Midwest USA Ismaili Boy Scouts - Charity Run
Irfan Ali, Glenview, Illinois: Members of Midwest USA Ismaili Boy Scouts pack 3825 participated in charity run. Hero Hustle 1 mile, 5k and 10k run hosted by The charity club of ...
Charles Correa International Lecture
Nondita Correa Mehrotra and Charles Correa at the opening of Ismaili Center in Toronto, a building designed by them. (2014) Photo Credit: Farrah Punja University of Michigan The Charles Correa International Lecture ...
CTV Calgary: Members of Calgary's Ismaili Muslim community feed the hungry
Click here, or on the image above, to watch TV report at the source.All related More... ...
If heaven has an abode, it is in Gilgit Baltistan
By Azal Zahir for Nation Pakistan We owe the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) a huge debt for restoring our original heritage and for showing us that nothing is impossible. ...
Aga Khan University (Kenya) to participate in South Africa's International Workshop on maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health
Dates: 18 to 22 September 2017 - Venue: Johannesburg/Pretoria A range of researchers from three countries would also serve as mentors to the younger researchers during the workshop The Human Sciences ...
City News Edmonton: Ismailis Pledge One Million Volunteer Hours for Canada
The Ismaili Muslim community in Edmonton pledges to volunteer one million hours in honour of Canada 150. Click here, or on the image above, to watch TV report at the source. ...
Essay on His Highness the Aga Khan by Michael Morgan, author of "Lost History"
The following article is reproduced from , a website with the theme "His Highness the Aga Khan: A Visual and Textual Celebration, 1957-2017." Karim Aga Khan: Modern Personification of Historical Islamic Rationalism, Charity and Peace Lost History: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Scientists, Thinkers and Artists by Michael Hamilton Morgan with a Foreword by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. ...
Skate Girls of Kabul exhibit opens at Ismaili Centre Toronto
Canada -- Overcast skies did nothing to darken the moods of the crowd gathered to witness the North American premiere of the Skate Girls of Kabul photography exhibit at the Ismaili Centre Toronto.The exhibit, created by British artist Jessica Fulford-Dobson and curated by Marianne Fenton, opened in the Ismaili Centre's Social Hall on September 5.Dobson recounted her month-long experience in Kabul ...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledges million-hour pledge from Canadian Jamat
Canada -- In 2017, the Canadian Jamat is celebrating both the Diamond Jubilee as well as the 150th anniversary of Canada's Confederation. In honour of these special occasions, the Jamat has pledged one million hours of service to improving quality of life in Canada as part of the Ismaili CIVIC 150 initiative. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged the Jamat's gift ...
Prime Minister visits UCA Campus in Naryn
Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic, 19 September 2017 - "UCA is an example others should emulate", said the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sapar Isakov, during his visit to the University of Central Asia's (UCA) campus in Naryn on 19 September 2017. He asked the journalists accompanying him to photograph the campus facilities and share with their readers as an example of ...
VIDEO: Celebrating Three Years
Since opening in 2014, the Aga Khan Museum has presented its Permanent Collection from multiple perspectives, as well as several temporary exhibitions that respond to current events and new artistic developments. Through programming both at the Museum and Aga Khan Park, we're pleased to have sparked and furthered dialogue about the extraordinary arts and traditions of world civilizations for another tremendous year. ...
Changing lives in Congo, one smile at a time
Democratic Republic of Congo -- Sixteen-month-old Jimla Kasenga and 61-year-old Mukadi Kabengele both have a reason to smile. Each of them underwent facial reconstructive surgery at Operation Smile's recent medical mission to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The week-long mission was broadly supported by members of the local Ismaili community. The week-long mission, which took place in May at ...
Kamrudin A Rashid: Makupa Jamatkhana in Mombasa
Makupa Jamatkhana Mombasa Entrance to the Jamatkhana with tusksMakupa Jamatkhana MombasaMakupa Jamatkhana Mombasa Decorative Fountain outside the JamatkhanaMakupa Jamatkhana Mombasa Outside the main entrance of the JamatkhanaList of Mukhi-Kamadia Sahebs from 1952 ...
