UAE -- Have you ever wondered about the distinctive elements of cultures? There are many defining factors, but one could arguably conclude that art and architecture are major components of the make-up of any given culture. Throughout history, Damascus, Baghdad, Cordoba, Istanbul, Samarqand and Cairo have become prime hubs of promoting art and architecture in their various forms. It is in ...

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Global -- "I spend a lot of time learning about my faith and trying to be an exemplary ambassador of Islam in the world," said Aziz Nathoo, who has immersed himself in teaching, dialogue, peacemaking, tolerance, and promoting pluralism for the past 20 years. Aziz's awaking moment occurred in the early 1990s during the genocide in the former Yugoslavia, when he ...

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India -- Want to pursue a great education but need financial support? For many years the Aga Khan Education Board's (AKEB,I) Tertiary Scholarship Programme (TSP) has helped support the hopes and aspirations of students from the India Jamat. Three TSP alumni share their story on how the scholarship programme has helped bridge the gap between dreams and reality. "One might my ...

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USA -- A century of family service to the Jamat continues with Gen Z Abdul Aziz AjaniThe.Ismaili Sherbano Ajani and her family have a record of four generations of service. "My wish and desire is to follow the vision to serve the Imam, to serve him - as we are never too old so long as we are alive and have ...

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Global -- Working lives are changing more rapidly than perhaps ever before. Careers of the Future is a new original series airing exclusively on The Ismaili TV, where students and young professionals can hear directly from members of the Jamat at the leading edge of their fields about how to most effectively prepare for the future of work. In a message ...

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Portugal -- Ya Ali Madad, It is with immense joy and happiness that the Institutions in Angola announce the re-opening of Luanda Jamatkhana, on next Tuesday, November 24th, subject to compliance with all measures recommended by the Angolan Health authorities. We inform that Jamatkhana of Luanda will open at 6 pm and the religious ceremonies will start at 6.30 pm. The ...

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Portugal -- Ya ali madad It is with the utmost gratitude and Shukrana that the Jamati Institutions announce the upcoming re-opening of Luanda Jamatkhana. We are very excited to share that the Luanda Jamatkhana is scheduled to open on next Tuesday, November 24th, complying with all the health and safety measures recommended by the Angolan Health authorities. The Jamat should expect ...

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USA -- This article is based on a presentation given at the Canada International Conference on Education [CICE-2019] at The University of Toronto. Mississauga, Canada. A form of art was created in the Islamic world between the 9th and 16th centuries that integrated rhythmic geometric patterns, calligraphy and illumination. These illuminated patterns were created by artists who worked in collaboration with ...

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