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May 28, 2012

The Ismaili Org: “One plant for me and one for my country” — Ismailis in Kabul mark Navroz with a tree planting

The President of the Ismaili Council for Afghanistan together with the Mayor of Kabul take part in planting a tree. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Council for Afghanistan The tree has long served as a metaphor for life — … Continue reading →

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Filed under Environment, Ismaili Community Ensemble

Tagged as Afghanistan, Green campaign, Ismaili Council

May 21, 2012

The NATO Journal reports on AKTC restored Herat Citadel – Video at Ismaili Mail

The NATO Journal reports on AKTC restored Herat Citadel Click here to watch the Video Related posts from our archives Video: Re-dedication ceremony at the Herat Citadel Restored Citadel of Herat poignant reminder of past Afghan glory – Los Angeles … Continue reading →

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Filed under Germany, The Aga Khan Trust for Culture, United Nations, USA

Tagged as Afghanistan, Herat Citadel, Herat’s historic centre

May 10, 2012

Justice for Sahar Gul: Justice for all Afghan women – DW World de news story from Afghanistan

An Afghan woman sued her husband and his family for torturing her. In a unique trial, a court has found them guilty and sentenced them to prison. It’s a rare verdict as most women generally keep quiet. Sahar Gul … Continue reading →

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Filed under Women's rights

Tagged as Afghanistan, Justice for women

April 6, 2012

World Affairs Councils (WAC) met civil society groups, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and other Institutions during their visit to Kabul

World Affairs Councils visit to Kabul – Press Release by the US Embassy ***** World Affairs Councils delegation members, left to right: Laura Dupuy, Ken Furst, Maria Zammit, LJ Stambuk, Mimi Gregory, and Jim Falk At the invitation of … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Afghanistan, Aga Khan Trust for Culture, USA, World Affairs Councils (WAC)

March 30, 2012

Kiwi snowboarders raid Bamiyan – Stuff Co NZ news story

Clint Allan / AP LEAP OF FAITH: Kiwi snowboarder Mitch Allan launches himself over a bunch of locals in Koh-e-Baba mountains, Bamiyan province, Afghanistan. A gaggle of villagers deep in the mountains of central Afghanistan stared in wonder … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Afghanistan, Skiers in Bamiyan

March 26, 2012

5 Reasons to be Hopeful for the Future of Afghan Women – By Una Moore at UN Dispatch com

By Una Moore While the backlash against expanded rights and freedoms for Afghan women has been gathering momentum in recent years, so too have efforts to create more opportunities for women in Afghan society. Here are a five reasons to … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Afghanistan, Aga Khan Microfinance, Empowering women, Women internet cafe

March 15, 2012

The real extreme sport: skiing in Afghanistan – Kyiv post com Ukraine News story

KOH-E-BABA MOUNTAINS, Afghanistan — A gaggle of villagers deep in the mountains of central Afghanistan stared in wonder as a professional snowboarder from New Zealand launched himself over half a dozen young children, two of them perched atop donkeys. It … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Afghanistan, Bamiyan in afganistan, Skiers in Bamiyan, Taliban, Tourist industry

March 13, 2012

Paris to host 1st International Nowruz Festival – Press TV News story

The 1st International Nowruz Festival is slated to be held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris to celebrate the upcoming Persian New Year. Organized by ECO Cultural Institute (ECI), the event will showcase various artworks about the Persian New … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, France, India, Kyrgyzstan, Navroz Festival, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan

March 12, 2012

Afghanistan: Merkel questions Afghan pullout in 2014 – DW World de News and video

Angela Merkel has expressed skepticism as to whether NATO troops would indeed be able to pull out of Afghanistan in 2014 as planned. The German chancellor questioned the date during a surprise visit to troops there. Political reconciliation with … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Afghanistan, Chancellor Angela Merkel, Taliban

March 11, 2012

University of Central Asia and British Council organize inaugural English Language Festival in Tekeli and Taldykorgan – UCA Press Release

Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan, 11 March 2012 – The University of Central Asia (UCA) and British Council, Kazakhstan jointly organized its inaugural English Language Festival in Tekeli and Taldykorgan on 10 and 11 March 2012, respectively. Representatives of city and oblast akimats, … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Afghanistan, Aga Khan Education Services, British Council, English language, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan

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- “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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