VIDEO: Aa Bhi Ja -- Nabeel & Tasmina Lakhani | Diamond Jubilee Song
On the occasion of Diamond Jubilee, a tribute to His Highness The Aga Khan - our beloved 'Mawlana Hazar Imam', by Nabeel & Tasmina Lakhani. ...
Aga Khan University Among Top 250 in World For Studying Medicine | The Academia
The Aga Khan University Karachi is the only Pakistani university named among the best universities in the world for studying medicine, reinforcing its position as the country's top medical school. The ...
Sunder Nursery gives Delhi a beautifully restored green space - and a template for heritage
In 2007, a memorandum to redevelop Sunder Nursery was signed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, a global Ismaili institution, with Delhi's Central Public Works Department, the Archaeological Survey of ...
AKU alumnae contribute expertise to strengthen nursing capacity at alma mater
TKN -- Two Aga Khan University (AKU) alumnae, Dr. Amina Huda and Salima Pirani, volunteered with AKU Karachi for two weeks in February and March this year. Many other AKU alumnae and alumni have also previously served as TKN volunteers with the University and the Hospital.Dr. Huda is a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and currently works at the Stanford University Hospital, Palo ...
Building Digital Financial Services capacity at AKAM institutions
TKN -- Financial inclusion is a key area of focus for the AKDN. The Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM), which manages several microfinance institutions across Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa, launched an initiative in 2016 to improve access to basic financial services for unbanked and underbanked communities through Digital Financial Services (DFS).Karim Jindani (from Pakistan) is a DFS ...
Get to know Rozina Yaqub, participant Big Brother Canada
Name: Rozina Yaqub Age: 49 Hometown: Toronto, ON Occupation: Religious educator Relationship status: Married Describe yourself in three words: Bubbly, aggressive, and happy. There are many sides to Big Brother. Let's ...
The World of the Fatimids goes on display in Toronto | Ahram Online Egypt
A collection of Fatimid artefacts from Cairo arrived in Toronto on Tuesday for inclusion in a temporary exhibition at the city's Aga Khan Museum. The exhibition, titled The World of the ...
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His Highness the Aga Khan meets with Governor and Chief Minister of Maharashtra on last day of 10-day visit to India
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 1 March 2018 - His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, and founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), today met with Honourable Shri C.Vidyasagar Rao, Governor of Maharashtra at the Raj Bhavan, as well as Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, who called upon him at his ...
Aga Khan Academies partners with Ryerson University on training for innovation
Canada, 1 March 2018 - The Aga Khan Academies global network of schools and Ryerson University have established a partnership to help develop Academies students as part of the next wave of socially conscious young innovators. Ryerson is providing 12 fellowships over three years for Academies students and faculty to attend the Ryerson DMZ Sandbox Basecamp summer programme, an intensive six-week ...
Part 30 -- Diamond Jubilee RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features Diamond Jubilee: Event - Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Kenya; Song -- Swahili Geet by Aly Sunderji; Event -- Opening Ceremony Celebrations in Houston, TX; Song -- Aa Bhi Ja by Nabeel & Tasmina Lakhani; Devotional Music -- Ya Ali Mawla Ya Ali by Taj Esmail; Celebrations -- Vancouver Padhramni is Confirmed...and more. ...
Aga Khan set to meet Maharashtra governor and CM
Spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community landed on Wednesday; will address followers at Mumbai University ground in Kalina on Thursday to celebrate his diamond jubilee as Imam. The Aga ...
Mohammed Wajihuddin: Aga Khan to address 40,000 followers at Mumbai University's Kalina campus
Mumbai-based Ismailis have produced many eminent citizens like oncologist Dr Sultan Pradhan, business tycoon Azim Premji, banker Nasser Munjee, solicitor Suhail Nathani, bureaucrat Reshma Lakhani and politician Amin Patel and musical ...
