"Alvi, dressed in low-hanging shorts and a Yankees cap, is far from a fundamentalist: He's Wakhi, part of an ethnic group with Persian origins. And like everyone else here, he is Ismaili--a follower of a moderate branch of Islam whose imam is the Aga Khan, currently residing in France. There are 15 million Ismailis around the world, and 20,000 live here ...
5 October 2016 - His Highness the Aga Khan delivered a statement at the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan co-hosted by the European Union and the government of Afghanistan. ...
21 September 2016 - Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan after receiving the inaugural Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship. ...
21 September 2016 - Speech by the Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson at the ceremony of the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship presented to His Highness the Aga Khan. ...
Nutrition Centre -- Mutter, also known as peas, belong to the same family as pulses, which includes beans, dal, lentils and chickpeas. They are a great source of protein and fibre, with virtually no fat. Split pea soup or mutter pilau is a comfort food for many. Mashed peas are often one of the first vegetables fed to babies. Mutter, also ...
21 September 2016 - As part of the ceremony of the inaugural Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship presented to His Highness, the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson prepared this video profile of His Highness the Aga Khan. ...
The dual Derby winner will stand at Gilltown Stud. The Aga Khan Studs are delighted to announce that HARZAND will be another exciting new addition to the roster of Gilltown Stud for the 2017 breeding season. The handsome son of Sea The Stars achieved an exceptional feat when winning both the Epsom and Irish Derbies, making him the leading colt of ...
H.H. the Aga Khan's gelding confirms status as top French stayer. VAZIRABAD entered into an elite circle of dual winners of the Prix Royal-Oak on Sunday at Saint-Cloud, becoming the fourth horse to secure successive editions of the Group 1 contest. The title-holder was waited with in the early stages of the strongly-run race and Christophe Soumillon asked him to make ...
"I wish you all success, good health, happiness, everything you wish, everything you wish for, Best Blessings." - Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan. Please see one minute video footage from October 19, 2016, below. LETTER FROM PUBLISHER By Abdulmalik Merchant Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, pictured at the Olympia Hall, London, during his weeklong visit ...
PIR SADARDIN SAYS: The True Guide is the Sustainer of the Universe Channel your devotion to this (True) Guide And you shall attain to the Eternal Station....translation, verse 8 PLEASE CLICK: Supreme Knowledge: A Sublime Gift of Ismaili Ginans Gujarati text of ginan Karsanaji Bhanare Arjun Sambharo composed by Pir Sadardin. Image: Ginan Central, University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Please click on ...
A COMMENTARY ON PIR SADARDIN'S KARSANAJI BHANARE ARJUN SAMBHARO [1] By Shiraz Pradhan In the Katha Upanishad there is a story of Nachiketas. [2] He was an honest, innocent boy. One time his father was making sacrifices to the gods to secure his afterlife. Nachiketas observed that his father was sacrificing those cows and animals that were old or sick and ...
The Naryn Campus of the University of Central Asia was inaugurated in a ceremony that took place on 19 October 2016, in the presence of His Highness the Aga Khan and the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic. Watch "The Journey Begins". ...
17 October 2016 - A short video to discover the new campus in Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic. ...
19 October 2016 - Speech made by His Highness the Aga Khan at the inauguration ceremony of the Naryn Campus of the University of Central Asia. ...
Global -- In a historic ceremony held this morning, Mawlana Hazar Imam and the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic inaugurated the Naryn campus of the University of Central Asia -- the first of three residential campuses being constructed in the high mountains of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. ...
Global -- His Excellency Almazbek Atambayev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic decorated Mawlana Hazar Imam with the Order of Danaker, the highest recognition that the Kyrgyz nation can bestow upon a foreign citizen. ...
Kyrgyz Republic, 17-20 October 2016 - During a four day visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, His Highness the Aga Khan, accompanied by members of his family, presided over the inauguration of the Naryn Campus of the University of Central Asia. His Excellency Almazbek Atambayev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic also presented the Aga Khan with the Order of Danaker, the highest ...
Global -- Naryn, 19 October 2016 -- In a historic ceremony held this morning, Mawlana Hazar Imam and the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic inaugurated the Naryn campus of the University of Central Asia -- the first of three residential campuses being constructed in the high mountains of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. "What this university is all about is not ...
Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic, 19 October 2016 - Kyrgyz Prime Minister Sooronbay Jeenbekov and His Highness the Aga Khan inaugurated the Naryn campus of the University of Central Asia in a ceremony held under the patronage of His Excellency President Almazbek Atambayev. ...
Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic, 19 October 2016 - As part of AKDN's broader commitment to the Naryn area, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture rehabilitated the Seitaaly Jakypov Park, creating space for leisure, play and exercise. On 19 October 2016, Naryn Governor Amanbay Kayipov joined Kyrgyz Prime Minister Sooronbay Jeenbekov and His Highness the Aga Khan to officially open the rehabilitate park. ...
Students of world history remind us how Central Asia, a thousand years ago, "led the world" in trade and investment, in urban development, in cultural and intellectual achievement. This was the place that leading thinkers from around the known world would look to for leadership. What were the latest breakthroughs in astronomy or mathematics, in chemistry or medicine, in philosophy or ...
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, 18 October 2016 - On the first day of an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, His Highness the Aga Khan was presented the Order of Danaker by His Excellency Almazbek Atambayev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The order is the country's highest recognition given to a foreign citizen for contributions to the strengthening of peace, friendship and ...
The Inauguration of the University of Central Asia's Naryn campus will take place on Wednesday 19 October. The event will be webcast live at 11:00 AM Kyrgyz Time (GMT+6) at TheIsmaili.org/live. ...
Classically-bred son of Shamardal takes up stud duties. The Aga Khan Studs are delighted to announce that DARIYAN will be the exciting new addition to the Haras de Bonneval roster for the 2017 breeding season. This representative of one of H.H. the Aga Khan's most prestigious families is a top class performer, successful over 1800m, ten furlongs and a mile and ...
Global -- Bishkek, 17 October 2016 -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Kyrgyzstan this evening, ahead of the inauguration of the University of Central Asia's Naryn campus. He was accompanied by Prince Aly Muhammad. Her Excellency Elvira Sarieva, Minister of Science and Education received Mawlana Hazar Imam on behalf of the Kyrgyz government. Aga Khan Development Network Resident Representative for Kyrgyzstan ...
Healthy Hints Explore this healthier spin on a traditional dish with less fat. Lower the salt even further, by substituting with lemon juice and fresh coriander. Why not add some broccoli and green beans for extra color and cooked chickpeas or cashews for protein and crunch! Want to turn it up a notch? You could substitute regular potatoes with sweet potatoes ...
Nutrition Centre -- With all the attention on the problems of overweight and obesity, it is easy to forget that there are many people whose main concern is how to gain weight in order to improve their health. Gaining weight can be just as difficult -- physically and psychologically -- as trying to lose it. Turn on the television, open the ...
On Thursday, October 13, we welcome honoured guests and valued patrons to the Aga Khan Museum for an exclusive preview event celebrating our newest exhibition, Syria: A Living History. Beginning at 6:30 pm EST, tune in to a live stream of the special event, featuring an introductory video from Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, followed by welcome remarks from the following distinguished speakers: • Henry ...
BY MUSLIM HARJI This is the dargah of one of the most famous Sufi saints, Nizamuddin Auliya. Situated in Nizamuddin West, it also houses the tomb of poet Amir Khusro and Mughal princess Jahanara lying adjacent to the complex. Thousands of Muslims, Hindus and those of other faiths and religions visit it every week, especially on Thursdays to witness the ...
Paris, France - On 13 October 2016, the President of the Republic of Madagascar, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, met with His Highness the Aga Khan to discuss development in Madagascar, where the Aga Khan Development Network operates a number of programmes. The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) has been implementing a rural development programme in all seven districts of north-western Madagascar's Sofia Region since ...
Global -- Aiglemont, 7 October 2016 -- Mawlana Hazar Imam informed the Jamat with great joy today that Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa are expecting their second child. Ismailis are gathering in Jamatkhanas around the world to celebrate the happy news. "It gives me the greatest happiness to announce that Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa are expecting their second child," said ...
Kabul, Afghanistan, 7 October 2016 - Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS), an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network donated 125 tents and 100 Non Food Item packages to the Governor of Takhar to support 750 Internally Displaced People (IDP) in Kunduz. The Governor of Takhar, Mohammad Yasin Zia, expressed his gratitude to Focus Humanitarian Assistance and other NGOs who are helping ...
5 October 2016 - Statement by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Conference on Afghanistan in Brussels, Belgium. ...
Afghanistan -- Brussels, 6 October 2016 -- "Since 2001, AKDN and its partners have channelled over $1 billion to enhance self-reliance and improve the quality of life of Afghans," said Mawlana Hazar Imam yesterday, and he indicated that more will follow in the years ahead. "Between now and 2020, AKDN plans similar investments in cultural heritage, education, energy, health, and poverty ...
His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of Afghanistan (right) with His Highness the Aga Khan, Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network and 49th Imam of Ismaili Muslims. Photo: European Union. Copyright. Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th Imam of Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, is attending the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan on Wednesday, 5 October, ...
