VIDEO: One Jamat Celebration Southeastern USA
The Southeastern USA Jamat came together on July 11, 2017 to celebrate the launch of the Diamond Jubilee year, marking Mawlana Hazar Imam's 60 years of Imamat. ...
Part 7 -- Ismaili RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features the Celebration of Hazar Imam's 80th birthday; clips from the Second International Ismaili Studies Conference; a presentation on Sultan Muhammad Shah and the Roundtable Conferences; a rare documentary on the Aga Khan Place in India; an interview on the contemporary Islamic world of Ali Asani; a lecture on belief of evil and demons in 10th century Ismailism...and more. ...
UN Foundation Photos: 2017 Global Leadership Awards
In recognition of the exemplary individuals, organizations, and corporations who have dedicated their time and resources to support the work of the United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals, the United ...
UN Foundation Honors Five Global Leaders
His Highness the Aga Khan for his leadership in global health, education, and the refugee crisis through the Aga Khan Development Network, as well his extensive work with the UN. UN ...
One Jamat Celebration Southeastern USA
United States -- The Southeastern USA Jamat came together on July 11, 2017 to celebrate the launch of the Diamond Jubilee year, marking Mawlana Hazar Imam's 60 years of Imamat. ...
His Highness the Aga Khan receives UN Foundation's Global Change Award from former UN Secretary General Kofi Anan
New York, USA, 18 October 2017 His Highness the #AgaKhan underscores role of civil society & #pluralism in building a better world -... twitter.com/i/web/status/9...-- Aaron Sherinian (@ASherinian) October 19, 2017 The ...
Aga Khan honoured as "Champion for Global Change" at top UN gala event
(The material on this page will be updated at regular intervals, as more information is made available - ed.) The United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) and the United Nations Foundation presented His Highness the Aga Khan with the "Champion for Global Change" Award at the annual Global Leadership Dinner held on October 18, 2017 at Gotham ...
VIDEO: Animation -- The Conference of the Birds/Sidang Burung/Mantiq Al-Tayr
Based on one of Farid ud-Din Attar's masterpiece, Mantiq Al-Tayr (The Conference of the Birds). ...
United Nations Photo: Secretary-General António Guterres meets with Prince Karim Aga Khan, Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network
Secretary-General António Guterres (right) meets with Prince Karim Aga Khan, Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network. 18 October 2017 United Nations, New York Source: United Nations Photo Related ...
VIDEO: His Highness the Aga Khan
A short film on His Highness the Aga Khan and his role as the Spiritual Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, as well as the Chairman and Founder of the Aga Khan Development Network. ...
VIDEO: Jubilee Concert - Houston, Texas
Jubilee Concerts -- Highlights of the Jubilee Concert held in Houston, Texas, September 2017. ...
VIDEO: Jubilee Concert - Chicago, Illinios
Jubilee Concerts -- Highlights of the Jubilee Concert held in Chicago, Illinois, September 2017. ...
VIDEO: Jubilee Concert - Tampa, Florida
Jubilee Concerts -- Highlights of the Jubilee Concert held in Tampa, Florida, September 2017. ...
VIDEO: Jubilee Concert - Atlanta, Georgia
Jubilee Concerts -- Highlights of the Jubilee Concert held in Atlanta, Georgia, September 2017. ...
VIDEO: Jubilee Concert - Austin, Texas
Jubilee Concerts -- Highlights of the Jubilee Concert held in Austin, Texas, September 2017. ...
UN Secretary-General with His Highness the Aga Khan: A good friend and great humanitarian!
New York, USA, 18 October 2017 Secretary-General @antonioguterres met today with his good friend and great humanitarian Aga Khan @akdn. #pluralism; UN Spokesperson (@UN_Spokesperson) October 18, 2017 Related ...
His Highness the Aga Khan with United Nations Secretary General António Guterres
New York, USA, 18 October 2017 United Nations SG António Guterres with Mawlana Hazar Imam at UN HQ in New York #DiamondJubilee#AgaKhan#Ismaili... twitter.com/i/web/status/9...-- The Ismaili (@TheIsmaili) October 18, 2017 Related ...
The Ismaili United States of America - Diamond Jubilee Edition - Summer 2017
Hazar Imam has already created a significant legacy, building upon the foundations laid by his grandfather. His interpretation of the mandate of the Imamat extends beyond his Jamat, and has affected ...
Wonders of Hyderabad: 200 years old Paigah Tombs to be renovated by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture
The Paigah Tombs, decorated in stucco work, represent Mughul, Greek, Persian, Asafjahi, Rajasthani and Deccani styles, have no parallel in the city in terms of style of architecture. The conservation part ...
What is Canadian Art?
On July 22, 2017, the Aga Khan Museum premiered the exhibition "HERE: Locating Contemporary Canadian Artists" in celebration of Canada 150. Featuring museum-wide installations, the exhibition highlights the work of 21 ...
