Canada -- ISMAILI CANADA On March 11, 2017, the BC Women's Portfolio celebrated International Women's Day with the theme: Be bold for change. Dream. Dare. Deliver. Moderated by CTV's Nafeesa Karim, four extraordinary women - Taslim Jaffer, an award-winning freelance writer, cosmetics company vice president Gultaj Somani, pro-golfer Salimah Mussani and non-profit organization founder Narmin Ismail - shared their unique experiences ...
Blending ancient and modern instruments, cultures and poetry, Karim Gillani Sufi Musician and Ethnomusicologist at the University of Alberta takes audiences that have included heads of state all the way to students on breathtaking journeys to connect with music that moves the soul. Listeners are often moved to tears with his performances, through the sheer breathtaking beauty. ...
At Global Encounters, exposure to thorough service learning plays an integral part in developing a sense of global citizenship, as well as to encourage interaction between the participants and the local ...
Twenty years ago, October 4,1997 became an important marker in the Canadian contemporary art when the art work of Zainub Verjee -- a 4 channel, 8 monitor video installation -- was ...
Iqbal Noor Ali, Aga Khan Foundation CEO Iqbal Noor Ali, 68, who spent more than 30 years at the Aga Khan Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization, and became chief executive before ...
Jim Gray is a believer in education as the best way to combat the global ills of poverty, disease and radical fundamentalism. One of Gray's favourite endeavours is working with the ...
The Ottawa Welcomes the World, celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary, was attended by the Aga Khan Development (AKDN) last Monday, October 2, 2017. AKDN consists of a network of private agencies whose ...
Source: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation On October 2, 2017 Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa Mikhail Bogdanov received a ...
The inaugural Global Pluralism Award Ceremony will take place 15th November 2017 in Ottawa, Canada, with recipients showcasing their work. The Centre's Board of Directors, national and international media, and distinguished ...
The 2017 CCIC annual conference held on September 27 and 28, 2017 in Ottawa, brought together over 250 stakeholders from international development and humanitarian civil society organizations (CSOs), academics and researchers, ...
Together with more than 700 partners in the public and private sectors, the Foundation is undertaking a variety of activities that range from early childhood development to assistance for new immigrants as they integrate into Portuguese society. ...
United States -- Throughout July, elementary and middle school students participated in the second-ever Makers Camp.Throughout July, elementary and middle school students participated in the second-ever Makers Camp. Makers Camp embraces the idea of being intellectually engaged and pursuing knowledge throughout one's lifetime--and for students, even over the summer! This year, over 60 students across New York, Edison, Richmond, and Washington ...
United States -- Jamats come together in the Northeast to compete and meet in a sports event. There are 40 seconds left in this heart-racing match. The volunteers have stopped in their tracks as they feel the excitement coming from the court. The spectators are all on their feet, words of encouragement being screamed from the stands. One team is up ...
United States -- The thousands of Ismailis who came together in Dallas on July 11, 2017, to usher in the Diamond Jubilee walked away with fond memories of the much-anticipated day. They smiled, they cheered, they danced and at times they were so touched, they cried. The thousands of Ismailis who came together in Dallas on July 11, 2017, to usher ...
Daryoush Mohammad Poor delivers a talk at Mahfil Ali entitled "Ismaili Imamat: Institutions and Ethical Underpinnings". His book, Authority Without Territory: The Ismaili Imamate and The Aga Khan Development Network provides a contemporary study on the Ismailis. ...
Shared by, and compilation: A. Maherali Milan, 3 October 2017: Introducing a new call of action for the Oceans, One Ocean Forum, a brainchild of Princess Zahra Aga Khan, kicked off ...
With history and thorough explanation of words and meanings, Ali Jan's latest is an unpublished Ginan by Syed Imam Shah. Ali Jan continues to impress the world wide Ismaili community. Read ...
"...a privilege to share with the public the achievements of our founder's ancestors, since His Highness the Aga Khan traces his lineage back to the Fatimids." -- Henry Kim, Aga Khan ...
The leading literary journal in Malaysia reviews Mohamed M Keshavjee's new book 'Diasporic Distractions'. The launch takes place next weekend. This book would be of interest to Indian diaspora globally. Keshavjee ...