Mahmood Ali requested Aga Khan to take up the beautification of Golcondo Fort
Hyderabad, Feb 28 (Munsif News): Deputy Chief Minister (Revenue) Mohammad Mahmood Ali called on His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan at Falaknuma Palace, during their discussion the Deputy Chief Minister has ...
LEGO Robotics, English Upgrading and Math Numeracy programs delivered in Tajikistan
TKN -- Three Canadian TKN volunteers - Sobia Makhani, Ashna Suchak and Kais Khimji - delivered programs for the Aga Khan Education Service, Tajikistan (AKES, Tj) from June to August 2017. Sobia delivered the first junior LEGO robotics program in the region, Ashna ran the schools summer English upgrading program and Kais taught Math numeracy.Sobia Makhani has been running the junior ...
Aga Khan: Aga Khan Academy to train teachers, aims high in country
HYDERABAD: After years of educating students, the Aga Khan Academy is now focussing on developing educators. In partnership with the Telangana state education department, teachers of local government schools will be ...
Aga Khan Palace Foundation, Gandhiji's prison and now an Oasis in Pune
Art in Aga Khan Palace The Aga Khan Palace is setup as a museum on the ground floor. The rooms display art and stories relating to the Gandhiji, the palace, struggle ...
VIDEO: Solar irrigation in India
February 2018 - Jubilees have traditionally been occasions for the Aga Khan to launch new projects and programmes. In 1983, he launched the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) in India. Decades later, the programme continues to support rural communities across India. This film describes a solar irrigation programme developed to help farmers increase their yields. ...
Aga Khan and Narsimhan stress on affordable education and health care
His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network and the Governor of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh E.S.L. Narsimhan ...
Aga Khan: Aga Khan initiative harvests water in parched villages - Ahmedabad, India
In Surendranagar district, there are at least 60,000-odd odd families which may not bear the brunt of the acute water crisis. This is because of the roof rainwater harvesting systems installed ...
Finally, the finial gets fixed at Qutb Shahi tombs
Concrete replica made to look like normal one replaced with copper finial The final piece of the jigsaw puzzle fell into place as workers assembled pieces of the copper finial on ...
Things To Do in Delhi | Sunder Nursery Near Humayun's Tomb
The Sunder Nursery Near Humayun's Tomb In Delhi Turns Over A New Leaf Thanks to a restoration project, the place is now akin to New York City's Central Park, and a ...
Video song: Yaa Haazar Imam - Your blessings are unlimited and I'm the seeker of your amazing gifts by Jishan Ali Thobani
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Reflections on the Diamond Jubilee
India -- Jubilees have traditionally been occasions for Mawlana Hazar Imam to launch new projects and programmes, such as the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme in India, which was launched during his Silver Jubilee. As we approach the end of Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to India, we asked Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India Chief Executive Officer Apoorva Oza to ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Mumbai
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Mumbai today on the final stop of his Diamond Jubilee visit to India. He was received at the airport by Prof. Ram Shinde, Cabinet Minister, Government for Maharashtra for Water Conservation and Protocol; Shri. Raj Gopal Deora, Principal Secretary of Protocol; and Shri. JaiJeet Singh, Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra; along with leaders ...
Students harness creativity for social change at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad
India -- Mawlana Hazar Imam landed in Hyderabad 26 February for the third leg of his Diamond Jubilee trip to India. One of AKDN's newest projects in India is the Aga Khan Academy in Hyderabad, which he inaugurated in 2013. In this article we will look at some projects undertaken by students at the Academy that combine creativity and civic responsibility. ...
Ismaili Canada Magazine - Digital Editions
Canada -- Browse through the current and past editions of the Ismaili Canada Magazine! Winter 2017 To start off the momentous year of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee, the Ismaili Canada takes you on a journey - from the historical roots of jubilees to the memories of people who were present at Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah's Diamond Jubilee in 1946. It ...
