Dr. Ali Asani - Fighting Islamophobia with Art
World Spinning's Lark Clark has an indepth chat with Dr. Ali Asani. Professor of Indo-Muslim and Islamic Religion and Cultures at Harvard, Ali was in Calgary to give a talk entitled ...
Malika Ladha: Dermatology Resident Profile
Malika Ladha, a second year Dermatology resident-physician from Calgary, was recently profiled by the Resident Doctors of Canada. She has undertaken various research projects in clinical dermatology, history of medicine, and ...
Kabul Treated To Mughal Art Exhibition | TOLOnews
A selection of 72 high-quality Mughal reproductions will be on display at the Queens Palace in Babur Gardens for the next three months. Seventy two high quality reproductions of Mughal art ...
Keynote Lecture by Aga Khan Trust for Culture's Ratish Nanda at Tata Trust's Kalapana (2018)
A lecture presentation on Day 2 of Kalapana 2018, on 'Rethinking Conservation: Qutb Shahi Heritage Park, Golconda, Hyderabad' was given by Ratish Nanda, conservation architect and CEO, Aga Khan Trust for ...
Event at the High Commission for Pakistan in London: An Illustrated talk by Dr Wafi Momin: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III: A Muslim Leader of the Twentieth Century
The Pakistan Society Presents Wednesday, 4th April, 2018 - Time: 6.00 - Venue: High Commission for Pakistan, 36 Lowndes Square, London SW1X 8JN. Although Aga Khan III, Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah ...
Eating THIS daily could slash your risk of heart disease...by almost a quarter! | Shahzadi Devje
Eating a handful of this simple snack daily could reduce your risk of heart disease by nearly 25%, according to a study by Harvard University. In one of the largest studies ...
How the Ismaili Imam teaches the Esoteric Interpretation (ta'wil) of the Holy Qur'an
You see, my mission is situated on three levels. Firstly, religious: it concerns a symbolic exegesis of the Qur'an: interpreting the Divine Word, the adapting the needs of each community to the time; refashioning the law, constantly and relentlessly. Wherever one finds an Ismaili community, there exists a commission of theologians that engages in this research. But nothing is decided without ...
A Fusion of Talent and Culture at the Northeast Jubilee Arts Festival: Celebrating the Diversity of the Jamat through the Arts
United States -- Visitors at the Jubilee Arts Festival were engulfed by the flair creativity the young Jamati members displayed on stage. Not only did they move the audience by their sheer talent but they also showcased the diversity of traditions and cultures that represent the Jamat. The Festival began with a chorus of the Matki Band's traditional instruments complementing each ...
Inside the restoration work at Henrique Mendonça Palace - Seat of Ismaili Imamat in Portugal
We entered the future world headquarters of the Ismaili Imamat to see the restoration works of the Mendonça mansion. In July, the first phase will be completed to conclude 60 years ...
Rare Kabul exhibition brings taste of Mughal art back home
A woman looks at art exhibition at Babur Garden in Kabul, Afghanistan March 31, 2018. Picture taken March 31, 2018. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail KABUL (Reuters) - An exhibition that reproduces the precious treasures ...
About Ismaili Ignition
The vision for Ismaili Ignition is to "help reignite the passion to think for ourselves and encourage each intellect to express itself." We hope, thereby, to help bring every intellect in the Jamat to bear on, and reflect on community issues so we can better understand them in today's intellectual context, utilising our three tools: Proposals, Interviews, and Questions.
Jubilee Arts Festival Kindles Inspiration for Central US Jamat
United States -- Bright green plastic melted at a scorching 185 degrees Fahrenheit and oozed out of a 3D pen. Sketches mesmerized spectators as they were lifted off of the paper. Onlookers stood next to the artist as he held up blocks of Arabic script and a group-crafted green diamond. On this table, viewers saw vision and technology unite to magically ...
Exclusive: North American Launch of Diasporic Distractions in Canada May 6th 2018
Mohamed Keshavjee. Photo credit Pervaiz Machiwala Diasporic Distractions a book of short stories which captures the essence of Asian Diasporic experiences in Africa and beyond in the 60s and 70s will be ...
