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 ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam: "Bombay.... has very close associations with my family"
"Bombay.... has very close associations with my family. It was here, and here alone, that my grandfather was acclaimed as the forty-eighth Imam of the Shia Imami Ismailis. That was 73 years ago and at that time he was only eight years old. What tremendous changes have come about since those days!...In some ways, therefore, it could be said that Bombay ...
Plano Jamatkhana Opens its Doors to the Community
United States -- The Ismaili Jamatkhana, Plano hosted an interfaith event, where people of all religions were invited to learn more about the Ismaili Muslim community to bridge the gap with the greater Plano community. Three year-old Avra Kuriachan's fingers skimmed the geometric patterns embedded in the architecture of the Ismaili Jamatkhana, Plano. It's a building more familiar than foreign to ...
Dietitian Shahzadi Devje: 8 so-called 'superfoods' of 2018 and what experts actually think of them
Registered dietitian Shahzadi Devje adds obsessing over certain foods draws the attention away from your whole diet. "In this era of instant gratification, we're always on the hunt for quick fix ...
Ismaili Golden Club Matki Band perform at India's 68th Republic Day in Houston (Video)
The event kicked off with a few songs by the Ismaili Golden Club Matki Band, a group of 39 performers aged 55 to 81. It was their 5th year in a ...
Rays of Light launches in the Western US
United States -- Over 100 external guests from civil society, government, and law enforcement attended the Rays of Light Exhibition in Los Angeles, California. Following hundreds of hours of preparation by volunteers and amidst much excitement, the Rays of Light exhibition was launched with a reception for external guests on November 16, 2017 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Among the ...
Quintet of fillies for Arqana February Sale
A close relative to Zarkava among high-class pedigrees In recent years mares sold by the Aga Khan Studs have produced a host of top-class performers such as Almanzor, Capri, Librisa Breeze, Luminate, The Pentagon or Vadamos. Five unraced fillies representing some of the Aga Khan Studs leading families feature in the catalogue for Arqana's forthcoming February Sale, offering investors the chance ...
Educating women, developing society
Global -- Over a century ago, Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah had an unprecedented vision for the region of South Asia: to provide exceptional, educational opportunities to students, particularly girls, to help spur development. When Nusrat Nasab looks back at her achievements, she marvels at how the history and vision of the Ismaili Imamat facilitated her own success. Nasab comes from Gulmit, ...
Part 23 -- Diamond Jubilee RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features Diamond Jubilee: Celebrations -- Diamond Jubilee Soundscape; Event -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Ahmedabad; Song -- Aasmaan Se Barsa Paani by Rajabali Fidai & Shama Judah; Event -- Hazar Imam arrives in Hyderabad; Collections -- ElevateU - Celebrating Education; Song -- Mitho Mitho Mawla Aayo by The Sufistics, Fez Meghani...and more. ...
Combating Islamophobia through the arts - Professor Ali Asani in Calgary
Ali Asani is a professor of Indo-Muslim and Islamic Religion and Cultures at Harvard University - Study of Religion. He will be presenting two keynote sessions at the Calgary City Teachers' ...
Mansoor Ladha's story strikes chord with immigrant community
(left) VIP Line-up - Mansoor Ladha (center) pictured with the MLA for Chestermere-Rocky View, Leela Aheer and the first Ismaili MLA in Alberta, former MLA Shiraz Shariff Award-winning journalist Mansoor Ladha's latest ...
Lalji Family makes generous donation to Urgent Care Centre at BC Women's Hospital
VANCOUVER - The well known Lalji family has made a generous donation to BC Women's Hospital to support their new Urgent Care Centre. The well known Ismaili family has made a ...
Aga Khan University Hospital's vast Network of Laboratories across Pakistan
The Aga Khan University Hospital has a vast network of laboratories across the country and has performed more than 1 billion tests to date. To learn more about our Clinical Laboratories ...
Dr. Dilkhush Panjwani of University of Toronto receives Order of Ontario - Province's Highest Honour
Three University of Toronto faculty members have been recognized this week with appointments to the Order of Ontario, the province's highest honour. Dr. Dilkhush Panjwani, a psychiatrist who is a lecturer ...
