The Blue Qur'an is considered one of the most exquisite creations of mediaeval Islam, and is one of the wonders of Islamic calligraphy. Although rare in Qur'an manuscripts, the gold-on-blue style ...
United States -- Painting different subjects in varying styles, an artist illustrates her talent.If there is a style, Nazlee Ramji, of Houston, can probably paint it.From acrylic and oil paints, to glass beads, sequins and rhinestones, her work exudes an impressive versatility. Using bold, rich colors and from her traditional Persian style to the bright hues and defined lines of her ...
This article contains the biography of one of the great Ismaili Khidmatgār (Volunteers) of our age. I have prepared this article for my forth coming publication "Gems Of The Era". This ...
By: Kamrudin A. Rashid - Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ISMAILI JAMATKHANA AND CENTRE IN DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN During our trip to Tajikistan in August 2016, we also visited Dushanbe and saw many historical ...
United States -- One of the proud traditions of New York Headquarters Jamatkhana is celebrating Ruz-e-Nur. It is quite a new tradition at this Jamatkhana, only dating back to 2011 as an official Jamati celebration, introduced by Manhattan Jamatkhana. Traditions are a large part of the Ismaili community. There is a plethora of cultures that thrive within the Ismaili faith because ...
United States -- Encouraged by globalization and recognizing the needs of the developing world, healthcare professionals are taking opportunities to serve a larger population and make a significant impact. It's simple - go where the patients are. Encouraged by globalization and recognizing the needs of the developing world, healthcare professionals are taking opportunities to serve a larger population and make a ...
Aga Khan Development Network has been active in economic development projects in Cote d'Ivoire since the 1960s. Starting in the packaging industry, the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, through Industrial ...
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS..... The road to success is not straight. There is a curb called failure, a loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red light called Enemies; caution lights ...
Between earning a Master's in Landscape Architecture from Harvard University's Graduate School of Design, collecting a wealth of certifications (Permaculture Design, LEED, Cultural Heritage Conservation, etc.) and boasting a portfolio of ...
United States -- A road trip inspired by the shortage of clean water for the residents in Flint, Michigan.By day, he is a digital marketing consultant; by night and over the weekend, Sunny Taj from Houston is a civil society engineer. "Sunny has served in various capacities, from being the regional marketing lead for the Aga Khan Foundation to raising funds ...
United States -- The One Jamat Dance Brings Performers Together in HoustonForty-three dancers from 11 years to the early 40s were positioned in two lines -- ballet shoes tied, excitement and nerves abundant as they walked inside the Houston NRG arena. Just minutes before, there was so much acitvity -- volunteers helping with hair and makeup in one corner, small group ...
The Ismaili community also counts powerful business people in Africa. Distribution, bank, hotels: if their activities are not directly linked to those of the Aga Khan, they are often close to ...
The Aga Khan Hospital (AKHD), in collaboration with the Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) and Women for Women Foundations will conduct a free plastic and reconstructive surgery camp in Dar es Salaam. ...
In their Check This Out Houston segment, host Kat Cosley visits Houston's Ismaili Jamatkhana & Center. Source: ;the-ismaili-center-/2330388/ All related More... ...
Over 200 teachers have graduated with certificates under the Madrasa Early Childhood Programme Uganda. The programme run by the Aga Khan Development Network aims to improve the quality of education at ...
Ali and Dilshad like to travel to off the beaten path places; one such recent visit was to Colombia; once notorious for drug cartels gangs. What they found is the Colombia ...
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Highlights of Diamond Jubilee Celebrations At Wadi Jamatkhana, Pune SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for Diamond Jubilee and other updates! CONNECT with us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheIsmailiIndia Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheIsmailiIndia ...
Flash Mob Diamond Jubilee Celebrations At Wadi Jamatkhana, Pune SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for Diamond Jubilee and other updates! CONNECT with us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheIsmailiIndia Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheIsmailiIndia ...
Flash Mob Diamond Jubilee Celebrations At Narangi Baug Jamatkhana, Pune SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for Diamond Jubilee and other updates! CONNECT with us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheIsmailiIndia Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheIsmailiIndia ...
