VIDEO: Aga Khan visits State House Entebbe
His Highness the Aga Khan visits State House Entebbe to meet with His Excellency President Museveni. ...
VIDEO: International Day of the Girl Child 2017
Today marks International Day of the Girl Child! The Aga Khan Foundation supports millions of girls around the world to realise their full potential and pursue their dreams. Our programmes encourage not only girls, but also their families and communities to unlock their strength and achieve their vision for a better world. To celebrate this day, we asked women and girls from our programmes ...
Performing for the Seattle Jamat
United States -- A Singer's Experience during the Diamond Jubilee CelebrationsIt is 12:30 a.m. and I am sitting in the hall, watching as the music begins to slow down and the crowd begins to clear. It is a game of the last man standing on the dance floor, and I certainly haven't done enough cardio to keep up with all the ...
Dallas Jamat and friends pack 100,000 meals to fight hunger
United States -- "When the Ismaili community calls, I answer," said Andy Stoker, the senior minister at the First United Methodist Church stated when asked about the opportunity to participate in volunteer initiatives with the Ismaili community in Dallas.Currently, 842 million people all around the world face hunger every day, including thousands in Texas. I-CERV (Ismaili Community Engaged in Responsible Volunteering) ...
Be bold for change
Canada -- The theme of Ottawa Jamat's 2017 International Women's Day event on March 12 was Be Bold for Change. The theme celebrated the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe. The guest speaker, Roya Shams, was brought to Canada four years ago by The Toronto Star when her life was threatened in Afghanistan for wanting to ...
VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Tanzania
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Tanzania for his second Diamond Jubilee visit. ...
VIDEO: Reza Shah-Kazemi -- Traditional Action in the Contemporary World | Sacred Web Conference
This lecture, entitled "Traditional Action in the Contemporary World", was given at the Sacred Web Conference on "Tradition in the Modern World" held in Edmonton at The University of Alberta, September 2006. Viewers may also want to read the related essay "No Activity Without Truth" by Frithjof Schuon which Dr. Shah-Kazemi mentions in this video. ...
Ismaili Centres: Our ambassadorial buildings around the world
Ismaili Centres: Our ambassadorial buildings around the world -- Mawlana Hazar Imam has remarked that Ismaili Centres have come to be seen as "ambassadorial buildings, which today reflect and illustrate much of what the Shia Ismaili community represents." These centres serve as a bridge between the Ismaili community and the communities where Ismailis live. There are six such buildings around the ...
Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan reaches Pakistan
Source: Pamir Times Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan reaches Pakistan, visits Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan Gilgit: Prince Aly Muhammad, the youngest son of Prince Karim Aga Khan, the hereditary Imam of ...
Prince Aly Muhammad arrives in Gilgit-Baltistan
Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan arrived in Hundur Yasin Gilgit Baltistan. pic.twitter.com/nDgUIVAlG0 -- Sherzaman Gulzaman (@Sherzaman88) October 10, 2017 Welcome Prince Ali Muhammad Aga Khan to Gilgit-Baltistan#AGA_KHAN#SHIA_IMAMI_ISMAILI#PRINCE_ALI_MUHAMMAD#GILGIT_VISITpic.twitter.com/HO0YJ5cYM6 -- WAJAHAT ALI (@wajahatgilgiti) ...
Tanzania: His Highness the Aga Khan due in the country tomorrow
Source: The Citizen, Tanzania Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is expected in the country on Wednesday October 11 for a two-day official visit. The visit follows an invitation ...
Remarks by His Highness the Aga Khan at Uganda's 55th Independence Day celebrations (Video)
"Your national pathway has been exciting and inspiring to watch and all your friends, including of course myself, look to the future of Uganda in hope, in aspiration, for a better ...
A Visit to Print Media, The Daily Sun
Bangladesh -- Electronic or print, the newest news is a necessity for the youth of today. Schools, universities and offices all demand that their students and employees be up to date with the most current events. Since getting this news on the mobile screen and at the morning coffee table is so routine, the hard work behind the search, research and ...
Celebrating World Speech Day
Bangladesh -- An event celebrating the World Speech Day was held by the National Council for Bangladesh on the 8th of April, 2017 at the Social Hall of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center. Audience attending the event consisted of the civil society, students and teachers from leading schools and Members of the National Council and other Institutions. The speaker line-up had ...
IPDC presents Career Camp 2017, powered by Cooper's Bakery, Bangladesh
Bangladesh -- "If opportunity does not knock, build a door." Building such a door requires a lot of patience, persistence and passion. And G. Sumdany Don, Chief Inspirational Officer of Don Sumdany Facilitation and Consultancy, has created a business out of doing exactly that. Don Sumdany Facilitation and Consultancy has an array of services under its umbrella, all of which are ...
Uganda hails Aga Khan at 55th Uhuru celebrations
Source: The Independent Uganda The Aga Khan has been decorated with the "Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa" medal by President Yoweri Museveni at Uganda's 55th Independence Day anniversary ...
VIDEO: AKDN in Uganda
Three minute video showcasing the projects and programmes of the Aga Khan Development Network in Uganda ...
VIDEO: AKDN's impact in Uganda
Two minute video highlighting the impact of the Aga Khan Development Network in Uganda ...
VIDEO: Jubilee Concerts - Sachin Jigar
Jubilee Concerts -- Sachin Jigar wish the Ismailis Diamond Jubilee Mubarak and are excited to perform for the Jubilee Concerts ...
The intricacies of flower-arranging during Diamond Jubilee Imamat Day
United States -- The floral team in Greater Los Angeles create visual delights in preparation for the Diamond Jubilee. "And I need everything by the morning of July 10. Is this possible?" the volunteer nervously asked the florist. The florist looked at her warily, not taking the order lightly. Some of the flowers ordered were rare, and a difficult feat for ...