Sur & Sangeet of Ottawa stormed the Auditorium with sufistic voice of Saba Rawjani at Jubilee Arts National Festival Toronto
Saba Rawjani of Ottawa and lead singer of her band Sur & Sangeet opened the 6th and last segment of Talent show at Jubilee Arts Festival Toronto with her sufi number ...
Aga Khan Foundation Youth Summit Exhibition Dallas
The Aga Khan Foundation invites you and your family to the 2018 Youth Summit featuring the works of high school students who have participated in the art, spoken word, and innovative ...
Ismaili Muslim Students Association (IMSA, Texas, USA) stand up for refugees with charity event | The Daily Texan
The Student Activity Center auditorium was filled with laughs Thursday night, but the reason behind the event was much more serious. The second annual Stand Up for Refugees night brought together ...
Vazirabad makes history
He becomes the first horse to win a third consecutive Dubai Gold Cup. VAZIRABAD made history today when winning a third consecutive Gr.2 Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan. Under a patient ride from Christophe Soumillon, the six-year-old gelding showed a devastating turn of foot to come from the back of the field and win comfortably in a record breaking time. He ...
Jubilee Arts Canada: The Storm-Bucket Troop
Group of five girls from Mississauga, Ontario (Sanesha Hajiyanee(12), Alicia Khiyani (12), Rania Pirbhai(13), Samya Ali(13), Isbah Jamal(13)) performed this composition titled "The Storm" at the recently held National Jubilee Arts ...
Lubna Peerbhai: Sketch (drawing)
As a free spirit, Lubna wasn't aware of her artistic talents until much later in life. One day she was a stay-at-home mom, the next day she learned she had a ...
Amin Kanji and Mustafa Lalani: Tabloons (Tabla and Spoon - Fusion)
Amin Kanji (Mississauga, ON) on spoons and Mustafa Lalani (Brampton, ON) on Tabla came together and performed this playful Jugalbandi, fusion of music at the Canada Jubilee Arts festival recently held ...
Special Good Friday Event at the Aga Khan Museum
GOOD FRIDAY 2018: Date: Mar 30, 2018 10:00AM - Mar 30, 2018 06:00PM Join us on Good Friday from 10 am to 6 pm! Discover the arts of world civilizations through ...
Most giftable books: 50 Mosques | The Globe & Mail
For the well-travelled aesthete on your list, Maryam Siddiqi selects the holiday season's most giftable books, which transport readers to inspiring locales The colours, patterns and architectural designs of more than ...
Diamond Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam in Lisbon: Prepare & book your trip NOW for the "highest point" of the celebrations
BY ABDULMALIK MERCHANT (Publisher/Editor Simerg, Barakah and Simergphotos, .com) Friends meeting friends at the magnificent Lisbon Ismaili Centre during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of His Highness the Aga Khan in 2008. Photo: Nurin Merchant. Note: This post will be updated at regular intervals as more information become available. Lisbon: The "highest point" of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Flights to Lisbon are ...
Diamond Jubilee Celebration to be staged in Lisbon in July 2018
Global -- The Ismaili Leaders' International Forum (LIF) announced on 21 March that Mawlana Hazar Imam will visit Portugal in July 2018 to attend events marking the conclusion of the Diamond Jubilee Year, including a Diamond Jubilee festival and a Darbar open to all Jamats. Responding to an official invitation from the government, Mawlana Hazar Imam will engage in official government ...
Jubilee Arts to host first International Arts Festival from 06 to 09 July, 2018 in Lisbon
Jubilee Arts -- Over the past few months, thousands of artists from around the world have participated in regional and national arts festivals as part of Jubilee Arts, a Diamond Jubilee international programme celebrating a wide range of artistic disciplines including dance, film, musical performance, visual arts, poetry, graphic design, and more. These celebrations will culminate in the inaugural International Arts ...
