A thank you letter to Prince Amyn for a life of service and dedication to Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan Editor's note: Though discreet and always working behind the scenes, Prince Amyn's contribution to the Imamat institutions have always been influential and impactful. On the occasion of Prince Amyn's 80th birthday on September 12, 2017, Azeem Maherali offers ...
United States -- "This is the first of many programs to come," said Imran Dhatwani, President of Ismaili Council for Midwestern USA. "We want the Glenview Jamatkhana to be known as a safe place for dialogue and friendship for all."Continuing with the essence of utilizing the Ismaili Jamatkhanas as a space for dialogue and engagement, the Glenview Jamatkhana hosted an interfaith ...
United States -- The theme of connectedness played a major role in setting the tone for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.For days leading up to Diamond Jubilee, volunteers in the Northeastern United States worked tirelessly to prepare for the highly anticipated, momentous, and memorable occasion. Through sleepless nights and countless hours of logistical meetings, site setup, and performance practices, the Northeastern USA ...
Australia, 12 September 2017 - The University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and the University of Central Asia (UCA), signed an agreement in Australia to strengthen the relationship between the Institutions and encourage cooperation in the field of Communications and Media on 12 September 2017. "We look forward to great things happening with this partnership," said Professor Andrew Parfitt, Provost and Senior ...
David Bentley Hart, author of "The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss," spoke on his book at the Bonhoeffer House at the University of Virginia. David Bentley Hart is an Eastern Orthodox scholar of religion, philosopher, writer, and cultural commentator. Hart plumbs the depths of humanity's experience of the world as powerful evidence for the reality of God. ...
In recognition of the role individuals, organizations, and corporations play in supporting the work of the United Nations to advance global peace and prosperity, UNA-USA and the United Nations Foundation honor ...
Aga Khan exhibit captures the fascinating stories of resilient, young skaters, empowerment and 'the future' of a war-torn country. British portrait photographer Jessica Fulford-Dobson had a hard time believing what she ...
Here a photograph of the restored Timur Shah Mausoleum set within a public garden adjacent to the Kabul River. One of the largest surviving Islamic monuments in central Kabul, the mausoleum ...
Saturday, 16 Sep 2017 at 10:00 AM In partnership with the Ismaili Business Professionals Association (IBPA), the Ismaili HR Alliance Canada is set to launch on Saturday September 16th 2017. A ...
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"... showcase Canadian values, especially at the level of foreign policy and development. Foundations, such as the Aga Khan's, for example, could be stakeholders." - François LaRochelle, Canada's former diplomat Mustafa ...
.@CP3 working hard to help the #HurricaneHarvey relief efforts in H-Town. ? pic.twitter.com/PjZhhAQGY2 -- Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) September 8, 2017 Earlier related ...
Source: Dallas News, by TyLisa C. Johnson CARROLLTON -- Fourteen-year-old Sarah Ibrahim had never before seen the type of destruction that Hurricane Harvey caused in Houston. But once the Dallas youth ...
Democratic Republic of Congo -- During a bright sunny morning on 7th May, 2017 the seniors of the Kinshasa Jamat gathered to reaffirm their commitment to a healthy lifestyle. The event was organized by the Social Welfare Board & the senior citizen committee. The President of the National council was among the attendees. The event began with a conventional welcome speech ...
Four Group wins for the Aga Khan silks, plus one for resident stallion Sea The Stars. The Aga Khan Studs celebrated a four-timer across Europe this weekend, while SEA THE STARS was represented by his 45th Stakes winner. In France, two stayers provided the Group victories, with VAZIRABAD registering a second successive win in the Gr.3 Prix Gladiateur at Chantilly and ...
Sacred stories - stories, such as the lives of past heroes, parables and folk tales that convey a moral or religious truth. This is video 3 in our series on the 9 Aspects of Religion. ...
Features a short clip on Sacred Stories (9 Aspects of Religion); a lecture on Religion Literacy by Stephen Prothero, an explanation of the relationship between culture and religion by Harvard EdX, a talk on the different understandings of God by David Bentley Hart, and a speech on Love and Justice in a World of Suffering by Omid Safi...and more. ...
Look and listen as Amirali Alibhai, Head of Performing Arts and guest curator, offers insight into the inspiration behind our exhibition, "Syrian Symphony: New Compositions in Sight and Sound". ...
