"Having It All...", Aaron Sherinian, Aga Khan Development Network
Aaron Sherinian leads the global communications team of AKDN. Source: Ermitage International School of France ...
Two Ismailis honored as Women of Distinction (2018)
YWCA Metro Vancouver has announced the recipients of its 35th annual Women of Distinction Awards. More than 1,200 guests and volunteers gathered on June 7, 2018 at the JW Marriott Parq ...
Ali Velshi Lectures Inspire University of Central Asia (UCA) Students and Guests
Renowned TV personality and Co-host of MSNBC's "Live with Velshi and Ruhle", Ali Velshi took several days off from his busy schedule during the end of May to share his knowledge ...
For Ramadan, More Muslims Shape Diets Around Physical And Mental Health | NPR
For some dietitians and food bloggers, fasting and wellness go hand in hand. Shahzadi Devje, Toronto-based dietician, food blogger and chair of the Ismaili Nutrition Centre, emphasizes that Ramadan is about ...
VIDEO: Mawla Mawla (Rockin' Raas Remix) -- Fez Meghani, Aftab Ali & Tina Ali Mohammad
Song Lyrics & Composition: Fez Meghani; Music: Udan Khatola; Vocals: Fez Meghani, Aftab Ali, Tina Ali Mohammad; Lead & Acoustic Guitars: Shahid Rehman. ...
Part 36 -- Diamond Jubilee RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features Diamond Jubilee: Celebrations -- 2017 Year in Review; Song -- USA Official One Jamat Song by Kamal Haji and others; Dance -- Different Dances from GB Hunza (HD Video); Expressions -- Jubilee Arts National Festival -- Toronto by Sangeet Ottawa; Collections -- Stories: "Our American Journey" in Florida; Song -- Maah-e-Ramzan by Firdous Feroz Ali ... and more. ...
Solitude and Leadership
[H/T MOHIB EBRAHIM] -- THEAMERICANSCHOLAR.ORG -- ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Very highly recommended! -- If you want others to follow, learn to be alone with your thoughts The lecture below was delivered to the plebe class at the United States Military Academy at West Point in October 2009. My title must seem like a contradiction. What can solitude have to do with leadership? Solitude means ...
The power of introverts
TED.COM -- In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated. When I was nine years old, I went off to summer camp for the ...
UK Mulaqat Information
United Kingdom -- Key information on the Mulaqat for the UK Jurisdiction Jamat. Registration All members of the Jamat across the Jurisdiction must register on IIUK.org in order to access the UK or France Mulaqat. Registration has now closed and cards are being printed for a ll those who have completed registration. Details on card collection will be available in due ...
Teachers from California State University, Northridge, visit Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
Global -- "The Academies have a dual mission: to provide an outstanding education to exceptional students from diverse backgrounds, and to provide world-class training for a growing corps of inspiring teachers." Mawlana Hazar Imam, Peterson Lecture, Meeting of the International Baccalaureate, Atlanta, 18 April, 2008. Trading hemispheres, oceans, and cultures, two California State University, Northridge (CSUN) professors arrived at the Aga ...
GALLERY: His Highness the Aga Khan and his previous visits to the United Kingdom jurisdiction
June 2018 - This Diamond Jubilee visit of His Highness the Aga Khan to the United Kingdom reminds us of the longstanding connections between the Ismaili Community, the institutions of the Aga Khan Development Network and the United Kingdom. ...
NEW: Aga Khan IV. In conversation with Anver Versi, Editor, New African.
SCRIBD.COM -- His Highness the Aga Khan is one of the most iconic figures in the world. As the Imam of the 15m-strong Shia Ismaili Muslim community worldwide, he is more than a leader and a guide. As a direct descendant of Muhammad, the Holy Prophet of Islam through his daughter Fatima and his cousin and son-in-law, Ali, he is ...
Math Professor Fixes Projector Screen
YOUTUBE.COM -- A prank I did for April Fool's Day for my math class. ...
Aga Khan and Arrowfield co-bred colt unbeaten in Australia
Group 1 winner The Autumn Sun is a nephew of Azamour. The partnership between the Aga Khan Studs and Arrowfield Stud reaped rich rewards at the weekend as THE AUTUMN SUN, bred jointly by the two operations, lifted the Group 1 JJ Atkins Plate. By star Australian sire Redoute's Choice, THE AUTUMN SUN is a son of Azmiyna, an unraced Galileo ...
Pulling Back the Curtain on Ismaili Digest & Ismaili Ignition | A Team Interview
Rather than explain Ismaili Digest and Ismaili Ignition just on their About pages -- which are rarely read -- we thought it would be more refreshing for the Jamat if we, as the team behind the projects, shared the vision, insights, objectives and purpose behind the projects as well as our insights on questions we feel the Jamat might have.
31 years on, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan's Rita Hayworth Gala marks unrelenting fight against Alzheimer's disease
By A. Maherali For over three decades now and every year since the mid-eighties, on the Saturday before Mother's Day Sunday, Princess Yasmin hosts a grand gala dinner in memory of ...
Poetry Is Making A Big Comeback In The U.S., Survey Results Reveal | NPR
In half a decade, the number of U.S. adults who are reading poetry has nearly doubled. That's according to the results of a new survey by the National Endowment for the ...