Professor Shaf Keshavjee's discovery of out of body lung transplant organ repair now being applied to all organs
Donor kidneys revitalized for transplant at Toronto General Hospital Special machine keeps donor kidney preserved and healthy, which could make more transplants possible The idea is can we make better organs? ...
Prophet Muhammad's Covenants with Christians and His Vision for a Pluralistic Society with Complete Religious Freedom
"Prophet Muhammad believed that freedom of religion and civic rights were important components of a 'Muslim Nation'....His covenants with Christians can be viewed as a kind of medicine to cure the diseases of Islamic extremism and Islamophobia." -- Rice University Study The Covenant with the Monks of Mount Sinai was commissioned by Prophet Muhammad, with Hazrat Ali as its scriber. Manuscript ...
Award-winning i-CERV, Boston Jamatkhana Volunteers participate in commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Members of the Boston Ismaili community members participated in an i-CERV () service activity with Boston Cares to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 15, 2018 at Boston Latin ...
Thanks to Aga Khan Foundation, children in rural Uganda have accelerated their learning on computers
ARUA, Uganda-Feta James Harold is eight years old pupil of Rigbo Primary school in Arua district. He is in Primary two. The school is a rural area near the river Nile ...
VIDEO: Shukran Lillah -- Shariq Lalani feat. Various artists
Lyrics: Asif Virani, Samira Noorali; Composers: Shariq Lalani; Singers: Shariq Lalani, Cimone Rajan; Choir Directed & Arranged by: Cimone Rajan; Recorded by: Josh Franklin at Fifty50 studios; Special Thanks: Audio Dallas Recording Studio; Mastered by: Aftab Khan at Headroom studios. ...
Professor Amir Kassam features in the Groundswell film about the new paradigm of farming
Professor Amir Kassam features in the Groundswell documentary film directed by Fiona Cunningham-Reid which is about the changing paradigm of agriculture in which farmers and civil society are helping to transform ...
Chicken Biryani
Nutrition Centre -- Healthy Hints Contrary to popular belief, a Biryani can be made healthy by avoiding deep fried onions and potatoes. The oil in this recipe has been significantly reduced by opting for fresh onions, fried in less oil versus fried packet onions, and shallow frying the potatoes. Watching your salt intake? Consider using less salt and adding more herbs ...
Syrian Fattoush Salad
Nutrition Centre -- Healthy Hints The tomatoes in this salad are a star, not just for their taste and colour, but also because of their health benefits. Did you know eating tomatoes may help lower your risk of stroke, thanks to their lycopene content? Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that helps to fight free radical damage in your body. 1 pita ...
Basheer Habib receives City of Kitchener's 2017 Mayor's City Builder Award
Five individuals have been recognized as recipients of the City of Kitchener's 2017 Mayor's City Builder Award for fostering community connections to build a better Kitchener for everyone. "Reviewing the nominations ...
Unpacking Anti-Terrorism - Alnoor Gova and Anushka Nagji: Deconstructing Islamophobia: Voices Heard, Unheard & Ignored
Deconstructing Islamophobia: Voices Unheard & Ignored a live panel discussion with critical analysis aired on January 29, 2018 on Vancouver CoopRadio and is archived here: This series extends the discussions ...
Spicy Chicken Spaghetti
Nutrition Centre -- Healthy Hints Serve this dish with a simple tossed salad made of fresh lettuce, cucumbers, and carrots dressed in light olive oil and balsamic vinegar. This healthy side is a great way to add more veggies into your meal! If you're looking for a low-carb option, replace the wholewheat spaghetti with courgette (zucchini) noodles, or Zoodles, which you ...
Part 22 -- Diamond Jubilee RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features Diamond Jubilee: Song -- Shukran Lillah by Shariq Lalani feat. Various artists; Event -- Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to the UAE; Celebrations -- Mulaqat Mela - Dubai UAE (2018); Song -- A Musical Evening with Kamal Taj, Dubai UAE; Celebrations -- Salim - Sulaiman Jubilee Concerts in Mumbai (March 2018); Collections - Message: USA Jamati Leadership...and more. ...
Real Weddings: Multicultural celebration at the Aga Khan Museum
They initially wanted to elope, but ultimately decided to let their families take part in the celebrations. "We thought, if we're going to do a wedding, we better do it damn ...
