VIDEO: Diamond Jubilee Mubarak -- Rizwan Fidai & Gulnar Amlani
Lyrics: Rajabali Fidai; Music composed, arranged & Performed by: E N O O; Uploaded with the kind permission of the Fidai Family & Enoo (A Fidai Family Production 2018). ...
Milwaukee Jamat organizes local food packing event
United States -- The Milwaukee Jamat, in partnership with Worldwide Hunger Relief, helped to pack over 20,000 meals. The Milwaukee Jamat, in partnership with Worldwide Hunger Relief, held a food packing event for the entire community. Held in the Jamatkhana Social Hall on January 20, 2018, excited volunteers arrived early to help unload the truck with 50 lb bags of rice, ...
Part 25 -- Diamond Jubilee RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features Diamond Jubilee: Song -- Diamond Jubilee Mubarak by Rizwan Fidai & Gulnar Amlani; Collections -- Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner welcome message for Mawlana Hazar Imam; Service -- Volunteers in Action in Houston, TX; Collections -- Southwest Jubilee Arts Fesitval; Event -- Hazar Imam arrives in Houston...and more. ...
Amin Karim's: The Nightingale Sings
Synopsis The protagonist is an English priest, John Wilson, born and raised in Egypt during his parent's assignment as archaeologists working at an excavation site in Giza, Egypt. John ends up ...
Poem by Bisma Baig: 10 Dec was a new day
10 Dec was a new day In the name of Imam, that's what we say That day my soul started to raise Standing up from within my body With my arms ...
Ismaili Civic150 team packs food for Edmonton's Food Bank
Each month, over 20,000 people recieve food hampers from Edmonton's food bank. Ismaili Civic150 team from Edmonton partnered up with Edmonton's food bank on Saturday Feb 3rd, 2018 to help the ...
Promoting Clinical Breast Evaluations in a Lower Middle-Income Country Setting: An Approach Toward Achieving a Sustainable Breast Health Program
The first ever publication on Clinical Breast Evaluations where Aga Khan Health Services Tajikistan staff was listed as a primary authors (Roziya Buribekova et al) was published on-line in the January ...
Cyclists, doctors and philanthropists launch fundraising drive for heart patients at the Aga Khan University Hospital
Karachi, Pakistan, February 11, 2018: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) partnered with Critical Mass Karachi (CMK), a community of cyclists, to launch a special fund for underserved adult cardiology patients, ...
Government, UNICEF and Aga Khan University embark on National Nutrition Survey
A country-wide survey to collect information on the nutritional status of women and children, food security and household water quality is about to begin under a joint collaboration between the Ministry ...
Mansoor Ladha: Sad story of the Rohingya Muslims
The year 2017 will go down in history as the most devastating and distressing year for Muslims. This is a year marking a significant increase in anti-Muslim incidents, escalation in Islamophobia ...
Govt of Uganda hails planned, ultra-modern Aga Khan hospital project
Kampala. The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Aceng, has described the upcoming establishment of an ultra-modern Aga Khan University Hospital in Kampala as a "landmark" on Uganda's healthcare system. The construction ...
What is Pluralism?
Defined simply, pluralism is an ethic of respect for diversity. Whereas diversity is a fact, pluralism is a choice. Pluralism results from the daily decisions taken by state institutions, by civil ...
Jubilee Heritage: Our Legacy. Our Future
Canada -- Join this signature international Diamond Jubilee event for young adults from Canada and the USA with visits to heritage sites in Toronto and Ottawa! Exclusively designed for the Jamat's young adults, including multi-faith spouses, this signature international event of the Diamond Jubilee year aims to cultivate a deeper understanding of the global institutions established by Mawlana Hazar Imam through ...
VIDEO: Aava Gur-Nar Swaami ne -- Taufiq Karmali
Lyrics: Pir Sadardin; Music: Mujahid Hussain; Recorded at: Wajahat Studios, Lahore, Pakistan; Mixed, Mastered by: Wajahat Hussain (Lahore) and Ratheesh Roy (Dubai). ...