Marc-Andre Blanchard: Canada's Representative to the Ismaili Imamat
An honour and privilege to represent Canada to the Ismaili Imamat. The #Ismaili community makes a significant contribution in Canada and throughout the world. The #AgaKhan celebration of pluralism is an ...
UAE and AKDN in Dhaka, Bangladesh, discuss ways of cooperation and development
H.E, Saed Al-Mheiri in the presence of Mr. Abdullah Al-Hamoudi in his office Mr. Munir M.Merali resident diplomatic representative of Aga Khan Develpment Network in Dhaka to discuss ways of cooperation ...
Teaching About Islam in U.S. Schools | Academy for Educational Studies
Individual Manuscripts: Introduction: Teaching About Islam in U.S. Schools Natasha Hakimali Merchant When Exposure Falls Short: Islamophobia Beyond Islam Natasha Hakimali Merchant Teaching Islam without the Phobia: What We can Learn ...
Spend the day with an Empire of Enlightenment | Aga Khan Museum
The World of the Fatimids bears witness to a remarkable dynasty that built one of the world's oldest universities, compiled one of its greatest libraries, and fostered a flowering of the ...
Watch "Behind the Scenes - One Jamat Celebration Dance and Musical Score"
Watch "Behind the Scenes - One Jamat Celebration Dance and Musical Score" on #Vimeo -- Kamal Haji (@kamalhaji) June 4, 2018 ...
Building Understanding: Aga Khan Garden, Alberta
University of Alberta Botanic Garden: Construction of the 4.8 hectare Aga Khan Garden is well underway. Construction of the spectacular new feature garden, made possible by a $25-million donation to the ...
University botanical gardens and arboreta are more than just pretty places
Many of these campus gardens have become leaders in botanical education, horticultural research and conservation. University Affairs: Until recently, the existence of a two-million-year-old tree had been suggested only through fossil ...
8th annual Indian Summer Festival returns to Vancouver
Indo-Canadian Voice: THE 8th annual Indian Summer Festival returns to Vancouver, bringing global arts and culture to venues across the city from July 5 to 15. A continent-spanning range of award-winning ...
Student showcase work after photography workshop
Daily Nation: Twenty high school students on Saturday showcased a collection of photographs at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa following a week-long workshop. The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) organised the ...
Pick up some popcorn for the International Film Festival
Global -- As part of the inaugural Jubilee Arts International Arts Festival, Lisbon will play host to the International Film Festival this July, presenting the diversity and talented work of filmmakers from around the world. Ever wanted to experience the thrill of a red carpet event? Well, look no further than the International Film Festival (IFF) at the inaugural Jubilee Arts ...
Dr. Karim H. Karim on IIS, Opinion and Debates, and Echo Chambers | Ignition Interview
In this exclusive Ignition Interview with Dr. Karim H. Karim (former Co-Director of Institute of Ismaili Studies and current Director of the Carleton Centre for the Study of Islam), he candidly shared his insights on knowledge bubbles and their effect on the Ismaili community and institutions, including the IIS. Dr. Karim also discussed the vision and challenges behind the highly successful Second International Ismaili Studies Conference he hosted in March 2017.
AKAH and UNWFP provide training to build capacity of Government Officials and Community Representatives in Community Based Disaster Risk Management
Islamabad, Pakistan, 9 June 2018 - The Department of Emergency Management of the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH), formerly FOCUS Pakistan, in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) organised a six-day training session in Islamabad on Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM). The training was attended by 38 participants including government officials and community leaders from Chitral ...
The First Microfinance Bank, Afghanistan launches loan product for Afghan Returnees
Kabul, Afghanistan, 9 June 2018 - The First MicroFinance Bank, Afghanistan (FMFB-A) today announced the launch of Awdat, a new loan product designed for vulnerable Afghan returnees who may not be able to avail loans from local banks due to their unique risk profile and vulnerable socioeconomic condition. Six million Afghan refugees were hosted in Pakistan and Iran, making Afghanistan one ...
Ethics in Action / Éthique en Action
France -- Toutes les informationsAccueil / HomeVisite de Mawlana Hazar Imam au Jamat de France, Belgique, Suisse et Côte d'IvoireInscription / RegistrationLieu / VenueTransports / TransportationHébergement / AccommodationSanté / HealthProgrammesVolontariat / VolunteersÀ vérifier avant de quitter la maison / Checklist Before Leaving HomeEthics in ActionFoire aux questions / FAQ " Ethics in Action " (Éthique en Action) est une exposition proposée ...
Salman Bhojani: "We are encouraged to build bridges with other communities" | Dallas News
He said he saw running for City Council as a way to give back to his community -- a teaching that is at the core of his Ismaili Muslim faith. "We ...
MasterChef season 9 premiere: Farhan Momin of Atlanta, Duluth
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: When Farhan Momin was seven years old, he'd play assistant to mom in the kitchen, given the responsibility of cutting up fresh vegetables -- with a kid-friendly knife, ...
Sara Ismail's boutique in Lisbon shortlisted for World Spa Awards - Vote & Support
A boutique tour operator from Portugal - @Tripforwellness - managed by Sara Ismail from Lisbon, has been shortlisted for the World Spa Awards in the category "Best Spa & Wellness Tour ...
