Global -- Hidden among the bustling streets of South Mumbai and its sprawling skyline lies a haven of solace and peace: Hasanabad. Often described as 'Mumbai's Taj Mahal', the monument is a mausoleum or dargah: the final resting place of Imam Hasan Ali Shah, the 46th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. A setting of peace, beauty, and historical significance, Hasanabad ...
ANZ -- A story of a refugee's journeyOn Sunday 21st of March 2021, the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC unveiled the Welcome Wall and declared it as Australia's National Monument to Migration.The Welcome Wall located in Darling Harbour, Sydney is one of the Australian National Maritime Museum's most important and visible tributes to migration ...
Watch Dr Wissam Halawi (University of Lausanne) speak about the origins and later history of Druzism, which in its early development, parted from mainstream Fatimid doctrine. Find out more about this lecture. This recorded online event is part of the Islamic History and Thought Lecture Series. ...
"The garden of Islamic tradition is also a place where the flow of refreshing water reminds us of divine blessing. It is a place for meditation, and quiet renewal. But I would likewise to emphasise that the garden, through history, has also been seen as a social space - a place for learning, for sharing, for romance, for diplomacy, for reflection ...
An exclusive conversation highlighting the purpose of the collaboration between Kennesaw State University and the Ismaili Council for the Southeastern USA, along with a sneak peek into Professor Kara's upcoming lecture topic, "Mediation through Engineering Design." ...
Global -- I am silent in anticipation, as adrenaline rushes through me as a music lover. I delight at the opportunity of listening to original compositions. It is for this reason that when the song Mawla Mera Ishq Tu is shared with me, I eagerly click on the link to experience the musical journey expressed through this beautiful composition. Spearheaded by ...
In Kabul, Jangalak Vocational Training Centre - part of the Aga Khan Cultural Services in Afghanistan - was established in 2015 to improve people's livelihoods through the provision of vocational training opportunities, especially amongst youth. Training of young men and women between the ages of 15 and 25 has focused on those vocations connected to Afghanistan's rich material and crafts history, ...
Since 2013, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, in partnership with the Department of Heritage Telangana, has been undertaking conservation works on all monuments along with holistic landscape development of the 106-acre Qutb Shahi Heritage Park. In the 16th century, while the Mughals were building grand fortifications, mausoleums and mosques in north India, the Qutb Shahi dynasty also built majestic structures ...
Global -- Institutional initiatives in Pakistan are assisting the Jamat and the community to take pride in their shared legacy, while a focus on arts and culture is contributing towards improving quality of life. "It is important that we commit ourselves ever more ardently to the essential work of cultural heritage as a powerful contributor to improving the quality of life ...
Global -- In his remarks at the inaugural Aga Khan Music Awards in 2019, Mawlana Hazar Imam said, "after all, art is a matter of humanity just as much as it is a matter of identity." Ismaili youth across the globe have been embracing art in this very spirit, to express, appreciate, and propel their emotions, thoughts, and passions in an ...
USA -- The entrepreneurial spirit is used to improve the lives of communities in need, from the USA to India, Dar es Salaam, and Tajikistan. Everyone's journey to serve begins at a pivotal point in their life, and their conscious awareness and ability, guided with opportunity, plays a part in how much time, energy, and resources they can contribute towards humanity. ...
Immerse yourself in Part 2 of Naghmeh Farahmand (percussion), Shahin Fayaz (setar), and Bijan Sepanji's (violin) transcendent archived performance at the Museum. The trio, who are all instructor-performers with Toronto's Sarv Music Academy, blend Iranian and Western classical styles to dramatic effect. To learn more about the Sarv Music Academy: This is Part 2 of 2 of the trio's performance at the ...
[H/T ISMAILIMAIL] -- Hope Springs Eternal is an inspirational and educational program that explores the meaning and history of Navroz, touching on the diverse ways in which the festival is celebrated in different parts of the world and the significance of the Haft Seen and rozi. The show focuses on messages of rebirth, rejuvenation, and hope for the future, particularly as we can begin to ...
