VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Canada for his Diamond Jubilee visit
Canada -- Mawlana Hazar Imam was greeted by government and Jamati leaders upon arriving in Ottawa on 1 May to commence his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada. ...
Diamond Jubilee Visit Canada
Canada -- PreviousNext Mubarak on the announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's upcoming Diamond Jubilee Visit to Canada! We hope the following information helps to ensure a peaceful and fulfilling experience for all those who will be participating in the Mulaqats. Please see the iiCanada App for the most recent information on activities and programs, and feel free to ask at the ...
Aga Khan arrives in Canada for official Diamond Jubilee visit
Ottawa, Canada, 1 May 2018 - His Highness the Aga Khan arrived in Ottawa today as part of an international celebration of his Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years as spiritual leader of the global Shia Ismaili Muslim community. The visit takes place at the invitation of the Government of Canada and includes an official dinner at Rideau Hall on Wednesday 2 ...
Journey of a Murid - Part 1: Announcement of the Visit
Canada -- As the Western Canadian Jamat prepares for Mawlana Hazar Imam's upcoming visit, we will travel along with murids during their journey to the momentous event through this multi-part series. When Ahsan Maredia went to Jamatkhana on Sunday, he had no idea the announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's visit to Western Canada would be made that day. The announcement inspired ...
Young adults tour institutional buildings in Jubilee Heritage Programme
Canada -- Approximately 170 young adults from across the U.S. and Canada participated in the Jubilee Heritage Programme over the weekend of 13-15 April 2018. The Jubilee Heritage Programme, a Diamond Jubilee initiative delivered by the Jubilee Programs and Activities Task forces for Canada and the USA as well as the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board, took the group of ...
Nuru Karim: An avant garde approach
Jubilee Arts -- Nuru Karim is an Indian architect and sculptor who believes that "art must be both experimental and innovative," and it is exactly this approach that he uses towards his creations. Despite not coming from a family of architects, Nuru's captivation with the form was "too strong to resist;" he has also been inspired by the Aga Khan Award ...
On Music of Pakistan: Shumaila Hemani's MA Thesis: Representing Pakistan through Folk Music and Dance
Author / Creator: Hemani, Shumaila Folk music is a site of contestation to define national culture and language amongst the cultural elites in Pakistan. The elites who established cultural institutions for ...
I have learned so much from God | Hafez
Hafiz: From 'The Gift' by Daniel Ladinsky Photo: Lubna Peerbhai - Earlier ...
Live Webcast: Diamond Jubilee Intercultural Concert from Stockholm, Sweden
Master Musicians of the Aga Khan Music Initiative:Feras Charestan (Qānun) Feras has performed as a qānun soloist with symphony orchestras and has been a member of popular bands as well as ...
VIDEO: Stories: Our American Journey!
Phantom of the Opera, RENT, Lion King... and now "Stories: Our American Journey!" This Diamond Jubilee grand theatrical production will showcase the American Ismaili Muslim Community's tales of inspiration, achievement, and hope through drama, music, and dance. #DiamondJubilee #OneJamat #Ismaili #OurAmericanJourney ...
Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan channels his interest on the work of the AKDN into an inspiring short film
"The people of the Northern Regions of Pakistan have faced emergencies one after another for centuries. And yet, people persevere and progress. They live with courage and hope in a place of both stunning beauty and the constant risk of danger. I, Aly Aga Khan, travelled to Pakistan and was honoured to be able to hear their stories. Their resilience and ...
Honours bestowed on the Aga Khan during his 60 years of Imamat: The President's Medal by The Architectural League of New York on May 18, 2017
We are humbled by His Highness's belief in the power of architecture to elevate human experience. By acknowledging not only the complexity and imperfection of the world we have created, but also its potential, His Highness the Aga Khan has set a magnificent example of stewardship and hope. On May 18, 2017, The Architectural League of New York presented its President's ...
The Aga Khan in Ottawa and Western Canada: A thorough and comprehensive coverage of his Diamond Jubilee visit
"I had the good fortune of getting to know the Aga Khan when I first met him as Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs. I soon came to admire his inspired and visionary thinking, which he advances as a part of a comprehensive and yet practical approach to addressing some of the world's most complex and challenging problems. His constant emphasis on ...
