Global -- جشنواره جهانی STEM فرصتی عالی برای دانش آموزان جماعت برای کشف و توسعه مهارت های علمی، فنی، مهندسی و ریاضیات است. جشنواره جهانی STEM فرصتی برای نوجوانان 5 تا 18 ساله است که بتوانند با ایجاد و نمایش پروژه هایی به صورت مجازی به جماعت جهانی، علوم، فناوری، مهندسی و ریاضیات (STEM) را کشف و تجربه کنند. به دنبال ...
We have two short pieces on the festival of Eid-e Ghadir, which is commemorated on the 18th of the Islamic month Dhul Hijja (in 2021 falling on or around Tuesday July 27). The first piece, along with the ambigram at the top, is reproduced from The Ismaili, the official website of the Ismaili Muslim community. The ambigram, which is in the ...
Editors: Dr. Sharmina Mawani and Dr. Anjoom A. Mukadam Student Empowerment in Higher Education draws together personal reflections of over 70 teachers and students in institutions of higher education from across ...
"A very warm welcome back to the Aga Khan Museum! I am so delighted that -- after eight months of lockdown -- we are finally able to open our doors to ...
#Speech made by His Highness the #AgaKhan at the #GlobalPluralismAwards Ceremony in Ottawa, Canada, on 20 November 2019 Read the full speech here: ...
Salima Hemani, a PhD candidate at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto, has become the first registered nurse to win the SANSAR Burgundy Young Investigator ...
The AKF-led Schools2030 programme is delighted to globally launch the free, open-source HCD Toolkit, which aims to equip educators across 1000 schools with foundational design skills and tools to amplify their work & improve the learning outcomes of students. To celebrate this pivotal moment in the lifespan of Schools2030, this short documentary feature film has been created. The film will dive into the ...
I will provide some specific family related examples and experiences based on the concept of service in our community and the faith of our forefathers. In the Takht nashini ceremony held ...
Showcasing the traditional Spanish art form of Flamenco, the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center is pleased to present a soulfully expressive medium that combines tradition, music, and dance into an exciting performance. Solero Flamenco returns to the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center for a journey through southern Spain and the many diverse influences that have shaped this unique art form. ...
USA -- Dr. Gulshan Harjee's smile lights up a room and she shares her life experiences that shaped the person she is today. Gulshee, as she is fondly referred to, is a co-founder of Clarkston Community Health Center (CCHC), a non-profit clinic that provides patient-centered medical care to the uninsured and underserved residents of Clarkston, a city known for its ethnic ...
Be inspired by the captivating Faig Ahmed's Dissolving Order exhibition on till September 6, 2021, at Aga Khan Museum, Toronto. The centrepiece of Dissolving Order is a deconstruction of one of ...
Ali Jan Damani's latest publication is a book review titled, Remembering Shahbaz: A critical review of "Artefacts of Devotion: A Sufi Repertoire of the Qalandariyya in Sehwan Sharif, Sindh, Pakistan", published ...
Dr. Shireen Kassam and Rohini Bajekal are British Asians who became concerned by the way their families and communities were disproportionately affected by cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D), ...
Portugal -- Ya Ali Madad, The month of July is a very special time for us Muslims as we celebrate Imamat Day. It is the recognition of the Imam of the Time. Imamat Day is an occasion to reaffirm this principle, express gratitude to Mawlana Hazar Imam, and to reaffirm our spiritual allegiance to the Imam and our commitment to the ...
"For brief period of history, the Fatimid Caliphate based in Egypt presided over arguably the most powerful empire in the Mediterranean. Yet because the legacy of this Ismaili dynasty was erased or downplayed by its Sunni rivals and successors, the Fatimids are often misunderstood. As we show in this installment of "The Making of the Islamic World," the Fatimid period and ...
The human brain contains 100 billion neurons that transmit information between different areas of the brain. How do neuroscientists use current research to improve our understanding of the brain and how it functions? Join Faisal Karmali as we explore #Neuroscience in the next edition of #FieldsOfTheFuture! ...
The first five years in a child's life are crucial for the development of their brain. How do early childhood educators encourage and nurture this development? Join Saima Gowani as we explore #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment in the next edition of #FieldsOfTheFuture! ...
Between January 2005 and May 2020, there have been more than 11,500 recorded cybersecurity breaches. How do cybersecurity professionals protect our personal data? Join Jamil Jaffer as we explore #Cybersecurity in the next edition of #FieldsOfTheFuture! ...
The human brain is able to process an image in 13 milliseconds, which is 60,000 times faster than the time it takes to process text. How do data scientists use this to their advantage? Join Rahim Bhojani as we explore #DataVisualization in the next edition of #FieldsOfTheFuture! ...
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) provide over 40 million anesthetics to American patients yearly. How do CRNAs keep up with the growing demand for anesthesia providers? Join Sanaa Mohammed as we explore #NurseAnethesiology in the next edition of #FieldsOfTheFuture! ...
