Documentary: A Life's Work - His Highness The Aga Khan
A film by Veroika Hofer. The Aga Khan, the head of the Muslim-Shia religious community called the Ismailis, is known in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Canada as a quiet and effective diplomat, a bridge builder and a benefactor. ...
The epochal finale in Lisbon of the Aga Khan's Diamond Jubilee: (1) Prelude to an exclusive narrative of Mawlana Hazar Imam's darbar
By ZAFEERA KASSAM The word that was uppermost in my mind was the word 'FINALE' and this very small word, finale, actually gives visions and intimations of grandeur, of explosive colours and celebrations that would give a fitting end to what was certainly an epochal year. The year of our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee. And certainly a finale it ...
Sea The Stars filly pure class in Irish Oaks
Sea Of Class a fourth Classic winner for Sea The Stars. The daughter of SEA THE STARS, SEA OF CLASS, put up a magnificent performance to lift the Irish Oaks, and in doing so became the ninth individual Group 1 winner for her sire, and his fourth Classic scorer. The exciting filly was held up in last position for much of ...
Expresso Magazine Article: Interview with His Highness the Aga Khan in Lisbon, Portugal
By Alexandra Carita for Expresso Magazine (in Portuguese - subscription required). Sources: Excerpt of the text: Excerpt of the text: All related More... ...
CEO, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Rumina Velshi delivers Keynote International Atomic Energy Agency Address
Incoming President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Rumina Velshi delivers keynote International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) address at Ottawa Conference on July 18th 2018. All related More... ...
Walking in Lisbon: Tagus River - Rio Tejo
Riverside on Rio Tejo River Tagus Fountain by Praça do Comércio Praça do Comércio Commerce square on Riverside Rio Tejo River Tagus Gate: Commerce square on Riverside Rio Tejo River Tagus ...
Words of Wisdom: The need for better understanding across cultures has never been greater
"The need for better understanding across cultures has never been greater - nor more pressing. We must do our utmost to value and protect what is greatest in our common heritage. ...
Government of Portugal and the Aga Khan Development Network supported conference on Migrant, Refugee, Asylum Seeking Women and Girls in Greece
SOUNION, GREECE - 27-28 SEPTEMBER As a follow-up of the recommendations of the Lisbon Forum 2016 roundtable on "Women refugees, migrants and asylum seekers in Europe and the Southern Mediterranean: Meet ...
Buried truth: Restoration of the Qutb Shahi tombs leads to surprising discoveries
TOURIST GUIDES AT the Qutb Shahi tombs--among the oldest heritage sites in Hyderabad--have a sheepish look these days. Until two years ago, they were reeling out the myth that Sultan Quli ...
Aga Khan's Diamond Jubilee celebrated | Daily Sun Dhaka
The Diamond Jubilee commemoration represents both recognition of the Aga Khan's work over 60 years and an opportunity to launch wide-ranging new initiatives for improving quality of life.His Highness the Aga ...
Dr. Karim Budhwani wins Startup Executive of the Year Award from Economic Development Partnership of Alabama
Entrepreneurs share stories of success at EDPA's Imerge Event The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama's (EDPA) "imerge" event, recognizes and promotes successful entrepreneurs and their businesses in Birmingham, giving advice to ...
Former Focus Humanitarian Director, Sulaiman Mehdi appointed new Chairman of Pakistan Stock Exchange
KARACHI: Sulaiman Mehdi, the chief executive of Cyan Limited, has been appointed as the new chairman of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), a statement said on Thursday. Earlier this month, the Securities ...
22 Rules for Creating Work That Stands the Test of Time
THOUGHTCATALOG.COM -- Very few of us sit down to create art or work they hope will disappear. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a writer, a designer, a journalist, a producer, a filmmaker, a comedian, a blogger, an actor, a whatever, the whole point is to make something meaningful, something that lasts. To make something "imperishable," to achieve, as a translator once said of ...
Religious Festivals, Rites and Ceremonies
IICANADA.ORG -- ISMAILI INSTITUTIONS CANADA -- ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Originally published in Ilm Magazine (UK) -- This article seeks to explain briefly the nature, position, and function of festivals, rites and ceremonies in religion. The terms "rites and ceremonies" will be used interchangeably to mean the religious ceremonies rather than non-religious ones because the ensuing discussion concentrates on the meaning of ceremonies in a religious sense. ...
VIDEO: Celebrating our Volunteers
Uganda -- We salute and thank all the volunteers for their hard work and dedicated service during the Diamond Jubilee Year. ...
Ma -- Shelina Shariff-Zia
Excerpt:Ma in 1963 in the house's front garden with me and Hussein Ramji. Photo: Shelina Shariff-Zia I remember when Ma first told me about herself; it was a weekday afternoon ...
