Portugal -- ITREB Portugal introduces "Taster Sessions" for parents and students, in order to get glimpse of the secondary curriculum developed by the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS). Portuguese "If we teach today's students as we taught yesterday's, we rob them of tomorrow". John Dewey The Generation Z (millennials) is the most diverse, resilient, connected and informed generation ever, with their ...
Portugal -- Hoje partilhamos consigo o décimo primeiro artigo da rubrica "Relação Pais-Filhos", escrito por Karima Juma, que nos fala do da relação entre os brinquedos que uma criança possui e as suas implicações futuras. Menos é mais quando se trata de escolher brinquedos para crianças. Sou minimalista por natureza e firme crente que menos é mais, em muitas áreas da ...
It's the Eid al-Fitr holiday and Sadia Khan (Ayana Manji) teaches Mira, Mikku and Chikku what the holiday is all about! Source: Disney Junior (YouTube) In 2020, Ayana was cast to ...
In Mozambique, 1 in 67 women die due to complications in pregnancy and childbirth; and 1 in 18 infants die before their first birthday. With the support of the Government of Canada, the #AgaKhan Foundation's (@AKF_Global) investments in the Pemba Nursing School in Mozambique are helping to provide a better #education for young nurses like Olga Albino who are specialising in #maternal ...
In Mozambique, 1 in 67 women die due to complications in pregnancy and childbirth; and 1 in 18 infants die before their first birthday. With the support of the Government of Canada, the #AgaKhan Foundation's (@AKF_Global) investments in the Pemba Nursing School in Mozambique are helping to provide a better #education for young nurses like Olga Albino who are specialising in #maternal ...
UAE -- Eid Al Fitr Greetings from the Community Leadership ...
Eid Mubarak Message from the Jamati Institutions for the USA ...
The Ismaili is pleased to present a specially commissioned music video entitled "Tere Liye (For You)." Performed in six languages and featuring over a hundred The Ismaili Sounds artists, the song celebrates the tireless efforts of the countless volunteers around the world who have supported The Ismaili TV since its launch one year ago. The song's lyrics also acknowledge all volunteers who ...
Portugal -- A solidão é matreira e traiçoeira, aproveita-se dos momentos em que estamos mais vulneráveis e mais frágeis. Começa por nos amedrontar e assustar para depois, lentamente, se instalar e impor os seus horários, alterar as nossas rotinas, abafar os nossos interesses e roubar a nossa motivação. E, então, apercebemo-nos que é a nossa única companhia. English Às vezes até ...
Portugal -- As palavras "pluralismo" e "inclusão" estão na ordem do dia. Mawlana Hazar Imam considera este tema tão fundamental para a sociedade, que criou uma instituição totalmente dedicada ao pluralismo. Mas porquê? Aquando da sua visita a Portugal, pela ocasião das celebrações do Jubileu de Ouro, Mawlana Hazar Imam discursou para os membros do Parlamento português. Ao falar sobre a ...
Portugal -- O Centro Ismaili vai abrir as suas portas à 7º edição do festival Jardins Abertos, nos fins de semana de 22/23 e 29/30 de maio. Esta iniciativa, realizada em colaboração com a Câmara Municipal de Lisboa e com o apoio do Presidente da República, tem como intenção promover a "sustentabilidade e consciencialização ambiental, estimulando a relação positiva com a ...
Portugal -- No próximo dia 20 de maio, às 17h30, o Aga Khan Health Board (AKHB) irá realizar o webinar "Como cuidar do seu coração: mitos e verdades", que terá como orador convidado o Dr. Luis Baquero, cirurgião cardiotorácico e coordenador do Heart Center do Hospital Cruz Vermelha. Consciente dos danos colaterais provocados pelo contexto pandémico vivido nos últimos meses e ...
Named after the Prophet's daughter, the Fatimids, Mawlana Hazar Imam's ancestors, established their empire in 909 in North Africa when Imam al-Mahdi was proclaimed Caliph. The Fatimid Caliphate remained in North Africa during the reign of Imams al-Mahdi (r. 909-934), al-Qa'im (r. 934-946), and al-Mansur (r. 946-953). Imam al-Mu'izz (r. 953-975) founded the city of Cairo which subsequently became the capital ...
WATCH NOW: Every year, wildfires burn across the country. If your state is prone to wildfires, it's important to learn how to keep you and your family safe when the flames erupt. Prepare your family and home ahead of time for the possibility of evacuation. Update your family emergency plan with evacuation routes. Build or buy your emergency kit and pack your ...
WATCH NOW: Every year, wildfires burn across the country. If your state is prone to wildfires, it's important to learn how to keep you and your family safe when the flames erupt. Prepare your family and home ahead of time for the possibility of evacuation. Update your family emergency plan with evacuation routes. Build or buy your emergency kit and pack your ...
By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA The term Eid al-Fitr means "the feast of breaking the fast". The phrase is composed of two words: Eid meaning a recurring festivity; and Fitr meaning ...
He could now be aimed at the Jockey Club. The promising colt made a winning comeback in the Gr.3 Prix de Guiche at Chantilly on Tuesday. Positioned behind the leader, he accelerated freely when entering the straight to prevail under hands and heels. A very consistent runner at two, he won on debut in June and earned four consecutive victories, winning ...
