Global -- President Uhuru Kenyatta presented the Aga Khan University with a newly granted charter at a special ceremony held in Nairobi yesterday. The event also included the inauguration of AKU's University Centre, and featured an address by Mawlana Hazar Imam. On a sunny day in Kenya's capital city, dignitaries, guests, and partners of the Aga Khan University (AKU) gathered for ...
Source: Aga Khan University Press Release June 11, 2021 The Aga Khan University (AKU) received its Charter from President Uhuru Kenyatta and inaugurated its new $50 million (Ksh 5 billion) state-of-the-art ...
This production features three music artists from different backgrounds, all sharing a common passion for music. The fusion of poetry, piano, and song lyrics symbolises that the bonds of togetherness endure, despite whatever may come our way. ...
News story -- The Islamic Gardens at King's Cross were one of 15 across the UK capital chosen to feature in London Open Gardens' virtual event. A short film of the roof gardens, terraces and courtyards in the Aga Khan Centre (AKC) on a sunny day was screened as part of the 90-minute broadcast on June 12th. Students from The Institute of ...
The Fatimids, Mawlana Hazar Imam's ancestors and descendants of Prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatima and her husband Hazrat Ali b. Abi Talib, were a major Ismaili dynasty who ruled various parts of the Muslim regions from 909 until 1171. Named after the Prophet's daughter, the Fatimids established their rule in Ifriqiya (Tunisia and eastern Algeria) in 909. The first three Imam-Caliphs ruled ...
Hear from faculty of the @Aga Khan University about the significance of the #charter and the new #UniversityCentre in Nairobi. For more about the #AgaKhan University: ...
#Speech delivered by His Highness the #AgaKhan, Chancellor of the @Aga Khan University at the Charter Granting Ceremony and Inauguration of the #AKU's new University Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, 11 June 2021. Full speech here: For more about the Aga Khan University: ...
By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA We recently completed the month of Ramadan during which we fasted, tried practicing humility, patience and calmness. The current Muslim month is Dhu-al-Qa'dah. In this article ...
Global -- In a momentous occasion, the Aga Khan University will receive its Charter from Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and will inaugurate a new state-of-the-art University Centre in the heart of Nairobi. The event will air live on The Ismaili TV tomorrow, 11 June, and will feature an address by Mawlana Hazar Imam. Friday 11 June will be remembered as a ...
Professor El-Nasir Lalani, receiving the Khatija and Mohan Manji Dhrolia Endowed Chair in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine from Vice Provost and Dean, Professor Anjum Halai, Image source: aku.edu This new ...
UK -- The Ismaili Centre Roof Garden is one of London's hidden gems. The serene setting of this beautiful courtyard style garden draws from the traditions of Islamic faith that have inspired outstanding buildings for many centuries throughout the world. The chaar-bagh (four-part) garden, delineated by a central fountain, and channels of water, draws inspiration from the Qur'anic Garden of Paradise. ...
Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center presents Sanam Marvi, a master musician whose influence cuts across linguistic, cultural and geographic boundaries, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Pakistan in Houston, Asia Society Texas Center and the Aga Khan Museum. Join us on Saturday, June 12th at 7:30 p.m. CT. ...
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The Fatimids, descendants of Prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatima and her husband Hazrat Ali b. Abi Talib and named after the Prophet's daughter, were a major Ismaili dynasty who ruled various parts of the Muslim regions from 909 until 1171. Fatimid rule was founded in Ifriqiya (Tunisia and eastern Algeria), through the efforts of the Ismaili da'i Abu Abd Allah al-Shi'i, who ...
Kenya -- "Everyone wants to live longer, but no one wants to be old" Harry Moody A staggering 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day across the world and will continue to do so until the early 2030's. In Nairobi, 50% of the Jamat is over 65 years of age. () Our elderly provide us with a fountain of wisdom and ...
Kenya -- Room Rates- (These rates include meals, laundry, in-house activities, carer assistance, transport to and from hospital and Jamatkhana)One Bedroom apartment - Ksh 120,000 for exclusive useDouble Apartment (1 room with 2 beds + 1 private living room) - Ksh 150,000 for exclusive useLarge double (2 beds + Ensuite bathroom) - Ksh 100,000 for exclusive use and Ksh 60,000 sharing ...
News story -- We are delighted to announce that Professor Farid Panjwani and Dr Arif Jamal have been appointed to senior management positions in two renowned academic institutions. Their career paths started with GPISH, and both now also sit on the IIS Board of Governors. Farid Panjwani, one of IIS's first GPISH graduates, made Dean Professor Farid Panjwani, a graduate from the ...
Portugal -- Tens entre 15 e 20 anos, és aluno do ensino básico/secundário ou do primeiro ano de licenciatura e tens um grande interesse pelas ciências? Este concurso é para ti! Organizado pela Fundação Juventude, em parceria com a Ciência Viva - Agência Nacional para a Cultura Científica e Tecnológica, o 29º Concurso Nacional para Jovens Cientistas tem como objetivo promover ...
We are delighted to present a selection of bird and animal pictures taken recently by Shannon Dowern at Toronto's East Don Trail. Of particular interest to Simergphotos are the photos of the beautiful red bird, the Cardinal, and the Oriole which have eluded the lens of Malik Merchant, the editor of this blog, who has been posting nature photos taken at ...