BBC Radio 4 - Museum of Lost Objects, Minaret of the Umayyad Mosque, Aleppo
The Museum of Lost Objects traces the histories of 10 antiquities or cultural sites that have been destroyed or looted in Iraq and Syria. Since 2012, Aleppo - Syria's largest city ...
Anaar Naran (1936-2017): A Teacher Par Excellence at the Aga Khan Primary School in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
BY MALIK MERCHANT Anaar Naran (1936 - 2017) pictured at the Canadian Museum of Civilization (now known as the Canadian Museum of History) during her visit to Ottawa, Canada, in 2011. Photo: Simerg/Malik Merchant. It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of a beloved family friend, educator and teacher par excellence, Anaar Naran, at the age of 81. ...
Diamond Jubilee Assemblies & Activities in Bait-ul-Ilm
Canada -- Special activities and Diamond Jubilee content in Bait-ul-Ilm classes for all levels. This term, Bait-ul-Ilm classes at all levels will have special activities and content for the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee. Pre-primary BUI classes will have a dedicated learning centre in each class on the Diamond Jubilee messaging as well as other special activities. BUI assemblies at the ...
Canadian Ismaili National Council President's Message on Ismaili Civic Day in Canada
Malik Z. Talib, Ismaili National Council for Canada's president, shares his message on the national civic day of volunteering, when Ismaili Muslims throughout the country volunteered countless number of man hours ...
Canadian Ismaili Mayor, Naheed Nenshi congratulates the community for volunteering on Ismaili Civic 150 Day
Ismaili Civic Day: On September 17, 2017, known as Ismaili CIVIC Day, the Canadian Ismaili Muslim community will host events in six regions across the country to contribute voluntary service towards ...
Ismaili CIVIC Day from Mississauga Valley Park, Toronto - Irfan Ali
Amazing turnout at the Mississauga Valley Park cleanup for Ismaili #CIVIC150 Along with Mayor Bonnie Crombie & MP Omar Alghabra. Related ...
Ismaili CIVIC Day from Montreal - Muslim Harji
To mark Canada's 150th anniversary and the Aga Khan's Diamond Jubilee, the Canadian Shia Ismaili Muslim community has pledged 1 million hours of voluntary service that improves the quality of life ...
North American Chapter Group Experiences the Power of Water and the Sacred
News story -- "We have made from water every living thing." (Holy Qur'an 21:30) For the first time, this year's North American Chapter Group (NACG) meeting was held at an international location - Al-Akhawayn University's campus nestled in the Middle Atlas Mountains in Ifrane, Morocco. The meeting coincided with the World Sacred Music Festival in Fez, which had Water and the Sacred ...
IWC tours Ismaili Centre and Jamatkhana
Democratic Republic of Congo -- On 12th April 2017 The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre (IJKC) had the pleasure of welcoming the International Women's Club of Kinshasa.The International Women's Club of Kinshasa (IWC) is a social and philanthropic membership-based organization comprised of women from local and international communities. In addition to providing a social space for women from all over the world, ...
Diamond Day - Jamatkhana: History. Home. Happiness
Canada -- Diamond Day is a platform where young adults can come together to celebrate and build momentum for the Diamond Jubilee. Diamond Day allows young adults (ages 18-24 years) to come together to reflect on what the Diamond Jubilee means for the individual and the Jamat as a whole. Key areas of focus throughout the Jubilee year will include:putting the ...
Video, Chai & Chat Session - Ismaili Centres: Vision & Aspirations
Canada -- Relax over a cup of hot chai at our video, chai and chat sessions to discuss the vision behind the Ismaili Centres! Join our next Video, Chai and Chat session to reflect on and discuss Mawlana Hazar Imam's vision and aspirations for the Ismaili Centres. The session will begin with a short video on the global Ismaili Centres followed ...
Ignite Growth Entrepreneurship Showcase 2017
Canada -- Attend the Ignite Growth Summit on October 27-29, 2017 in Vancouver BC and check out start-up successes in the Jamat! Have a new business venture that you're proud of? Tell us why in our Dragon's Den-style pitch competition. As part of the Ignite Growth Summit taking place on the weekend of October 27-29, 2017 in Vancouver BC, we are ...