The Greater Los Angeles Jamat is moved by the "Expressions of Love" concert series
United States -- The Greater Los Angeles Jamat is moved by the Expressions of Love concert series. "A thoroughly professional show and one of the highlights of this Diamond Jubilee year," said a member of the audience. Diamond Jubilee celebrations are continuing to entertain and engage the global Jamat, with the Greater Los Angeles community getting a memorable dose of dance ...
Part 3 -- Ismaili RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features a Pacemakers documentary on Aga Khan IV; an animation video on the impact of the AKDN; a lecture by Reza Shah-Kazemi on Tradition & Modernity; a talk by Farid Esack on Islam; a presentation on mysticism and the arts by Ali Asani; and a crash course on Fatimid period in Ismaili history...and more. ...
New Vision Uganda: Aga Khan given highest honour
AGA KHAN GIVEN HIGHEST HONOUR: Museveni assures on democracy (Get the @newvisionwire#EPAPER on mobile via: )#UGat55pic.twitter.com/SUiGDwmxkE -- Vision Group Uganda (@VisionGrp) October 9, 2017 All related More... ...
Speech by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on the occasion to mark 55th Independence Anniversary of Uganda
"Colonialism one of most significant disruptions to Africa's progress" - President I would like to welcome our Guest of Honour, HH Aga Khan. His community, the Ismailis, have for a long ...
Museveni decorates Aga Khan with Grand Master Medal | The Citizen Uganda
Earlier, during a media briefing at the Uganda Media Centre, Presidency Minister, Ms Esther Mbayo hinted on why Uganda was honouring His Highness the Aga Khan. "He will receive a special ...
Uganda's Grand Master Pearl of Africa Medal for His Highness the Aga Khan
President Museveni decorates Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini, Aga Khan IV with a Grand Master Medal #UGat55 Independence Celebrations #Ismailipic.twitter.com/t3cnGwJ6tu -- Tourism Uganda (@Tourismuganda) October 9, 2017 All related More... ...
NTV Video: His Highness the Aga Khan decorated with Uganda's highest medal of honour
And while reading out the Aga Khan's name, the chairman of the awards committee General Elly Tumwine noted that the Aga Khan has been involved in development work for the last ...
Aga Khan to receive independence day medal in Bushenyi (Uganda) | NTV
President Yoweri Museveni yesterday received His Highness the Aga Khan and his delegation at State House Entebbe. The Aga Khan Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini is in the country at the ...
The Aga Khan To Grace Uganda Independence Day Celebrations
Source: New Vision Uganda His Highness the Aga Khan, who is spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim Community, arrived in Uganda yesterday on a four-day visit as a special guest during ...
VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Uganda
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Uganda for his first Diamond Jubilee visit ...
Aga Khan at Uganda's 55th Uhuru Celebrations
AUDIO OF REMARKS BY HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN UPON RECEIVING UGANDA'S HIGHEST HONOUR ~~~~~~~~~~ COVERAGE ~~~~~~~~~~ PHOTOS OF MAWLANA HAZAR IMAM'S ARRIVAL AND FLASHBACK: THE AGA KHAN AND UGANDA PLEASE CLICK: His Highness the Aga Khan arrives in Uganda for 55th Uhuru Day celebrations and to grace Ismailis with Darbar Please click on image for photos and story as ...
Holy Water in a Water Bottle
United States -- As an Ismaili Muslim, born in Karachi, and raised in the suburbs of Alabama, my faith has reflected directly in my patient care.Sameera RajpariThe.Ismaili / Sameera Rajpari The nursing profession is one of compassion, love, and caring. We are compassionate for our patients who come to us in dire need of focused care. We love (at least in ...
Why the Aga Khan deserves Uganda's highest civilian honour | Daily Monitor
His Highness Aga Khan has made outstanding contribution to furthering the understanding and progress of human development in Uganda and the wider East African region. Choosing to return to Uganda as ...
His Highness the Aga Khan arrives in Uganda for 55th Uhuru Day celebrations and to grace Ismailis with Darbar
AUDIO RECORDING OF REMARKS BY HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN UPON RECEIVING UGANDA'S HIGHEST HONOUR ON OCTOBER 9, 2017 ~~~~~~~~~~~ COVERAGE FROM BUSHENYI, OCTOBER 9, 2017 ~~~~~~~~~~~ ARRIVAL ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 8, 2017 October 8, 2017: His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and His Highness the Aga Khan in conversation at Entebbe State House. Photo: AKDN/Zahur Ramji. Mawlana Hazar Imam, His ...
A Baroque Jesuit's Encounter with the Qur'an: The Translation and Commentary of Ignazio Lomellini (1622)
Events -- 9th October 2017 -- The Arabic scholarship of Ignazio Lomellini is largely unknown, even to Arabists and historians studying the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). In 1622 this Italian priest produced a translation of the Qur'an with accompanying commentary that has remained unstudied in a Genoan library for almost two centuries. This lecture will introduce this fascinating document, placing Lomellini's work ...
His Highness the Aga Khan presented with the Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa
Bushenyi, Uganda, 9 October 2017 --His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims, and founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network, was conferred with the Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa by His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni during Uganda's 55th Independence Day celebration held in Bushenyi earlier today. This is the ...
Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan visits Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan, 9 October 2017 - Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan, youngest son of His Highness the Aga Khan, today arrived in Pakistan for a private visit. During his trip, Prince Aly Muhammad will visit projects of the Aga Khan Development Network to enhance his understanding of issues related to the built environment, natural hazard mitigation, health, education, culture, and rural ...