Global -- Art has often played a powerful role in shaping society's consciousness, especially in times of crisis. Some of the most touching moments during the early days of the pandemic were people singing or playing music for their neighbours, drawing their communities out on balconies and rooftops to share the moment. Ismaili artists from various countries share their stories of ...
Portugal -- Global Encounters and Aga Khan Youth and Sports from around the world have come together to offer a virtual colony to Jamat Global youth! Participants will be able to CHOOSE the trip they intend to embark on, within the four thematic camps made available in 2021. CONNECT is a journey of exploration, learning and creativity, designed to strengthen the ...
Portugal -- Ya Ali Madad, March is a very special month, not only marks International Women's Day but also Navroz, or "new day" in Persian, an ancient festival that marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the rebirth of nature. Or simply, our New Year. Every time the New Year approaches, we decide to make resolutions and even new goals for ...
TKN -- TKN volunteers are positively impacting the programs and initiatives of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) in diverse regions of the world, whilst serving remotely from other regions in the world. Who are these volunteers? Dedicated women and men who are contributing their expertise in various areas of humanitarian assistance and rural development, and who have generously pledged their time ...
Ginanguru.com is hosting a special Navroz Edition of the Virtual Qasida & Ginan Mehfil this Sunday, March 28, 2021. This 7th episode will feature a unique set of recitations by Ismailis ...
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Portugal -- No passado mês de janeiro, a AKF Prt participou num workshop (organizado pelo ISPA - Instituto Universitário de Ciências Psicológicas, Sociais e da Vida) de discussão e reflexão sobre as propostas do projeto europeu ValChild - Validação da aprendizagem não formal e informal nos cuidados à infância. O Projeto ValChild teve o seu início em 2018 e envolve, para ...
Global -- This week, on our fifth episode of Trailblazers, we are joined by Danish Dhamani, the co-founder of Orai, and one of 2021's Forbes 30 under 30. Now a successful entrepreneur, Danish Dhamani didn't even know the meaning of the word entrepreneurship until his second year of college. Cited as the most common phobia amongst humans, Danish struggled with public ...
by MALIK MERCHANTPublisher/Editor Simerg, Barakah andSimergphotos Simerg's series entitled "Books by Ismaili Authors" continues with USA based Shafeen Ali's acclaimed book "To be One with God: Seven Journeys to the Meaning of Life," in the same Q/A format as our recent presentations of books written by Mansoor Ladha, Zeni Shariff and Shamas Nanji. We encourage Ismaili authors to participate in this ...
Portugal -- A Embaixada da Índia, em Lisboa, informa que o Governo da Índia, através do Conselho Indiano para as Relações Culturais (ICCR), encontra-se a oferecer uma bolsa a cidadãos portugueses que queiram tirar uma licenciatura, uma pós-graduação ou obter um doutoramento em universidades indianas, no âmbito do Regime Geral de Bolsas de Estudo para o ano letivo de 2021-22. The ...
Portugal -- Offer of scholarships for portuguese nationals by Government of India for the academic year 2021-2022. The Government of India under the aegis of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is offering one scholarship slot to Portuguese Nationals under the General Scholarship Scheme (A1201) for the academic year 2021-22. The Scholarship being offered is without Air Fare. The General ...
"...we were touching the very foundations of my ancestors, the Fatimids, and the pluralistic history and intellectual profile of this city and this country to which they contributed so profoundly. I am very humbled by the opportunity to return to Cairo, founded over a thousand years ago by the Fatimid Caliph Al-Muizz, to build on that history. Thirty-five generations later, through ...
Ismaili Centre Dubai -- Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance passed away today, on 24 March 2021. The Ismaili Centre Dubai offers condolences to the royal family and will keep Sheikh Hamdan in our thoughts and prayers. May Allah the Almighty rest his soul in peace. ...