Second Steps Wellness Challenge
Canada -- Second Steps is a Canada-Wide Diamond Jubilee Wellness Challenge, launching on September 15th. During Mawlana Hazar Imam's 60 glorious years of Imamat, he will have guided us for 1 billion, 893 million, 369 thousand, 600 seconds. To help fulfill Mawlana Hazar Imam's aspirations for the Jamat, to participate fully in his work, and for our own quality of life, ...
Engagement Seminar - Jamatkhana and Spaces of Worship
Canada -- This multi-media interactive seminar will focus on situating Jamatkhanas within diverse Muslim spaces of worship and gathering. The Diamond Jubilee Engagement Seminars entitled "Spaces of Worship and Jamatkhana" will help situate the Jamatkhana within the diverse Muslim spaces of worship and will address many commonly-asked questions, including "Why is the prayer space restricted to Ismailis during congregational prayer times?" ...
Youth in Harmony
Canada -- Youth in Harmony (ages 13+) is an innovative program that blends harmony, melody and traditional devotion. Youth in Harmony (ages 13+) is an innovative program that blends harmony, melody and traditional devotion to create beautiful renditions of devotional expressions and thought. Join youth and young adults across Canada to explore the notion of unity and diversity through music! Students ...
Invitation by President Deedar Sadid of the Ismaili Council for Quebec
President Deedar Sadid of the Council for Quebec invites the Quebec jamat to join the launch of Ismaili #CIVIC150 this weekend. #Canada150pic.twitter.com/jbqeuT8YsB -- Ismaili Civic 150 (@Civic150) September 15, 2017 Cleanup ...
Ismaili Muslims pledge Million service hours towards Canada 150 in commemoration of His Highness the Aga Khan's Diamond Jubilee
In commemoration of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee and Canada's 150th anniversary, the Canadian Ismaili Muslim community launches Ismaili CIVIC 150, a pledge to Canada of one million volunteer service hours ...
His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan to visit Chitral
Source: Chitral Today - Translated via Google - September 15, 2017 The spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan will visit Chitral. According to the ...
Aga Khan Foundation Canada - Kingston World Partnership Walk
world partnership walk BY SULTAN JESSA KINGSTON - Ontario: Kingston, a tourism hub of eastern Ontario and home to Queen's University, will become the latest community to play host to the World ...
World Partnership Golf Montreal 2017
World Partnership Golf Montreal is dedicated to raising funds and awareness to fight poverty in poor communities in Asia and Africa. Source: Muslim Harji Click the image to view album at ...
Aga Khan Development Network's Water project to benefit more than 6,000 villagers in Iringa, Tanzania
Source: The Citizen By Gadiosa Lamtey At least 6,000 people living in Mapogolo - Idodi and Itunundu - Ikorongo villages in Iringa Region can now easily get water from wells through ...
Top things to do in Atlanta this weekend - Aga Khan Foundation National Walk/Run
Aga Khan Foundation National Walk/Run, registration onsite starts at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17. $15 for park admission. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. The Aga ...
Bangladesh: Aga Khan Development Network: 'Domestic education needs to be developed for pursuing Vision 2041'
Source: Dhaka Tribune by Mahadi Al Hasnat 'At present, there is no effective mechanism to create coherence between the core international curricula and domestic education agenda' In order to transform Bangladesh ...
Chitrali students head for Central Asia to study
Source: Chitral News Chitral .. Chitrali students have started heading north- to Central Asia to pursue their studies. Two students have been admitted to the University of Central Asia this year, ...
The Aga Khan wants to rebuild Aleppo's Great Mosque
Ten million euro plan: "A Hope Throughout Syria" In his hands is a white plastic model of the Aleppo Minaret, Dr. Radwan Khawatmi reminds himself the nostalgia of childhood games: "I ...
A One-of-a-kind dental training lab launched by Aga Khan University, Pakistan
A one-of-a-kind, high-fidelity dental simulation lab that promises a safer and more effective way to educate dental professionals and students was inaugurated at the Aga Khan University (AKU) on August 30, ...
Tanzania: Aga Khan Development Network earns Govt praise in education
Source: The Citizen By Bakari Kiango The government has lavished praise on the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) for implementing effectively an education initiative under a project dubbed Strengthening Education Systems ...