"The personal trajectory of Zainub Verjee over the past four decades intersects with cultural moments that continue to resonate. Zainub is interviewed by a senior art critic Rosemary Heather the identity ...
Naveed Deevon is from Gojal Hunza. He is studying Architectural Engineering at National College of Arts, Lahore. Listen to this wonderful song here, in his very powerful voice. ...
Source: Canadian Immigrant To newcomers, he advises, to keep going and remember to ask for help when you feel alone. "Always keep your head high and do not underestimate your power ...
An exciting, high scoring game of gold took place at Nyall Golf and Country Club on Saturday 2nd September 2017, where half the field of 120 players were able to score ...
Event in Ottawa Where: Lansdowne Park Horticulture Building When: Monday 2 October 2017, 10:00 till 18:00 What: Canada's diversity is an integral part of its history, its heritage, its pride...its DNA. ...
Features a touching biography of Hazar Imam; an insightful lecture by Aziz Esmail on Islam; a presentation on understanding Muslims beyond the headlines by Ali Asani; a crash course on Ismaili history; an introductory talk on Ismailis by Daryoush Mohammed Poor; a TEDx Talk by Karim Gillani on Sufi music; and a lecture on Islamic Humanism...and more. ...
By ALNOOR JEHANGIR MERCHANT Simerg's recent post titled Awesome and Rare Collection of Ismaili Ginans with Music at the British Library and a number of related online contributions, especially Aly Sunderji's sharing of the equally rare and exceptional audio recordings of devotional songs produced in Tanganyika in 1946 commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III (link ...
During my visit to Bibi Zainab's (RA) shrine in Damascus several years ago, I could not help but notice the presence of women of diverse ethnicities, ages and nationalities. We were ...
Zaib R Mir is an Ismaili embroidery artist. She is originally from Gilgit-Baltistan and a Canadian citizen. Follow Zaib's Arts and Crafts on Facebook ...
Dr Munira Moosajee, Associate Professor, Oncology at the Aga Khan University Hospital describes what makes the cancer care at the Hospital, the best in the country. ...
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Source: Kitchener-Waterloo - CBC News, by Jackie Sharkey Three women from Waterloo region leave for India this weekend, to distribute feminine hygiene kits they've sewn to young women and girls in ...
HR's champions have celebrated a triumphant year, with the fourth annual HR Awards honouring the industry's best and brightest stars. More than 600 attendees toasted success at a glitzy gala at ...
Source: Bmeaningful In her role as VP of Social Innovation, Rehana focuses on impact investing at the Case Foundation, an organization that invests in people and ideas that can change the ...
Complete Nizari Ismaili Muslim History. Features an overview of the main periods in Ismaili history (the Early Shi'i phase, the Fatimid Period, the Alamut Period, and the Post-Alamut period, etc), including other clips with more information about specific parts of Ismaili History. It also includes rare Imamate documentaries and credible media broadcasts. ...
Thu 2 Nov 2017 8:00pm - 9:30pm - 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY The Aga Khan Music Initiative Ensemble is a collective of master musicians who create new music inspired ...
Source: InsideToronto.com, iqra.ca The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) celebrated the inaugural launch of Islamic Heritage Month Monday, Sept. 25 at the Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr. TDSB staff, parents, ...
Source: The Citizen Tanzania, by By John Namkwahe Dar es Salaam. The National Tanzania Scale Forum, which was organised by the Aga Khan Development Network Agencies (Aga Khan University and Aga ...
TONIGHT's the night! Time to plan! For details on #nbTO17 exhibits, see: or interactive map: -- Nuit Blanche Toronto (@nuitblancheTO) September 30, 2017 ...
In collaboration with Highness the Aga Khan Council for the Southwestern United States and the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston Tue 10 Oct 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm 1370 Southmore Blvd ...
TKN -- "Opportunities are time sensitive, so you can't let them pass you by," says Dr. Nasiruddin Jamal about his decision to take a professional leave from his 40-year medical career in New York to contribute his TKN volunteer service as Regional Director responsible for overseeing the cardiology departments at two Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS-EA) hospitals in East Africa since ...