Path to Understanding: A Collective Response to Islamophobia - YWCA, Ismaili Centre Burnaby & University of British Columbia
This past year has been a heart-wrenching time for many. Divisive ideas fueling racism and discrimination are often rooted in fear or a lack of understanding - in particular about Islam. ...
2017 Aga Khan Foundation Walk | City of Tampa, Florida
Sunday, October 22, 2017 -9:00am to 3:00pm Source: 2017 Aga Khan Foundation Walk | City of Tampa ...
Nobel Prize winner novelist Orhan Pamuk to deliver Aga Khan Museum's 3rd Annual Lecture: The Future of Museums is Inside Our Homes
"I love museums and I am not alone in finding they make me happier with each passing day." -- Orhan Pamuk, A Modest Manifesto for Museums Join Aga Khan Museum in ...
A pearl for a monarch of faith and practicality: Reflections of a Mwalimu on His Highness the Aga Khan
By AUSTIN BUKENYA The Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa was on Monday, October 9, conferred upon the Aga Khan. This was at Uganda's 55th Independence Day festivities in the Western region of the country, close to the world-famous Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Order of the Pearl of Africa is the country's highest possible award and it derives ...
Speech: Acceptance Address - United Nations Foundation Award (New York, USA)
For a long time, political debate all around the world focused on the competing merits of government action versus private enterprise. My conviction, which has deepened through the years, is that these are false alternatives -- and that is the central message I would emphasise in these brief remarks tonight. The question is not which sector can be most effective in ...
GALLERY: His Highness the Aga Khan receives the UN Champion for Global Change Award
New York, USA, 18 October 2017 - His Highness the Aga Khan spoke on pluralism and accepted the Champion for Global Change Award at the 2017 United Nations Global Leadership Dinner today. ...
VIDEO: Aga Khan Development Network Egypt Documentary
A documentary for the Aga Khan Development Network, Egypt Directed by Rami Jabbar - A Picture Perfect Films Production 2014 ...
VIDEO: Jubilee Concert - Birmingham, Alabama
Jubilee Concerts -- Highlights of the Jubilee Concert held in Birmingham, Alabama, September 2017. ...
VIDEO: Jubilee Concert - Dallas, Texas
Jubilee Concerts -- Highlights of the Jubilee Concert held in Dallas, Texas, September 2017. ...
GALLERY: Mawlana Hazar Imam honoured as a Champion for Global Change
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam was presented with the Champion for Global Change Award on 18 October at the 2017 Global Leadership Dinner, hosted by the United Nations Foundation in New York City. ...
Historical Photograph: Bombay Wedding Ceremony 1930s
This picture was taken at wedding reception of Yusuf Chinoy and Zarina Rahimtoola sometime early second half of the 1930s in Bombay. Prince Aly Khan was in the attendance. Picture Details ...
Guardians of Thrones: When women ruled the Muslim world | Qantara.de
The ancient East knew many female leaders who were successful rulers of kingdoms, yet authority in the Islamic world was the exclusive preserve of men. Sons, brothers and grandsons were the ...
Raven Animation, Paris: Re-framing Islamic Medieval Art
This is an animation of a "Materia Medica" illumination, illustrating the preparation of an Elixir by a Pharmacist. From a manuscript in the Metropolitan Museum NY, 13th century. ...
Viking Age script deciphered - mentions 'Allah' and 'Ali' | Uppsala University, Sweden
It was while working to recreate textile patterns for the Viking Couture exhibit at Enköping Museum, Enköping, Sweden, that the researchers discovered that the woven bands contained ancient Arabic script, Kufic ...
Ten Anecdotes - By Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali
Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali has authored several articles and books, including Encyclopedia of Ismailism, 101 Ismaili Heroes and Ismailis through History. For several decades, he has been involved with Ismaili ...
Murad Ajani: Ismaili Muslim Leader Gathers 2,500 Volunteers for Hurricane Harvey Response | Points of Light
The Ismaili Muslim Community volunteers will be recognized at the "Deep From the Heart: The One America Appeal" benefit concert on Oct. 21, 2017, at Reed Arena on the Texas A&M ...
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi relected
After a tumultuous municipal campaign and a chaotic election day on Monday, Naheed Nenshi was returned for a third term as Calgary's mayor. While the city website was replete with glitches ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam honoured as a Champion for Global Change
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam was presented with the Champion for Global Change Award on 18 October at the 2017 Global Leadership Dinner, hosted by the United Nations Foundation in New York City. The Global Leadership Awards ceremony recognises exemplary individuals, organisations, and institutions that align with the aims of the United Nations to advance global peace and progress. Mawlana Hazar ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
Global -- Earlier today, Mawlana Hazar Imam met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This evening, Mawlana Hazar Imam will be honoured by the United Nations Foundation as a Champion for Global Change at their annual Global Leadership Dinner. Mawlana Hazar Imam's family has maintained a close relationship with the United Nations for ...