Aga Khan Music Initiative premieres Qyrq Qyz (Forty Girls), pioneering multimedia production based on Central Asian epic tale
Geneva, Switzerland, 28 February 2018 - The Aga Khan Music Initiative (AKMI) breaks new ground as a producer and incubator of cutting-edge artistic work with the multimedia production Qyrq Qyz (Forty Girls), whose world premiere will take place at Dartmouth College's Hopkins Center for the Arts on 1 March, 2018. Following performances at Dartmouth, Qyrq Qyz will travel to other venues ...
VIDEO: Mowla Ki Jubilee Aayee -- Ayaz Ismail
Album: Treasure of Diamonds; Singer: Ayaz Ismail; Lyrics: Seema Saini; Composer & Producer: Ayaz Ismail; Acoustic Guitar: Anthony Plant; Keys: Ayaz Ismail; Mixing Engineer: Ayaz Ismail; Mastering Engineer: Donal Whelan. ...
His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan meeting Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Governor E.S.L Narasimhan
HYDERABAD, FEB 27 (UNI)- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Governor E S L Narasimhan recieving Aga Khan, Imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims and founder and chairman, Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), at Raj ...
Prince Karim Aga Khan To Participate In Nizam College's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Global Shia spiritual leader Aga Khan, who is on a 10-day visit to India, has arrived in Hyderabad on Monday. Prince Aga Khan to participate in Nizam College's Daimond Jubilee celebrations. ...
The Aga Khan's Visit To India - By Dr. Ash Narain Roy | All India Radio
By Dr. Ash Narain Roy Director, Institute of Social SciencesMawlana Hazar Imam is received by Shri Sanjay Verma, Chief of Protocol, upon arriving in New Delhi. Feb 20, 2018. Photos: The ...
Prince Karim Aga Khan arrives in Hyderabad city for 3-day visit
Hyderabad: The Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Founder & Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) arrived in Hyderabad on Monday. Aga Khan is in the ...
Rays of Light exhibition tours Austin and Houston
United States -- The Diamond Jubilee International Program, Rays of Light: Glimpses into the Ismaili Imamat, toured Houston and Austin where state and city officials joined for the exhibit's launch in both cities, including Texas Secretary of State Rolando B. Pablos in Houston, and Mayor Steve Adler in Austin. "I think it is significant that Austin has become a place where ...
Northeast Ismailis serve the community on Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend
United States -- Young Ismailis came out in droves during a severe cold weather snap that hit the Northeast region, to uphold the tradition of serving the community during Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. Numa Rehmani from Richmond felt it was fitting to serve the community on such a day in memory of Dr. King. "He always preached that the community ...
Highest point of the celebrations of His Highness the Aga Khan's Diamond Jubilee will be in Lisbon, Portugal, on July 11, 2018
Prepared and compiled by ABDULMALIK MERCHANT (Editor Barakah, Simerg and Simergphotos) "A happy coincidence, reinforced by the fact that this presentation takes place during the celebrations of the Jubilee of His Highness, which will have its highest point, on 11 July [2018] next in Lisbon, the city where we have our headquarters, under the agreement signed in this House in 2015. ...
VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Mumbai
Global -- Earlier today, Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Mumbai on the final stop of his official 10-day visit to India. ...
The Concept of Imamat in the Qur'an
Our previous article, here discussed the spiritual functions of the Prophet Muhammad as revealed in the Qur'an, including his role in guiding the Believers on behalf of God, interceding for the Believer's forgiveness (4:64), accepting offerings from them to purify their souls (9:102-104) on God's behalf, sending blessings upon them for their tranquillity (9:103), pardoning them for their errors and shortcomings ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Governor and Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana
Global -- On the eighth day of his Diamond Jubilee visit to India, Mawlana Hazar Imam met with Honourable Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan, Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana at the Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad. The Governor acknowledged the work of AKDN in the fields of education and healthcare, as part of a wider effort to improve quality of life in the ...