Introduced by MALIK MERCHANT (Publisher-Editor, Barakah, Simerg and Simergphotos) In 2015, UNESCO launched a fundraising project to digitize the Organization's archives dating as far back as the 1940's out of a major concern that the multiplicity of analogue formats in their audiovisual collections, which included films, videos, audio recordings and photos, made their accessibility a big challenge, and in some cases ...
By MANSOOR LADHAMawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, is accompanied by Mansoor Ladha, left, as he arrives in Edmonton during his first visit to Canada in 1978 to meet with the members of the Ismaili community. Ladha led the Edmonton's Ismaili community at the time as its Chairman. Photo: Mansoor Ladha Collection. I have had the rare and unique ...
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UK -- The Royal London Hospital in particular has worked hard to care for the local community, which includes several BAME communities which have been adversely affected by thespread of coronavirus. In recognition of their extraordinary work, Ismaili Civic East London identified three sites within the Trust, the Royal London Hospital, the Ambrose King Health Centre and the Sir Ludwig Guttmann ...
UK -- In August 2020, Government supplied food boxes for previously shielding and vulnerable families were brought to a stop. Inspired by a BBC South news feature, the Ismaili Civic Reading team leapt into action and partnered with Churches in Reading Drop-in Centre (CIRDIC) and Whitley Community Development Association (WCDA). Working with Marks & Spencer and Morrisons, Ismaili Civic started by ...
#Speech by His Highness the #AgaKhan at the Inauguration of the #HeartandCancerCentre at the @Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, on 25 July 2011. Read the full speech here: ...
The Canadian Nurses Association's National Nursing Week (May 10-16, 2021) commemorating the various roles that nurses play in a patient's health-care journey, takes place annually during the week of Florence Nightingale's birthday, May 12, which is International Nurses Day. Florence Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing. Amongst the firsts in the medical field is Rufaida al-Aslamiya (born ca. 620), ...
Mozambique -- Short 3 minute video : Alwaez Altaf Mukhi speaks about Expectations in Relationships. To wath the complete video please visit: ...
Mozambique -- A Night Of Reflection An ITREB from Africa initiative prepared a video with reflections and information about the Night of Power. This video is Mozambique's participation in this initiative. ...
By MALIK MERCHANT (Publisher-Editor, Barakah, Simerg and Simergphotos)Flags at Aga Khan Park, by Wynford Drive. From nearest -- The Maple Leaf of Canada, the Province of Ontario, the City of Toronto and the Ismaili Flag. May 7, 2021. Photo: © Malik Merchant/Simergphotos. I again begin my piece with flags because I love my Ismaili Muslim community into which I was born. ...
As we continue our reflections into the last week of the blessed month of Ramadan, join Al-Waez Aly Valliani as he presents a perspective on "Awakening our Hearts." ...
Visit www.pluralism.ca/beyond-recovery/ for more information. Around the world, people are talking about recovery from the pandemic. How do we push beyond recovery to repair major fault lines and build an equitable future for all? In this panel, Beyond Recovery: The Power of Pluralism in a Divided Age, leading experts in conflict prevention, history and politics discuss how societies worldwide can take concrete steps ...
Beyond Recovery: The Power of Pluralism in a Divided Age was a panel discussion held on April 8, 2021. This highlight video shares key questions, statements and concerns from Dr. Comfort Ero, Ms. Kim Ghattas, and Dr. Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey surrounding the global efforts for recovery. For more info: Watch the full panel here: ...
The son of Sea The Stars was an impressive winner at Lingfield. Third Realm, a three-year-old son of SEA THE STARS, was the convincing winner of the LR Derby Trial Stakes at Lingfield on Saturday. The colt, who was bred by his owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum, was earning his second victory in as many starts this year. Third Realm's ...
In 2019, Christopher Wilton-Steer, Head of Communications, AKF UK, travelled overland from London to Beijing photographing the people, places and cultures he encountered on the way. An exhibition of those photographs is now open on Granary Square, King's Cross, London. In this video, Christopher briefly takes us on some of that journey. Learn more at: www.silkroad-livinghistory.org ...
As we continue our reflections into the last few days of the blessed month of Ramadan, join Al-Waez Zul Khoja as he presents a perspective on "The Role of Personal, Private Prayer." ...
As parents, we strive to support our children through whatever struggles they have in their lives. But sometimes we become silent when our children try to talk to us about their feelings. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month, let's educate ourselves on mental health, start the conversation about mental health with our children of all ages, and help them feel ...
Ismaili Digest Exclusive for April 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.
Mozambique -- At the invitation of the Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) Nazim Ahmad, the Minister of Education and Human Development Rita Carmelita Namashulua visited the Aga Khan Academy, located in Matola on April 28, 2021. In addition to the AKDN Diplomatic Representative and his wife, the Minister of Education and Human Development (MINEDH) was received by ...
Mozambique -- A third batch of additional 11 employees of the Aga Khan Foundation Mozambique (AKF-M) were recently trained in different security topics compiled on a Hostile Environmental Awareness Training (HEAT), with a more incisive focus put on field trips, working with communities, and AKF-M staff members exposure to risk.English Audio Version, Gujrati Audio Version The training was named HEAT - ...