IC EVENT: Webcast: Humanity from space with Dr Thirsk
IC EVENT ON 29 March 2018 -- Ismaili Centre Toronto -- Join us for a live webcast from the Ismaili Centre Toronto, with former astronaut and University of Calgary Chancellor Robert Thirsk, who will offer a unique perspective about custodianship of the Earth and overcoming some of the greatest challenges we face when making decisions about our world. Dr Thirsk will ...
Book review by Zahir Dhalla: Under the Eaves of Architecture - Philip Jodidio
Book Review "Under the Eaves of Architecture- The Aga Khan: Builder and Patron" by Philip Jodidio. Golden Jubilee Edition 2007, Prestel Publishing. 216 pages, 100s of photos, images, commentary. 9"x11" hardcover ...
Egypt's Fatimid dynasty pieces on display | Shine News China
"This ivory horn tells us a lot about the relationship between the Fatimids and the continent of Africa because a lot of luxury raw materials were actually imported into Cairo from ...
Webinar with Sam Dossa: How Emotional Intelligence plays a vital role in your work & personal life
Emotional intelligence is widely known to be a key component of effective leadership. The ability to be perceptively in tune with yourself and your emotions, as well as having sound situational ...
Unique concert to honour 60 years of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan
Friends, we invite you to join us for a truly unique performance! A dazzling array of virtuosic musicians will... -- AKMI (@agakhanmusic) February 22, 2018 Source: ...
Photographs from Jubilee Arts Festival - Canada
via Snapshots of the Talent Showcase this afternoon at the Jubilee Arts National Festival. Photo: Rukhsar Jaffer #JACanada #CelebratetheArts #DiamondJubilee #OneJamat A post shared by jubileeartscanada (@jubileeartscanada) on Mar 24, ...
Prime Minister Trudeau's remarks for Navroz at the Ismaili Centre in Toronto
Prime Minister Trudeau celebrates Novroz at the Ismaili Centre in Toronto. March 21, 2018 And I think there is no better example of that than, as Malik pointed out, the over one ...
Aga Khan Diamond Jubilee: Canadian Ismailis volunteered over 1M hours | The Province
The Ismaili Civic 150 initiative was launched on Sep. 17 last year with the pledge of one million hours of service and the community engaging in a day of service. Since ...
TRANSFORMING EDUCATION IN INDIA
India -- It's a bright Monday morning as Soni Kumari hops on the bus for a long commute to work. She'll spend the rest of her day at the store of a major national coffee chain, whipping up orders to ensure that coffee lovers get their cafe latte just right. It may seem like just another day for those who watch ...
Aga Khan School, Sidhpur celebrates its Silver Jubilee
India -- 1990 was a year that rode the winds of change for the education system in Sidhpur, a town that gracefully sits on the bank of the Saraswati river in the northern part of Gujarat. In the late 1980s, while India was still wafting in the glory of the cricket world cup, Mr. Maredia Rahim Kasam (Chairman, Aga Khan Education ...
Diamond Jubilee visit to Kenya confirmed
Global -- The Ismaili Leaders' International Forum has announced that Mawlana Hazar Imam, at the invitation of the Government, has confirmed that he will visit Kenya in April 2018. Alongside engaging in activities relating to initiatives of the Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network, Mawlana Hazar Imam will grant a Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Nairobi for the Kenya jurisdiction ...
Canadian Ismaili artists showcase their skills in a nationwide festival in Toronto to celebrate Aga Khan's Diamond Jubilee
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY ABDULMALIK MERCHANT (Editor: Barakah, Simerg and Simergphotos) CLASS, BEAUTY AND TALENT INSPIRE VAST CROWDS IN ISMAILI JUBILEE ARTS NATIONAL FESTIVAL Stage performance. Photo: Barakah/Malik Merchant. Stage performance. Photo: Barakah/Malik Merchant Stage performance. Photo: Barakah/Malik Merchant Stage performance. Photo: Barakah/Malik Merchant. Stage performance. Photo: Barakah/Malik Merchant Dancers Rehana Meru (left) and Azaz Hussain who figure in the series ...