Global -- After months of excitement, anticipation, and a journey of over 6,000 miles from Salamiyah, Syria, Nuha Alaizouki and Wassim Alhammwy are finally able to call the Aga Khan Academy in Maputo, Mozambique their new home. With over 35 years of combined teaching experience in the fields of Arabic language and physical health education, the arrival of Nuha and Wassim ...
Karachi, Pakistan, 22 March 2021 - HBL became the first Pakistani bank to open a branch and serve clients in Beijing, China's capital city. HBL is the first and only bank from Pakistan to have a branch in Beijing. It is also one of three banks from South Asia and the MENA region to offer end-to-end RMB intermediation in China. HBL ...
There has been significant progress in access to safe water and to a lesser extent adequate sanitation worldwide, but major scientific and social challenges remain. On 17 February 2021, the Aga Khan University Institute for Global Health and Development hosted a webinar involving a presentation and discussion on water and health in the context of climate change, issues of place, conflict and ...
By MALIK MERCHANTPublisher/Editor Simergphotos, Barakahand Simerg Sunrise east of Aga Khan Park, Sunday March 21, 2021. © Malik Merchant/Simergphotos. This is a spontaneous, unedited piece, and comes from my heart and in memory of my beloved mother who passed away two months ago on January 21, 2021 at the age of 89! I was inspired to write this post after receiving ...
Portugal -- Poema de Omar Alí-de-Unzaga 21-3-2021 Un día en mi huerto estaba, sembrando, plantando y regando, en mi huerto. ¡Qué grande es esto de dominar la tierra y los elementos! En mi huerto yo controlo, yo domino; yo hago y deshago; yo corto hierbajos, yo quemo rastrojos; yo trasplanto, yo arranco; yo lo hago crecer, yo lo cocino, y yo ...
Three thinkers on the leading edge of arts and design in Canada share their insights as Muslim women in the field as part of a fascinating webinar on March 22, 2021. Participating in this special event in celebration of Women's History Month are: -Dr. Tammy Gaber, associate professor of architecture, Laurentian University -Timaj Garad, multidisciplinary storyteller, arts educator, and creative consultant -Dr. Nadia Kurd, ...
USA Navroz Program: Celebrating New Beginnings. ...
UAE -- A Navroz Message from the President of the United Arab Emirates National Council ...
A message from President Ashish Merchant, National Council for India on the occasion of Navroz 2021. ...
Portugal -- La editorial Sonora lanzó al mercado la tercera novela del escritor Ismael Ali de Unzaga, "Mariposa Grove", a principios de febrero. Es la primera novela negra del autor, conocido por sus acercamientos a la literatura en dos comedias hilarantes: "Islandia, noniná" y "I shot Donald Trump", ambas publicadas en la mencionada editorial. Spanish Reconocido artista plástico, diseñador gráfico, funcionario ...
Portugal -- Azahara nació en plena pandemia. English Ya Ali Madad.Somos Mazen, Dulce y Azahara, nuestra hija de 8 meses, del Jamat de Valencia. Azahara nació en plena pandemia y el contacto con seres queridos o grupos de apoyo ha sido en su mayor parte virtual. Con la familia de Mazen, que está en Siria, conectamos diariamente por videollamada, y Azahara ...
Portugal -- De Mozambique, a Portugal hasta Espanã - Barcelona. English Me llamo Israte Normahomed. Nací en Mozambique y de los dos a los veintitrés años viví en Portugal. Vine a trabajar a Barcelona, a raíz de un Erasmus en la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona y ... aquí sigo. Estudié Ingeniería alimentaria en la Universidad del Algarve y he tenido la ...
Portugal -- Con motivo de Navroz, Mawlana Hazar Imam ha tenido la gentileza de enviar un Talika Mubarak al Jamat mundial, que se comparte a través de The Ismaili. Português | English 18 de marzo de 2021 Mis queridos hijos espirituales,Con motivo de Navroz, el 21 de marzo de 2021, envío mis más afectuosas bendiciones paternales y maternales a todos mis ...