The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat participates in an emergency response drill and simulation exercise to prepare for natural disaster in Tajikistan
Darvoz, Tajikistan, 28 April 2018 - In collaboration with the Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defence (CoES) of Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast Division, and the local government including the police division and fire department, the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) took part in a joint emergency management drill and simulation exercise to test preparedness for natural disasters and emergency situations. ...
Chicken Keema
Nutrition Centre -- Healthy Hints Use lean chicken mince when preparing this dish so that you cut out most of the fat and fill up on lean protein. Serve with brown rice for more fibre, and use up the leftovers for a fresh lunch salad. 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 onions (finely chopped) 300 g (10.5 oz) chicken mince 60 g ...
Dr. Amina Jindani: Ibn Sina Award for medicine conferred on world renowned specialist for life long commitment to the eradication of tuberculosis
Top UK Award for Lifelong Champion of Tuberculosis Eradication By Raficq Abdulla, MA (Oxon.), MBEIqbal Nasim, Chief Executive of National Zakat Foundation, presenting the Ibn Sina Award for Excellence in Health ...
Prince Aly Muhammad releases a film about Northern Pakistan
Global -- Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan, the youngest son of Mawlana Hazar Imam, released a short film earlier today about communities residing in Northern Pakistan. Entitled, Close to Home, the film comes after Prince Aly Muhammad visited Gilgit-Baltistan in Northern Pakistan in October 2017 for a private visit. During this trip, Prince Aly Muhammad visited projects of the Aga Khan ...
Annisa Karim running for US Congress
Raised since age five in south Florida, Annisa () is a wildlife ecologist and works as a manager within the Lee County Department of Parks & Recreation, managing 35 staff and ...
The National Jubilee Arts Festival: visual arts reflect societal change and faith
United States -- When it comes to visual arts, artists begin the planning process with the conceptualization of ideas, the appropriate medium, and the mode of expression--all components actively engage to create an elaborate ensemble piece. Each artist aims to create an imaginative play on their canvas or in a sculpture. They brainstorm and may attempt several options, taking a multilateral ...
Amir Hemani selected for Noah Canada Internship in Hong Kong
Congratulations to VSE's Amir Hemani, a fourth-year Bachelor of International Economics student, who is one of four students selected to participate in the Noah Canada-Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada China Connect ...
Ismaili Community: Marching to the beat of its tradition
For generations, Ismaili Muslims have not only been enrolling their children in Scouts and Guides, but have also been making sure they become part of a band. The trill of bagpipes ...
The Winners of the 2nd Martha Farrell Award Announced
In association with Rizwan Adatia Foundation, Martha Farrell Award for Excellence in Women's Empowerment announced. Nadiya Shafi and Resource and Support Centre for Development declared as the winners of the 2nd ...
Raheel Lakhani: Organ Donation can change someone's life! | Jubilee Arts Pakistan - Virtual Reality Project
Artist and educator Raheel Lakhani's AV/VR project presented at the national level, Jubilee Arts festival in Islamabad, Pakistan. Click on the source to view, hear and experience the presentation in virtual ...
Global exhibition 'AKDN: Ethics in Action' comes to Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan, April 26, 2018: A global exhibition that showcases how leading with integrity can build a society based on inclusion and pluralism has been launched at a public event at ...
VIDEO: Close to Home
Prince Aly Aga Khan travelled to Northern Pakistan to meet with the resilient and brave communities who have withstood natural disasters for centuries. Inspired by their stories, he wrote and directed his first film, #ClosetoHome, about the perseverance of this community in the face of natural disasters. ...
Diamond Jubilee Theatrical Production: "Stories" - Call for Actors!
United States -- Calling all aspiring actors! The National Task Force for Arts and Culture is looking for talented individuals to audition for the signature Diamond Jubilee Theatrical Production called "Stories", which will be performed in your region. "Stories" will be an experience of a lifetime, and offers the opportunity to tell the powerful stories of our diverse American Ismaili Muslim ...