United States -- Nourishment for the Homage Ceremony commenced weeks before the day.Thirty days, 29 days, 28 days, all the way to T minus one: the countdown progressed. July 11, 2017 marked the beginning of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee commemoration. However, the Jamats' celebrations, reflections, and engagement began weeks earlier. Each day preceding July 11, the Jamat was showered with ...
"He has a very good understanding of Africa, Asia of course, but also of the globality of the world. He is at one and the same time an extremely courteous and ...
Make a shield from knowledge, for there is no stronger shield against calamities. Whosoever owns the shield of knowledge will not suffer from the blows of Time. Divan of Nasir-i KhusrawA ...
Ismaili District Boy Scouts Association Gilgit organized Scout Summer Hike 2017 on August 18-20, 2017 promoting the slogan: Say No to Drugs. A total of 71 scouts, including leaders, participated in ...
Recognizing many orgs- like FOCUS on Seniors' volunteers who help seniors experiencing financial abuse & social isolation. #mssa2017pic.twitter.com/R8eFsNPbUC -- Lori Sigurdson (@LoriSigurdson) August 16, 2017 Wednesday 16 August 2017 - Calgary ...
By ARIF BABUL (Special to Simergphotos) A dusky picture of the surroundings in the small town of Stanley, Idaho, as the sun goes out. It felt much like deep twilight, like 30 minutes after sunset. Stanley is the gateway to the Sawtooth Mountains, one of the epic mountain ranges in the USA. August 21, 2017, Stanley, Idaho. Photo: Arif Babul. ...
Rahim Fazal grew up in government housing. He worked, as do many students, at McDonald's during high school. He didn't go to college. These aren't the kinds of details that might ...
Dr. Fatima Hashamali, MBBS, DCH, MCPS, was a veteran pediatrician who lived her life serving some of the world's poorest children. She is deeply missed by all those whom she served ...
"At a philosophical level, the immune system, to me, is somewhat representative of the self and how society functions. We decide what is 'self' and 'non-self'. We put tags of our ...
Mustafa Ramazan Habibi comes from Afghanistan and completed his undergraduate studies at Kabul University in 2012 in the field of education. He subsequently got his master's degree, M.Ed in education from ...
Asma Menon and Akbar Padamsee are Ismaili painters and printmakers from Chennai and Mumbai, India. beweldered with details the field and beyond with details 1 the air smeels good with details ...
Nazir Valani, recognized as an "elite problem solver" and "leader" in the Actuarial profession in North America. He is profiled in the promotional video by the Society of Actuaries (SOA). ...
Half a million for Charm Spirit colt. First season sire CHARM SPIRIT headlined a successful Arqana yearling sale for the Aga Khan Studs, which also saw pleasing results for SEA THE STARS and SIYOUNI, as well as a filly out of Shawara, dam of Shareta. The Aga Khan Studs look forward to welcoming again CHARM SPIRIT to the Haras de Bonneval ...
I have pledged in this year of Diamond Jubilee 2017-18 - which I believe is a very special year in each Ismaili mureed's life - to narrate short poetry recitation each ...
".... The way in which children are educated in their earliest years is a key, which can unlock the doors of opportunity for the rest of their lives."-- His Highness the ...
Over the past year, the Pluralism Project has explored the relationship between workplace diversity and business performance in Canada. The findings show a positive correlation between workplace diversity, revenue and productivity ...
"Essential to the creation of a higher order of human relationships is the acceptance of pluralism. Within the Muslim world, for example, thoughtful and heartfelt differences exist in regard to the ...
Mubarak Muhammad Ali is a sketch artist who is also a stage actor. A physiotherapist by profession, watch him draw a sketch of Aga Khan Museum building in 2 minutes time-lapse ...
Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic, 21 August 2017 - As part of the on-going collaboration between the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) to improve the quality of life in Naryn Oblast, the University of Central Asia (UCA) hosted the International Investment Forum "Naryn - A Transnational Economic Hub on the Great Silk Road". More than 100 ...
