President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is set to recongise Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th Imam of Nizari Ismaili Muslims for his enormous contribution to Uganda's economy ...
United States -- Diamond Jubilee performances unite the Southeast JamatJamati members of different ages, cultural backgrounds, and artistic genres came together to weave an awe-inspiring program that exemplified what it means to be living in a pluralistic society. The goal of the program, for Project Manager Arsalan Merchant, was to include as many diverse groups as possible and to ensure the ...
The Gr.1 winning son of Dubawi and Zarkava will stand at Haras de Bonneval in 2018. The Aga Khan Studs are delighted to announce that ZARAK, the Group I winning son of DUBAWI out of the unbeaten Champion ZARKAVA will be retiring to stud at the Haras de Bonneval in France for the 2018 breeding season. A Group I winner this ...
Lecture on Human Development to the fullest potential. Noor V. Gillani, D. Sc. is an Ismaili Muslim, of ethnic Indian origin, educated in Tanzania, UK and USA. Noor did his A.B cum laude at Harvard (1967), his doctorate (1974) at Washington U. in St. Louis and then joined the faculty, becoming Professor of Mechanical Engineering (1985). ...
Malaysia celebrates UN international Day of non violence "Mediation has to enter its next phase of Development"- International Cross Cultural specialist tells the UN.Dr Mohamed Keshavjee delivering the Seventh Gandhi Memorial ...
Congratulations to Religion and Diversity Project Student Team Member Zaheeda Alibhai, a 2017 recipient of the Leading Women, Leading Girls, Building Communities Award. In a ceremony celebrating International Women's Day on ...
Professor Amir Kassam attends the 7th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture held at Rosario, Argentina from 1 to 4 August 2017. He made a presentation on: the Global Spread of Conservation ...
Rungh has relaunched after a 20 year hiatus. Originally, published as a South Asian Quarterly from 1992-1999, Rungh is now a web project which includes many voices. In Volume 5, No. ...
Source: Media Communications Alliance UK You are a Chartered Accountant and a Property Finance Broker. So what made you write a novel? In my school days in Zanzibar, Tanzania, I used ...
Source: Voyage Chicago - Chicago City Guide Faisal, let's start with your story. We'd love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far. I was ...
The University of Alberta in partnership with the Aga Khan Museum and the Aga Khan Council for Edmonton is to present a special lecture by Islamic geometric design expert Eric Broug. ...
Anaar Naran (1936-2017) passed away peacefully on September 14, 2017 in Richmond, Virginia. Many readers responded to the post and on the social media with messages of condolences to her family as well as prayers for the eternal peace of her soul. We publish below an edited version of a eulogy presented by her son Amyn. -- Ed. By AMYN NARAN ...
Canada -- Family Reflections is a Diamond Jubilee initiative for the whole family with monthly activities to deepen our connection to the Imam. Family Reflections activities are designed to do just that - help you understand and articulate the work of the Imamat and why we are so joyously celebrating the Diamond Jubilee. What is the Family Reflections Program? (Français) Through ...
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 ...