"A Dream Come True" - Reminiscences of the Aga Khan's 2013 visit to India, as tens of thousands of joyous Ismailis await his forthcoming Diamond Jubilee visit
BY TORAL PRADHAN The recent announcement by the Ismaili Leaders International Forum confirming Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to India sent waves of joy amongst the India Jamat. However, the uncertainty over the dates for several more days meant that time was once again playing a game of hide and seek with us, sending us teasers now and then. Finally, ...
VIDEO: What is Pluralism? | Qu'est-ce que le pluralisme?
Defined simply, pluralism is an ethic of respect for diversity. Whereas diversity is a fact, pluralism is a choice. Pluralism results from the daily decisions taken by state institutions, by civil society actors and associations and by individuals to recognize and value human differences. Pluralist societies are not accidents of history. They require continuous investment and decision-making across many different sectors -- economic, ...
IIS launches the World of Islam series with The Fatimids: 1. The Rise of a Muslim Empire
News story -- The IIS is delighted to announce the release of the first book in the World of Islam series - in print, e-book and audiobook formats. This new series has been created for a general, non-academic, audience in order to provide engaging introductions to historical, cultural, social and religious topics that explore the rich diversity of Islam. Aimed at Muslim ...
VIDEO: Aa Raha Hai -- The Sufistics
Music Video to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee Visit by Mawlana Hazar Imam to the USA; Produced by Fez Meghani; Performed by The Sufistics (Aftab Ali, Fez Meghani, Imran Boodhwani & Pervaiz Mirza) featuring Khairunissa Meghani; Lyrics, Composition & Music Arrangement: Fez Meghani. Album Title: Diamonds In The Sky. ...
Late Alijah Gulamhusein Gulamani: Pir Sadardin's "Aasmaani Tambal Vaajiya"
Alijah Gulamhusein Gulamani (1933-2015) loved reciting Ginans. One of his dearest wishes during his lifetime was to see music added to some of the Ginans, to increase their appeal to the ...
Ginan: Aatamaaraam tame baraa ginani - O' sincere soul! You are the supreme scholar
Ginan: Pir Sadr al-Din Reciter: Shamshu Bandali Haji (Alwaez) - Text: Ali Jan Damani All related More... ...
VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan
This 56-minute film recounts the busy programme undertaken by Mawlana Hazar Imam during this historic 13-day visit to Pakistan, as well as preparations by the Jamat. ...
Part 24 -- Diamond Jubilee RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features Diamond Jubilee: Event -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in the United States; Song -- Aa Raha Hai by The Sufistics, Fez Meghani; Service -- Volunteers in Action in Atlanta, GA; Devotional Music -- Aava Gur-Nar Swaami ne by Taufiq Karmali; Event -- Queen Elizabeth celebrates the Aga Khan's Diamond Jubilee...and more. ...
VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan
Global -- If you missed the showings in Jamatkhana, the film of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan is now available online. This 56-minute film recounts the busy programme undertaken by Mawlana Hazar Imam during this historic 13-day visit to Pakistan, as well as preparations by the Jamat. ...
I-CERV recognized for supporting California fire victims
United States -- In the midst of the largest wildfire in California's history, the San Diego Jamat rallied together in record numbers at Feeding America San Diego's food bank. On December 9, 2017 in the midst of the largest wildfire in California's history, the San Diego Jamat rallied together in record numbers at Feeding America San Diego's food bank. Volunteering alongside ...
Education Theme 4.2: Lighting the Spark of Hope
Canada -- Did you know that nearly half of the world's population lives on less than $2.50 a day?"If our animosities are born out of fear, then confident generosity is born out of hope. One of the central lessons I've learned after half a century of working in the developing world is that the replacement of fear with hope is probably ...
Family Reflections February Activity: Poverty Alleviation
Canada -- Purpose: To understand what poverty is and who it affects. Your mission: • Find the definition of poverty (You can use Google and YouTube clips)• Now that you know what poverty is, how can we get rid of it? Visit the AKDN website and get inspired (make sure to take some notes)!• Time to get creative! Create a poster ...
VIDEO: Mitho Mitho Mawla Aayo -- The Sufistics
Released on the occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam's USA Mulaqat 2018 by The Sufistics & Family; Lyrics & Music Composition: Fez Meghani. ...
