Stari Most Bridge
Bridge: This is the Stari Most, a 16th-century Ottoman bridge that crosses the river Neretva. It stood for over 400 years until it was destroyed in 1993, primarily as a deliberate ...
Obituary - Karl Schlamminger (d. 9 December 2017, Munich)
Obituary for Karl Schlamminger By Sussan Babaie and Avinoam Shalem Karl Schlamminger, German artist and teacher, best known for his logo design for the Aga Khan Award in Architecture and his ...
Part Two: Engaging in Pluralism
Canada -- Pluralistic communities go beyond tolerance. They require people to actively engage across difference and actively embrace difference as a strength. "Pluralism is a process and not a product. It is a mentality, a way of looking at a diverse and changing world. A pluralistic environment is a kaleidoscope that history shakes every day. Responding to pluralism is an exercise ...
Part One: What Does It Mean to Be an Ismaili?
Canada -- The Ismaili Jamat numbers approximately 15 million people worldwide and is very diverse, representing several backgrounds and traditions. "Reflecting the pluralism of the Muslim world generally, the Ismailis are a richly diverse community within the Shia branch of Islam, who belong to distinct ethno-geographic and linguistic traditions, namely, Arab, Iranian, Central Asian, Chinese and South Asian. They live across ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Pakistan after 13-day visit
Pakistan -- Mawlana Hazar Imam departed from Karachi on 19 December after concluding a historic 13-day visit to Pakistan. The visit began in Islamabad, where Mawlana Hazar Imam met with President Mamnoon Hussain at Aiwan-e-Sadr and was received by a Guard of Honour. He also met with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who presented him with a First Day Cover of ...
VIDEO: One Jamat Song -- With Heart With Love | Official USA Diamond Jubilee Theme
Music Produced by Aamir Barolia and Shariq Lalani; Composers: Samira Noorali, Kamal Haji and Aamir Barolia; Lyrics: Samira Noorali and Kamal Haji; Vocals: Samira Noorali, Saif Sattani, Kanwal Sumnani, Kamal Haji, Shariq Lalani, Lola Kassamali; Vocal arrangement: Samira Noorali; Kalma Chorus: Pervez Mirza, Imran Boodhwani, Arsalan Hirani, Amin Veljee, Arshad Rais, Moiz Merchant...and more. ...
A Century of Addresses to Canada's Parliament: J. Patrick Boyer on the Aga Khan, and why his address is one of the most important of all speeches
Foreign Voices in the House Abdulmalik Merchant: From all those you have heard and met during your lifetime, what would you say to his followers about their own Imam? J. Patrick Boyer: All around the world there are individuals holding office....But being an office holder does not make someone a leader. The Aga Khan is a leader. To have the opportunity ...
Falling for Hunza II
Exploring Gulmit and Karimabad, where schools still care about inculcating poetry and oratory in students, where a café full of people listen to speakers on photography. Read at the source: ...
Uhuru, Kagame and Raila say Prof Juma's death big loss for Africa
One of the most respected global scientists Prof Calestous Juma has died. The Kenyan professor at Harvard University in the US, who called himself "a genetically modified crop optimist", died yesterday ...
Denmark: The Ambassador of Pakistan conveyed his admiration and respect for the contribution of Aga Khan and AKDN for the development of Pakistan | Passu Times
The President Ismaili National Council for United Kingdom [UK] Liakat Hasham, leaders of United Kingdom [UK] and European Ismaili leadership conveyed their appreciation and admiration to the Pakistani Government while talking ...
Bilawal Bhutto, Chief Minister Sindh welcome Prince Karim Aga Khan to Karachi
KARACHI: Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Chief Minister (CM) of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday welcomed Prince Karim Agha Khan to Karachi, the CM house ...
Radio Show Salaam Namaste Calgary: Jalal Ladak & Salma Jadavji host Barkat Ali, renowned singer from Hunza
Calgary's Ismaili Pipe Band Salgirah Mubarak special All related More... ...
Hundreds of thousands gather for Diamond Jubilee Darbars in Northern Pakistan
Pakistan -- Surrounded by the spectacular backdrops of the Hindu Kush and Karakorum mountain ranges -- some of the highest in the world -- Mawlana Hazar Imam graciously granted the Jamats of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral with Darbars on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan. The picturesque setting was somewhat deceptive of the challenging environment, overcome by the resilience ...
Salgirah Mubarak Messages from All Over the World
Ismaili Muslims from across the world send Salgirah Mubarak messages to Mawlana Hazar Imam. All related More... ...
Salgirah Mubarak Video Message from Government of Alberta Minister Christina Gray & Minister Irfan Sabir
A special Salgirah Mubarak video message from Government of Alberta Minister Christina Gray & Minister Irfan Sabir in honor of His Highness the Aga Khan's 81st Birthday. All related More... ...
Ismaili Muslim Community participates in the Third Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
United States -- The third annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at St. Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land, Texas took place on November 20, 2017. Mawlana Hazar Imam has spoken extensively about the necessity and impact of pluralism within the world we reside in today. At the inauguration of the restored Humayun's Tomb's Gardens in New Delhi, India, on April 15, 2003, ...
The Musical Composition of "With Heart, With Love"
United States -- With Heart, With Love was composed by Samira Noorali, Kamal Haji, Shariq Lalani and Aamir Barolia, recorded, and then performed live in all nine centers across the US on July 11, 2017, by choirs of 6-12 singers. Music provides us with the opportunity to lose ourselves in a melody that can uplift, connect, transport and inspire. Through this ...
