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February 28, 2011

Ten years after the destruction of Buddhist relics in Afghanistan – DW-World De News

Only the outline of the one of the two Bamiyan Buddha statues is left Ten years ago the Taliban destroyed two huge, ancient Buddha statues in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan region. That eliminated more than 1,000 years of cultural heritage, and … Continue reading →

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February 28, 2011

Fat facts: Some fats are healthier than others – The Ismaili Nutrition Centre

There is no doubt that our bodies require fat, but did you know that some fats are healthier than others? Most adults in the West typically eat too much of the unhealthy types of fat. All fats have different characteristics, … Continue reading →

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February 28, 2011

NZZ, newspaper’s German language article on Cairo, the slums, new developments, future visions, AKDN roll in Al-azhar park and the Al-Darb Al-Ahmar project etc…

Die Wüste lebt Kairos Stadtplaner suchen nach Auswegen aus Armut und Überbevölkerung Futuristische Metropole – nach den Vorstellungen des Kairoer Architekturbüros Cube soll im Jahr 2050 eine Prachtsallee zu den Pyramiden führen. (Bild: PD) Enge, Lärm und Verkehr prägen Ägyptens … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Aga Khan, Aga Khan Development Network, Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Al-Azhar Park, Cairo, Civil Society, Diversity, Egypt, Historic Cities Programme, Islam, Poverty alleviation, Revitalizing

February 28, 2011

Our young Muslims must see what freedom means to Arabs – Comment by Yasmin Alibhai-Brown at “The Independent”

The martyrs they see in Libya and Egypt are sacrificing themselves for a better real world, not to escape to a hedonistic and over-sexed afterlife. As their friends in high places fight or flee the firestorms of revolution in Arabia … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Arab countries, Civil Society, Democracy, Dictators, Diversity, Egypt, Europe, Freedom, Libya, Middle East, Totalitarian rulers, Tunisia, United Kingdom

February 28, 2011

The Poor in Saudi Arabia (via American Bedu)

A typical misconception of Saudi Arabia is that every Saudi is rich and has his or her own oil well. The truth of the matter is that while the Kingdom may have some individuals who are excessively rich, some who … Continue reading →

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February 28, 2011

Welcome to New PartnershipsInAction Website (via Ismailimail)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm1sj93hlIw http://partnershipsinaction.org/ … Read More via Ismailimail ->>>>><<<<<-

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February 27, 2011

Doing Big Business with Gaddafi & Co.: European Arms Exports to North Africa and the Middle East – Sonia Phalnikar reports at Qantara de

Even as Europe condemned Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s crackdown on protests, a new report says EU countries led by Italy and Malta have been busy peddling arms to Libya. First published in January, the report has attracted renewed scrutiny after … Continue reading →

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February 27, 2011

A glimpse into Gaddafi’s palace – Al Jazeera net news and video

Libyan leader’s palace outside al-Baida is not just luxurious, but a bunker designed to withstand a nuclear attack. ***** As pro-democracy demonstrators gain control of more cities in eastern Libya, Muammar Gaddafi’s many properties in the hands of … Continue reading →

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February 27, 2011

Lahore,Pakistan:City to get fifth public sector medical college – The Express Tribune News

CM approves the establishment of PGMI Medical College, expected to start functioning from next year. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: With the aim to grant degree awarding status to Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI), the chief minister has approved the establishment of PGMI … Continue reading →

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February 27, 2011

Lahore/Delhi: The miracle that is Gali Surjan Singh – By Majid Sheikh at Dawn com

An aerial shot of Lahores old Walled City —Satellite grab Archive Photo, Dawn com dated July 27, 2009 It was originally an idea set going by a few economists from Lahore working in the World Bank in Washington. … Continue reading →

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The Ismaili
- “One plant for me and one for my country” — Ismailis in Kabul mark Navroz with a tree planting
- Nutrition Centre: Cooking is easy, quick and healthy when you do it with Aunty-ji!
  The latest edition of the popular Cooking with Aunty-ji took place at NSF2012, the UK Ismaili National Sports Festival held in April. The event created greater awareness among younger and older members of the community about the importance of good nutrition.
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- Roza Otunbayeva – former President of the Kyrgyz Republic – Visits Canada to Deliver an Inaugural Pluralism Lecture at Global Centre for Pluralism
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- His Highness the Aga Khan is giving introductory speech at Global Centre for Pluralism’s inaugural lecture
  H.H. Aga Khan is giving introductory speech at GCP inaugural lecture. http://t.co/lfZM8AeY— KG Embassy in USA (@kgembassy) May 28, 2012 Aga Khan: Roza Otunbayeva guided her country through difficult democratic path. Otunbayva was first KG amassador to Canada— Muktar Djumaliev (@MuktarDjumaliev) May 28, 2012 R.Otunbayeva: we are now opening new st […]
The Ismaili Centres around the world

The Ismaili Centre, London. Photo: Crispin Boyle
The Ismaili Centre in London is a religious, social and cultural meeting place for the Ismaili Muslim community in the United Kingdom. Opened in 1985, the Centre is the first religious and cultural centre to be specially designed and built for the Ismaili community in the West. Located in South Kensington, the Ismaili Centre occupies a prominent island site on Cromwell Road, facing the Victoria and Albert Museum on one of the major thoroughfares leading out of London.
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The Ismaili Centre, Burnaby. Photo: Garry Otte
The Ismaili Centre in Burnaby, a tree-lined suburb of Greater Vancouver, is the first such centre to be purpose-built by the Ismaili Muslim community in Canada. Access to the building is gained through a courtyard garden, which is enhanced by fountains, trees and flowers. Inside, a prayer hall provides facilities for communal services and quiet contemplation. The facility also includes a social hall, administrative offices, council chamber and classrooms for religious instruction.
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The Ismaili Centre, Lisbon. Photo: Gary Otte
The Ismaili Centre in Lisbon established, for the first time in continental Europe, a permanent place where spaces for gathering for Ismaili Muslims complemented premises for an international network of social, cultural and economic development institutions serving people of all faiths, backgrounds and origins. Access to the Ismaili Centre is through a landscaped park that surrounds buildings interspersed with courtyards and open patios. The complex combines multipurpose halls, open and enclosed areas for social functions, exhibitions and cultural presentations with offices and spaces for more contemplative gatherings of members of the Ismaili community.
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The Ismaili Centre Dubai. Photo: Gary Otte
The Ismaili Centre, Dubai is a complex of creative spaces for contemplative, cultural, educational and recreational purposes, designed to encourage understanding and the sharing of wisdom from many perspectives. Built on land that was donated by the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the Centre was opened on 26 March 2008 as part of the commemoration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Golden Jubilee. Regional and cosmopolitan in its conception, the Ismaili Centre, Dubai draws on spiritual and intellectual roots that give it contemporary resonance. Its courtyards, gardens and watercourses, set amidst interlinking interiors, propose a harmony of tradition and timelessness.
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The Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe. Photo: Gary Otte
Opened in 2009, the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe is the first such Centre in Central Asia — a region that has been home to Ismaili Muslims for more than a thousand years. It stands as both a reminder of great history and accomplishment, and a call on the peoples of the region to reflect on that inheritance as they shape the world of tomorrow. Inspired by some of the region’s most distinctive monuments, the architecture of the Ismaili Centre blends many craft and artisanal traditions of Central Asia. It is designed to facilitate cultural and intellectual exchange, and to re-invigorate the spirit of enquiry characterised by scholars whose contributions over the centuries were encouraged by the Ismaili Muslim community under the patronage of its leadership.

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