"I feel that being an AKU graduate is the most valuable thing that I have done (twice)." - 2010 Nursing Graduate "AKU equipped me with excellent knowledge, confidence and patience that ...
The Aga Khan Early Learning Centre, Dubai (AKELC) - An exemplary nursery and preschool serving children of all nationalities, 12 months to 4 years of age. ...
Georgians are partnering with communities around the world to build better futures. Aga Khan Foundation is hosting an event at Stone Mountain Park to raise unrestricted funds and educate people about ...
Dar es Salaam -- Thousands of people from various parts of Dar es Salaam today Sept 6 have showed up at a free health screening event taking place at Mnazi Mmoja ...
"The effort of Aga Khan Trust for Culture and Telangana Tourism is to restore the Tombs to how they were nearly 500 years ago," Telangana Tourism secretary Venkatesham said. 8th Sep ...
The Canadian Arabic Orchestra (CAO) is pleased to announce that single tickets are now on sale for the first annual Festival of Arabic Music & Arts (FAMA), running from October 28 ...
Some of the participants of the Houston interfaith prayers. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey's unprecedented flooding and devastation, Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed Sunday, Sept 3rd as a Day of Prayer ...
A visit to the Aga Khan Museum is a visit for all the senses. Experience a stunning building surrounded by formal gardens and a public park. The Museum offers worlds of ...
On Monday 18 September 2017 06:00 pm Civil Society in Fragile Contexts: A Focus on Central Asia | British Council USA Join the British Council and the Aga Khan Foundation for ...
Introduction to the 9 Aspects of all religions. These aspects help us when studying or comparing religions. The aspects are Beliefs, Sacred Stories, Spaces Places Times and Artifacts, Texts, Rituals, Symbols, Social Structures, Ethics, and Spiritual Experiences. ...
Song "YA-ALI" by Kamal Haji on the auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Gadir. Credits: Music, Lyrics & Arrangement: Kamal Haji Performers: Kamal Haji, Shabana Ratani, Saif Sattani, & Sarah Haji Audio & Lyrical ...
The term 'jamatkhana' literally means 'a house of assembly or gathering'. It has come to designate a gathering space for community activities and worship among some Muslim communities such as the ...
United States -- To generate discussion on the nature and significance of these developments, The Institute of Ismaili Studies organized a seminar entitled 'Intellectual Traditions in Islam' held at the University of Cambridge, in August 1994. The key papers presented at the seminar have now become accessible through this publication to a wider audience of scholars, students and the general public.The ...
Karen Armstrong has written more than 20 books on faith and the major religions, studying what Islam, Judaism and Christianity have in common, and how our faiths shaped world history and drive current events. In 2008, she launched the Charter of Compassion, based on the Golden Rule: that we should treat others how we would want to be treated. ...
Derar Alchikh Ibrahim was recently awarded second place in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chicago's Award in Architecture student competition for his entry "Resilient School for Migrant Population". Derar's transportable ...
Karim Premji, a Distinguished Toastmaster from Richmond Hill Ontario receives recognition for his outstanding educational and leadership achievements. VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Sept. 3, 2017 - PRLog -- Karim Premji, a ...
Elevate Toronto is a 3 day tech festival that will showcase the best of the Canadian innovation ecosystem and will celebrate diversity and inclusion. Several Ismaili technology visionaries, founders and leaders ...
Hafeez Amarshi of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada was elected as the new president of the South Asian Bar Association of Toronto (SABA Toronto) at the organization's annual general meeting ...
Look and listen as Amirali Alibhai, Head of Performing Arts and guest curator, offers insight into the inspiration behind our exhibition, "Syrian Symphony: New Compositions in Sight and Sound". To learn more about our exhibitions, visit agakhanmuseum.org/exhibitions. ...
MACON - Mercer University junior Simran Khoja was recently selected by the U.S. Department of State to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study or intern abroad during ...
May 25, 2017 Regina, Saskatchewan - Doug Pederson, Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Soccer Association, today announced the appointment of Rahim Mohamed as the Director of Soccer. "We are very excited ...
Applicants from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and northern Pakistan are eligible. Cambridge Doctoral Scholarships for Young Scholars The University of Central Asia (UCA) in partnership with the Cambridge ...