Ismaili Digest Exclusive for May 2021 -- Each month enjoy the most popular new articles and videos viewed by the Jamat from over 36 of the best Ismaili websites with just one click! 'Most popular' means most viewed post(s) on each website (excluding duplicate postings, Event Alerts and COVID-19 advice) without social media influence. NOTE: Posts are randomly ordered.
Portugal -- The winners of the Ismaili eChess cup are already known! Portuguese | Spanish The National Tournament has already ended and eight players have qualified in the Senior group and two in the Junior group. In the next phase, our players will participate in the European Tournament. It was with great pleasure that we noted the participation of all players, ...
Portugal -- Já temos vencedores no Torneio de Xadrez! English | Spanish O Torneio Nacional já terminou e foram apurados oito jogadores no grupo sénior e dois no grupo júnior. A próxima fase será o Torneio Europeu. Foi com agrado que registámos a participação de todos os jogadores, com jogos de bom nível e, sobretudo, a passagem para a fase seguinte ...
Ismaili Centre Dubai -- In honour of World Oceans Day, we look back at Prince Hussain Aga Khan's "Fragile Beauty" exhibition featuring his marine photography of oceanic ecosystems. The stunning collection of some 100 photographs highlights the beauty, fragility and diversity of marine life, drawing attention to the urgent need to conserve and protect global oceanic heritage. Prince Hussain Aga Khan ...
Islamabad, Pakistan, 8 June 2021 - The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH), the Ministry of Climate Change, Pakistan, World Habitat Awards and the United Nations Habitat Programme (UN-Habitat), co-organised an international seminar on Ecosystem Restoration for Quality of Life. With Malik Amin Aslam, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, as chief guest, the seminar was attended by ...
Global -- Over the past year, the challenge of Covid-19 in Texas has been compounded by a winter storm that left millions throughout the state without power and water, and Hurricane Laura, which caused extensive property damage and displaced many. In the face of these challenges, members of the Ismaili community came together to assist those in need, staffing vaccine mega-sites, ...
Toronto-based artist Eiman Muiny talks about why the lavishly decorated Blue Qur'an is her favourite object at the Aga Khan Museum. As a Muslim woman, the Qur'an itself, its verses, and meanings, make it "the closest book to my heart," she says. As a visual artist, she is in awe of the longevity and exemplary craftsmanship in the pages of the Blue ...
#Speech by His Highness the #AgaKhan at @TheAgaKhanAward for #Architecture Ceremony in Doha, Qatar, 24 November 2010. Read the full speech here: ...
In her latest Peer Perspective video for the #MuseumWithoutWalls, MET curator emerita Dr. Sheila Canby zooms in on intricate flourishes -- some hyper-realistic, others fantastical -- in an awe-inspiring manuscript painting from the Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasp. In the distinctive painting, the legendary King Faridun, disguised in the form of a dragon, confronts his three sons in a bid to discover each ...
St Mark's Basilica storms to Jockey Club glory. SIYOUNI continued his dominant run of form on Sunday at Chantilly as St Mark's Basilica doubled up after his Poule d'Essai des Poulains victory, storming home to secure success in the Prix du Jockey Club. Thanks to this victory, the Aga Khan Studs sire has now been propelled to the top of the ...
Is the blues universal? Can the blues be found in India? In episode 1 of "Searching for the Blues," Ankur and Ashutosh, long-time friends and founders of Amarrass Records, set out on a desert odyssey to film and record a lost and dying culture of traditional Indian music. Driving through the remote villages of Rajasthan, in northwest India, they find master class musicians, ...
Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center are pleased to present a virtual concert featuring Sanam Marvi, a master Sufi and folk musician whose work and influence cuts across linguistic, cultural, and geographic boundaries. This exciting event is being presented in collaboration with the Consulate General of Pakistan in Houston, Asia Society Texas Center, and the Aga Khan Museum. Tune in on Saturday, 12 June ...
Muhammad b. Ismail, the seventh Imam of the Ismailis and the eldest son of Isma'il b. Ja'far al-Sadiq, succeeded his father to the Imamat during a turbulent time in Medina, due to the dispute over the successors of his grandfather and father as well as anti-Alid Abbasid policies. Shortly after 766, Imam left Medina for the east in order to escape ...
Applicants for these internships must be between 15 and 30 years old, Canadian Citizens, permanent residents, or designated refugees, and legally entitled to work in Canada. Professor Shafique Virani of the ...
Global -- To coincide with World Environment Day, The Ismaili is pleased to present two short films produced by Prince Hussain, demonstrating the natural beauty of the oceans and the delicate ecosystems they support. We know that climate change is affecting life across our seven continents, but might sometimes forget about the seas and oceans that cover over 70 per cent ...
In her latest Peer Perspective video for the #MuseumWithoutWalls, MET curator emerita Dr. Sheila Canby zooms in on intricate flourishes -- some hyper-realistic, others fantastical -- in an awe-inspiring manuscript painting from the Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasp. In the distinctive painting, the legendary King Faridun, disguised in the form of a dragon, confronts his three sons in a bid to discover each ...
Compiled and introduced by MALIK MERCHANTPublisher/Editor Simerg, Barakah andSimergphotosThe Simurgh ceramic vase at the Aga Khan Museum, Bellerive Room. In our "Photo of the Day" feature published in Simergphotos on June 2, 2021, musician, author and artist Afraaz Mulji picked out the ceramic object Simurgh as his favourite piece among 60 other ceramic works of art that make up the beautiful ...