Olympic medallist Jamie Sale, and Shakeel Gaidhar give kids a twirl
A heartwarming story of how local #yeg#Ismaili Community member Shakeel Gaidhar, Olympic Champion @JamieSale and... twitter.com/i/web/status/9...-- Arif Karmali (@arifkarmali) February 01, 2018 Shakeel Gaidhar walked through the west door of the ...
Aga Khan Trust for Culture: Rebirth of Khan-i-Jahan Tilangani's tomb
Three of these tombs were built during the Sayyid and Lodi period, and are located in Kotla Mubarakpur (Mubarak Shah, mid-15th century) and Lodi Gardens (Muhammad Shah, mid-15th century, and Sikandar ...
There Must be Room For Experiments in Delivering Quality Education, Says Aga Khan Foundation's Matt Reed
New Delhi, Jan 26: The CEO of Aga Khan Foundation, Matt Reed said on Friday that there must be room for experiments around how to deliver quality education. He was speaking ...
New finial for Hakim's tomb: Aga Khan Trust for Culture's Conservation and Landscape Restoration effort at the Qutb Shahi Heritage Park
Excerpt: "The greyish finial is a concrete one that was added sometime after 1976 as the old photographs don't have it. We are getting it done in copper and will begin ...
Through an initiative by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture - The magical transformation of a historic Delhi neighbourhood
Excerpt: Through an initiative by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) and the hard work of the slum children, there has been a visible but silent transformation of the area ...
VIDEO: Diamond Jubilee Marathon in Ishkoman Puniyal
Pakistan -- Pakistan's Diamond Jubilee Sports Festival (DJSF) was launched memorable marathon in Ishkoman Puniyal, Pakistan - the first event in . Nearly 1400 competitors were cheered on by 8,000 spectators through the picturesque valleys of the region. Competitors, volunteers, leaders and sister communities from all four districts of Gilgit Baltistan joined in as everyone exhibited the true spirit of sportsmanship, ...
VIDEO: Diamond Jubilee Cycling Rally in Hunza
Pakistan -- An outstanding Cycling Rally, part of the Diamond Jubilee Sports Festival, was held against the backdrop of the breathtaking scenery of Hunza, Pakistan The Diamond Jubilee Sports Festival Cycling Rally was held in November in Hunza, Gilgit Baltistan. Spanning 8km, the rally began at the Shishkat Tunnel near Attabad Lake and ended at the Gulmit Polo Ground. A total ...
Community planting makes Rouge National Urban Park greener
Canada -- With the Ismaili CIVIC 150 initiative continuing across the country, volunteers from Toronto's Willowdale Jamatkhana planted trees at Rouge National Urban Park on October 14, 2017. To provide a first hand account of one volunteer's experience, we asked Sabrina Savji to recap the days' events. Here is her submission. Despite the rain, volunteers from Willowdale Jamatkhana arose early on ...
VIDEO: Padhramani Celebration Secunderabad Promo (2018)
Padhramani Mubarak to all Ismailis #DiamondJubilee #IndiaVisit #OneJamat #Ismaili #AgaKhan. ...
Highlights from the Aga Khan's Diamond Jubilee year from July 11, 2017 to January 31, 2018: Spanning 205 days, Hazar Imam has visited 7 countries and flown 80,000 kms
Introduction Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee Year visits: Lisbon (Portugal, July 19-20, 2017); Kampala (Uganda, October 8-11, 2017 ); Dar es Salaam (Tanzania, October 11-12, 2017); New York (USA, 2 visits, October 18 and November 1, 2017); Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal (Canada, November 14-22, 2017 ), Islamabad, Chitral, Gilgit-Baltistan and Karachi (Pakistan, December 7-19, 2017), Dubai and Abu Dhabi (United Arab ...
VIDEO: Rays of Light - Chicago, IL
Watch the highlights from the Diamond Jubilee International Program, Rays of Light, that took place on November 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. #DiamondJubilee #OneJamat #Ismaili #AgaKhan #RaysofLight ...
Treasures of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral: Aga Khan Rural Support Program - Development Expo
The expo included a photography exhibition highlighting the achievements Aga Khan Rural Support Program (AKRSP) within each of the major components of work, including social organizations, natural resource management, community infrastructure ...