STEP Celebrates its Ninth Graduation
News story -- The graduation ceremony for the ninth cohort of the Institute's Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP) was held on 7 April 2018 at The Ismaili Centre, London. Thirty-six students from Canada, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uganda and the United States of America graduated at the ceremony with a double Master's degree: an MA in Education (Muslim Societies and Civilisations) ...
Husband and wife exemplify dedication to TKN service
TKN -- Over the past few years, Sadru and Nishat Damji have served on TKN assignments with several AKDN and Jamati institutions in many countries. A Senior Educator, Sadru Damji, has been engaged as a Consultant and Advisor with University of Central Asia (UCA), Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) and Aga Khan Education Board - Canada (AKEBC). He has contributed his ...
Professor Arif Babul & Team of Canadian Astronomers discover Newly found galaxy cluster - most massive structure in universe
Newly found galaxy cluster could become most massive structure in universe 'We've never observed a cluster like this before,' Canadian astronomer saysThis artist's impression of SPT2349-56 shows a group of interacting ...
Adam Kassam: Toronto will recover from fatal attack
My mother works on Yonge Street near Finch Avenue in Toronto. It is our version of Broadway and one of the most popular boulevards in the city. My close friend lives ...
Professor Alnoor Bhimani asks whether Finance is keeping up with Artificial Intelligence | LSE
On 16 April 2018, Professor Bhimani gave a talk at the Grant Thornton's CAM-I Meeting in London entitled "Artificial Intelligence and the Coming Transformation of Business: Is Finance leading or lagging?" ...
Mansoor Ladha: Diamond Jubilee time to affirm allegiance
Diamond Jubilee time to affirm allegiance by Mansoor Ladha The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's 10 million Shia Ismaili Muslims, is expected to visit western Canada in May as ...
Aga Khan comes to Vancouver to meet his followers - Essay: Understanding the Message of the Aga Khan
The Aga Khan IV, Imam to the world's 20 million Ismaili Muslims, will be in Vancouver from May 5th to 7th for meetings with his followers. The Aga Khan will likely ...
Q&A with music professor Ted Levin, Senior Project Consultant, Aga Khan Music Initiative
Professor Ted Levin teaches courses about world music and interdisciplinary music topics at the College. His work focuses on ethnomusicology and the music of Central Asia and Siberia. Levin has traveled ...
Interfaith Conference at the University of Pennsylvania - Co-Chaired by Aziz Nathoo, Interfaith Speaker & Peace Activist
HEALING THE SOUL OF THE NATION INTERFAITH CONFERENCE: Interfaith Conference held at the University of Pennsylvania - Co-Chaired by Aziz Nathoo, Interfaith Speaker & Peace Activist. Saturday, April 14th 2018 FEATURED ...
Azima Dhanjee, CEO ConnectHear, to speak at Digital Youth Summit 2018
Growing up with deaf parents, it always bothered Azima how a simple communication was a challenge for the deaf due to language barrier. This led her to begin ConnectHear along with ...
VIDEO: Highlights of the CCC conference at AKU
Highlights of the recent "Diamond Jubilee Triple-C Conference: Connecting Community to Consultation - Across Life Span" by Aga Khan Health Board for Pakistan which aimed at establishing a platform to connect health care professionals within the community to the Jamat at the grassroots level. The conference marked the formation and official launch of the "Ismaili Health Professionals' Association (IHPA)" which connects ...
Fahim Somani: Writing on the walls
Jubilee Arts -- While working within the Ismaili institutions, Fahim Somani became interested in architectural art projects, especially typography, and was intrigued by the diversity of scripts found in Islamic architecture. This initial interest has evolved into a full-fledged desire to create vibrant and colourful calligraphy using mixed media. These pieces express and reflect the emotions of one'ssoul, which Fahim believes ...
Zainul Mawji receives Trailblazer award for Women in Communications and Technology
OTTAWA, March 8th, 2018: Women in Communications and Technology (WCT) announced today the recipients of their prestigious Leadership Excellence Awards which recognize women, men and organizations committed to diversity and closing ...