The field of aerospace engineering has progressed rapidly since the first manned aircraft was flown in 1903. How do modern aerospace engineers continue to push the boundaries of flight? Join Farah Alibay as we explore #AerospaceEngineering in the next edition of #FieldsOfTheFuture! ...
"God has given us the miracle of life with all its attributes: the extraordinary manifestations of sunrise and sunset, of sickness and recovery, of birth and death, but surely if He has given us the means with which to remove ourselves from this world so as to go to other parts of the Universe, we can but accept as further manifestations ...
by MALIK MERCHANTPublisher/Editor Simerg, Barakah andSimergphotos Simerg's series entitled "Books by Ismaili Authors" continues with USA writer Shelina Shariff-Zia's book "Nairobi Days". We follow the same Q/A format as our recent presentations of books written by Ali Lakhani, Nizar Sultan, Nargis Fazal, Nazlin Rahemtulla, Azmina Suleman, Alnasir Rajan, Shafeen Ali, Mansoor Ladha, Zeni Shariff and Shamas Nanji. We invite Ismaili authors ...
Toronto -- July 20, 2021 Treat yourself to a joyous, fulfilling day of arts and culture at the Aga Khan Museum, which opens its doors to the public on Sunday, July ...
Alumni from #AgaKhan Schools in #Pakistan are excelling in different fields all over the world. They are working as teachers, engineers, doctors, artists, filmmakers, researchers, scientists, and sportspersons. Recent graduates of the school system are pursuing higher education in prestigious colleges and universities in Pakistan as well as around the world. Here is a short film about some of recent graduates from #AgaKhanSchools ...
The Ismaili is pleased to present "United in Our Song," featuring contributions from each of the three Abrahamic faiths, with Jewish, Christian, and Muslim instrumentalists and vocalists all involved. ...
Enjoy the soothing rhythms of African traditional songs, performed by Algerian musician and singer Fethi Nadjem, as part of the Aga Khan Museum's virtual concert festival, Songs from Africa: Celebrating Black History. Nadjem, who is now based in Toronto, explains the origins of the gimbri, a three-stringed instrument commonly called "the grandfather of the bass" -- and gives a short music lesson ...
Global -- The festival of Eid al-Adha celebrates the common humanity and ethical heritage shared by the three Abrahamic faiths. A new musical composition performed by artists in the UK harnesses a long-standing relationship between three faith communities and illustrates the strength found in diversity. Commissioned by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, the song features contributions from each of the ...
A timely presentation by Curator Dr. Marika Sardar shows a 17th-century painting depicting a "doctors' office" from a Mughal-era manuscript made in northern India. Inspired by verses from the poet Sa'di's most famous poem, "The Bustan" or "The Orchard," which appear at the top, the artist has produced a meticulously detailed scene: one doctor checks the pulse of a patient; others compound ...
During Mawlana Hazar Imam's Imamat, there were rapid political, economic, and technological changes in newly-emerging nations from colonial rule that required bold initiatives and new programmes to reflect the developing national aspirations. Mawlana Hazar Imam strengthened and expanded the work of his grandfather in the fields of health care, education, and poverty alleviation in the poorest parts of Africa and Asia ...
With zero added sugar, this sweet and refreshing strawberry lassi drink - with hints of tartness - is made with only four ingredients. Fresh juicy strawberries and greek yogurt, whizzed together ...
The AKF-led Schools2030 programme is delighted to launch the free, open-source HCD Toolkit, which aims to equip educators across 1000 schools with foundational design skills and tools to amplify their work and improve the holistic learning outcomes of students. To celebrate the worldwide launch of the Toolkit, a short documentary feature which will go live at the Global Partnership for Education Summit on ...
[We begin story telling in Simerg with stories exclusively written for this website by Vancouver based creative writer Farah Tejani, who has contributed inspiring poems for Simerg, including one last year on the occasion of Eid al-Adha titled The Great Sacrifice. This beautiful story of the Ladybug is being presented to our readers at a time when Muslims will be celebrating ...
#Speech made by His Highness the #AgaKhan at the opening of the Aga Khan Academy, #Mombasa, on 20 December 2003. Read the full speech here: For more about the @Aga Khan Academies: ...
By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA Eid al-Adha or the "Festival of Sacrifice" is celebrated by Muslims across the world marking the completion of the annual pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca, commemorated on ...
The Alwaleed Islamic Studies Program at Harvard University is dedicated to furthering the scholarly study of Islam and the Muslim world on an interdisciplinary, global basis. By supporting and advancing studies ...
Ismaili Professionals Network (IPN) Summit is featuring 30 + speakers this year! Join for the virtual IPN Summit to be held on August 7, 2021, completely free of charge. Learn from ...
