Monthly Archives: October 2011

October 31, 2011

The Palestinian struggle at a crossroads – by Dawoud Abu Lebdeh at CG News Service

East Jerusalem – The Israel-Hamas prisoner exchange last week was a very emotional moment for thousands of Palestinians who were reunited with family members they had not seen for years. But it came at a price. Some of the public … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Gaza, Hamas, Human Rights, Israel/Palestine, Occupied territories, Palestinians, President Mahmoud Abbas

October 30, 2011

ISRAEL-OPT: Concerns over Palestinian children in Israeli custody – IRIN News Org News

Photo: Erica Silverman/IRIN Palestinian children in Gaza City celebrating the release of 477 Palestinian prisoners held in Israel GAZA CITY, 19 October 2011 (IRIN) – While there have been emotional scenes after the release of 477 Palestinian prisoners held in … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Gaza, Human Rights Abuses, Israel, Israeli jail, Palestinian childrem., Prisioners in own land

October 30, 2011

Secularism as a Protector of Religion: The Arab Islamists and Erdogan’s Turkish Islam – Qantara de Article by Dr. Khaled Hroub

On his latest visit to Cairo, Turkey’s prime minister Erdogan had a message for supporters of political Islam – that state should not get involved in the religion of the people, and should maintain the same distance to all religions. … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Arab Spring, Democracy, Diversity, Egypt, Islamists, PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Religion, Secularization, Turkey, Turkish Islam

October 29, 2011

Polana Serena Hotel receives the “Made in Mozambique” Seal of Honour – Serena News

Polana Serena Hotel The Polana Serena Hotel recently received the “Made in Mozambique” seal. This insignia recognises the Polana Serena Hotel’s commitment to revitalisation and empowerment in the provision of good service and quality products. Says Merali: “We are confident … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Mozambique, Polana Serena Hotel, Serena Hotels

October 29, 2011

A Convocation of Birds – By Professor Azim Nanji at IIS’s Lifelong Learning Articles

Lifelong Learning: Articles A Convocation of Birds Professor Azim Nanji This is an edited version of a Baccalaureate Address given at Stanford University Commencement Weekend, June 17, 1995. Abstract Professor Nanji’s address here focuses on the theme of … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Lifelong Learning, Movements in world history, Politic, Prof. Azim Nanji, Unity in Diversity

October 28, 2011

Islamic Right to equality: Excerpts from the speeches and articles of Hazrat Mowlana Sultan Mahomed Shah (a.s.) – Amaana org

(Extract from a message to all Pakistan Women’s Association) Karachi, Pakistan1954 I do not think you realise yourselves and I am sorry to say, certainly the men of Pakistan and a few other Muslim countries do not realise the importance … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Gender equality, Islam, Pakistan, Prophet Mohammed, Right to pray at Mosque, Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan, Women's rights

October 28, 2011

Walk to End Global Poverty at Atlanta PartnershipsInAction Walk – Partnerships Org News

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, October 23, 2011. On October 23, 2011, over 6,500 walked to end global poverty in the 17th annual Partnership Walk at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta. The Atlanta Partnership Walk is an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. to raise awareness … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Fundraising through walking, USA

October 27, 2011

Muslims and Christians: if you don´t communicate, you don´t exist – by Safia Aoude at CG News Service

Alexandria, Egypt – “We can write anything now!” said an editor of the Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram to some visiting Danish participants in Cairo as a part of a recent Alexandria-based conference called “Media´s Role for Changing Society and Democracy”. The … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Arab Relvolution, Coptic Christians, Democracy, Diversity, New Egypt, We are all Egyptians

October 27, 2011

Pakistan: Sindh to launch Rs637m programme to control HIV-AIDS – The News com

Tuesday, October 25, 2011 The Sindh government has decided to launch an exclusive programme to control HIV/AIDS for the next three years (till June 2014) at an estimated cost of Rs637 million to target certain groups in certain geographical … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Disease, healthcare, HIV Virus, HIV-AIDS, Pakistan, World bank

October 26, 2011

Kenya: Sunidhi Chauhan Impresses Nairobians With Power-Packed Concert – All Africa com News

A classy dinner affair and music concert by Bollywood’s sensational playback singer, Sunidhi Chauhan, was organised by Ranee Jamal as a fundraising event for the Aga Khan University Hospital Patient Welfare Programme at the Aga Khan Complex in Nairobi on … Continue reading →

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Tagged as East Africa, Fundraising, Gujrati community, Kenya

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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.
- Prince Amyn signs AKF partnership agreement with the Catholic Church in Portugal
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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
  Related: http://www.pluralism.ca/media/press-releases-new.html Photograph sources: https://twitter.com/kgembassy – https://twitter.com/MuktarDjumaliev
- 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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