Monks Perform Sacred Music Sacred Dance at Plano Jamatkhana
United States -- Plano Jamatkhana partnered with the Thanks-Giving Foundation and the Crow Collection of Asian Art to host a performance of The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music Sacred Dance. A snow lion danced into the social hall of Plano Jamatkhana, an explosion of energy and flailing furry limbs. It quivered and shook, rolled and rollicked, tousling the rainbow tassels ...
Ikhwan al-Safa (Brethren of Purity) Wins 35th Iran National 'Book of the Year' Award
Winners of the 35th Iran National Award for Book of the Year and the 25th Iran World Award for Book of the Year received their prizes from President Hassan Rouhani and ...
Aga Khan Foundation and Dubai Cares, with the help of Government, deliver Laptops and Tablets to Schools in West Nile, Uganda
WEST NILE, UGANDA - On the 5th of February 2018, the ICT in Education Project handed over 305 Laptops and 75 tablets to the District Education Officer. The laptops are to ...
Conservation Work by Aga Khan Trust for Culture: Monuments at Qutb Shahi tombs set to open in March
Monumental makeover: Workers at Qutb Shahi tombs giving one of the structures a facelift as part of the restoration project; (below) Hakim's tombs surrounded by scaffolding with work on the 14-ft copper ...
World Renowned Pakistani Squash Player Jahangir Khan becomes Brand Ambassador for Serena's Sports Diplomacy Initiative
ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels announced renowned squash legend, Mr. Jahangir Khan would be the Brand Ambassador of Serena Hotels Sports Diplomacy Initiative. The signing ceremony formalized a relationship that began with Jahangir ...
Harzand's first foals impressing
Breeders delighted with dual Derby winner's progeny. The foaling season is well underway and half a dozen foals by dual Derby winner HARZAND have been born. They all have in common the positive reviews of their breeders who are delighted with them. Elyaadi, from the family of Champion two-year-old Anna Paola, foaled a "strong filly, very correct and athletic" according to ...
VIDEO: Aasmaan Se Barsa Paani -- Rajabali Fidai & Shama Judah
Lyrics: Rajabali Fidai; Music composed, arranged & Performed by: E N O O; Additional Vocalists: Rizwan Fidai, Nabil Fidai, Shama Judah, Gulnar Amlani, Arusha Maneshia, Rajabali Fidai, Nasreen Fidai, ENOO. A Fidai Family Production 2018. ...
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes: Installation of the Mongolian Yurt
Our central courtyard is temporarily furnished with a traditional Mongolian yurt! Especially installed for our "Listening to Art, Seeing Music" experience, this structural space is outfitted with patterned textiles and exterior coverings to offer shelter from the elements. Warm up with hot chocolate from the Courtyard Café, or bring family and friends for festive conversations -- plus, keep a watchful eye out in ...
Diamond Jubilee Special: Taste of Culture - Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Nutrition Centre -- To mark the commencement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee on 11th July 2017, TheIsmaili Nutrition Centre is pleased to launch "Taste of Culture" - a celebration of our cultural diversity through the joy of food. Travel around the world with us, as we dish out food secrets from the locals themselves. From Dar-es-Salaam to Dallas, discover some ...
New Book Alert: Anar Nanji's: They Call Me Gabriel
Spirituality. Everyone interprets it differently. There are as many interpretations as there are individuals on Earth. It is a very personal experience, and by its very nature, subjective. Whatever one's belief ...
Dallas Rays of Light Exhibit Inspires Local Leaders and Jamat
United States -- In celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee, the Ismaili Council for USA launched Rays of Light in Dallas, where public officials, including the Mayors of Frisco, Carrollton, and Irving, as well as Honorary Consuls from more than a half dozen countries, were invited to view the exhibit. In celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee, the Ismaili ...
Poem by Seemi Asad from Gilgit-Baltistan "The soul of mine"
The soul of mine, mere speck of dust, drifted and fragment, devoid of shine, with his glimpse, is now transformed into gold. My deep stains and impurities, like a floating weed ...