Accessibility advocate Nabeel Ramji receives medal in Ottawa
Canada -- When Calgary's Nabeel Ramji received a Senate 150th Anniversary Medal at Parliament Hill, his determination to make his city more accessible became even more of a priority."It was very inspiring to be in an environment like that," said Ramji, after receiving his medal at the Senate chamber in Ottawa.Ramji and about 200 other Canadians received their medals on November ...
A European Record for Christophe Soumillon
Aga Khan Studs retained jockey enters record books Christophe Soumillon, the Aga Khan Studs' retained jockey in France, has won many of the world's most prestigious races in the famous green and red colours. The Belgian-born rider now counts another achievement as holder of the European record for the number of wins in a calendar year. Christophe Soumillon reached, and passed, ...
VIDEO: Sahebji Tu(n) More Man Bhaave -- Ginan by Salim Merchant | Diamond Jubilee UK
Translation: O Master, You are dear to my heart. I think of no one else. No one else pleases my heart. O Master, You are dear to my heart. Whatever I ask you for, you grant to me. You indulge me in so many ways. In all four epochs I continuously searched. None came close to you my Lord... ...
Ismail Gulgee remembered on his 10th death anniversary
LAHORE: Ismail Gulgee is a globally renowned Pakistani artist who was born in Peshawar on October 25, 1926. He did not receive any formal education in painting, as he was a ...
Jamati Leaders Gather for a Diamond Jubilee Orientation
United States -- In preparation for the Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee, Jamati leaders from around the country, including Mukhi and Kamadia Sahebaan, convened in Houston in February for a weekend meeting and a series of workshops. The objectives for the event were to internalize the link between the Institution of the Imamat and Imamat Institutions; improve the understanding of the ...
Family Reflections Activity - December: Pluralism Mind Map
Canada -- Culture, diversity and pluralism in Islam December 2017 Activity: Pluralism Mind Map (Francais) Purpose To unpack the concepts of culture, diversity and pluralism and make them relevant. Description We often hear Hazar Imam talk about culture, diversity and pluralism. Look up these words in the dictionary, think about what these words mean to you and watch Hazar Imam's address ...
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Part 6 -- Diamond Jubilee RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features Diamond Jubilee: Song -- One Jamat, With Heart With Love | Official USA Diamond Jubilee Theme; Dance -- Sanedo (India); Song -- Jubilee "EK NAZRANA"; Devotional Music -- Sahebji Tu(n) More Man Bhaave by Salim Merchant (UK); Celebrationss -- Mombasa, Kenya 2017...and more. ...
Here are some fruits and vegetables you should cook and those you should eat raw
Registered dietitians say carrots, for example, should always be cooked, because this process releases more beta-carotene. Shahzadi Devje, a registered dietitian based in Toronto, adds she always advises her clients to ...
Images from the Ismaili Jubilee Kenya Arts Festival Registration Drive
Sign up and showcase your talent with the world: Sign up to Showcase your Art, Film, Talent An Initiative of the Jubilee Arts #DJArts@ismailimail@TheIsmailiKenya -- ismaili.kenya Arts Festival (@IsmailiKEArts) ...
Interfaith Concert
United States -- The Aga Khan Council for the Western United States, along with Ward AME Church, Safe Place for Youth (S.P.Y.), Southern California Committee for a Parliament of the World Religions, St. Joseph Center, and University Synagogue, sponsored an interfaith concert to provide aid to people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles, held at the University Synagogue.All gifts were to be ...
Exclusive: J. Patrick Boyer's thought provoking insights on the Aga Khan as he talks about his book "Foreign Voices in the House" in an interview with Barakah
"Given the state of world affairs today, his [the Aga Khan's] rational, specific, historically based, and ultimately inspiration address is one of the most important of all speeches delivered to the audience of Canadian parliamentarians over the last hundred years. The Aga Khan spirit reflects what I call "optimistic realism." By publishing his full speech I'm trying to ensure that readers ...
VIDEO: Moscow Jamat -- Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, 11th July 2017, Moscow, Russia. ...
His Highness the Aga Khan inaugurates state-of-the-art healthcare education centre in Karachi
His Highness the Aga Khan during the CIME tour Karachi, Pakistan, December 15, 2017: The Aga Khan University's Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME), a state-of-the-art facility for technology-based learning for ...
Prince Karim Aga Khan arrives in Karachi | Dawn Pakistan
December 15th, 2017 KARACHI: Prince Karim Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, was accorded a warm reception on his arrival here on Thursday. The Aga Khan was received ...
Aga Khan's Salgirah 81 Honoured in Canada's House of Commons
Statements in the House of Commons made on the 13th of December by the Honourable Yasmin Ratansi and the Honourable Arif Virani, who serves as parliamentary secretary to the minister of ...
Ismaili Community in Atlanta prepares 80,000 meals to fight hunger
With the spirit of holidays in the United States, more than 500 Ismaili volunteers, aged eight years and above, gathered at the Atlanta Northeast Jamatkhana to fight hunger and food insecurity ...
Aga Khan Academy Dhaka wins award for best 'Future Education Project' | Dhaka Tribune
Designs for the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka won the award for best 'Future Education' project at the World Architecture Festival 2017. Source: Aga Khan Academy Dhaka wins award for best 'Future ...
