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May 29, 2012

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi set for landmark Thai trip – AlJazeera News

Opposition leader makes first trip outside Myanmar in 24 years to give speech at Bangkok economic forum. Suu Kyi spent 15 years in detention during Myanmar’s fight for democracy [Reuters] Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Prize winning opposition … Continue reading →

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May 12, 2012

“A Revolution in Suspense” Interview with Tariq Ramadan – By Ceyda Nurtsch in Qantara de

According to the Islamic intellectual Tariq Ramadan, the revolutions in the Arab world are either unfinished or have not yet reached their goals. Ceyda Nurtsch spoke to him and asked him about the prospects for the popular uprisings and the … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Arab Relvolution, Arab Spring, Democracy, Islamists, Tariq Ramadan, West and Arabs

May 2, 2012

Burma’s Suu Kyi Takes Office With Political Plans Still Unclear – Voice of America News/photos

May 02, 2012 Daniel Schearf | Bangkok Burma’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (2nd L) along with other elected members of parliament reads her parliamentary oath at the lower house of parliament during a session in Naypyidaw, May 2, … Continue reading →

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April 30, 2012

Simerg’s Third Anniversary and the Blog’s Popular Pieces (2/2) – by Malik Merchant, Editor

A few days ago we listed twelve pieces that have been very popular with the readers since this blog was launched three years ago. We now present twelve more popular readings. In addition, we are also providing links to three … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Aga Khan, Aga Khan Development Network, Civil Society, Democracy, Diversity, Simerg

April 28, 2012

Democracy Taming a potential tiger – DW World de story on Burma (Myanmar)

Progress towards democracy in Myanmar has opened the door to renewed international investment, prompting a visit by the German foreign minister to support the reform process. “snip” Economic interests The country’s reform process must not only assert itself against the … Continue reading →

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April 11, 2012

Mosque growth study good news for Americans – by Reverend Chloe Breyer

* The Reverend Chloe Breyer is the Executive Director at the Interfaith Center of New York and Associate Priest at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in West Harlem, New York. This article was written for the Common Ground News Service (CGNews). … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2012

Video: Aung San Suu Kyi gave a victory speech outside her National League for Democracy headquarters – VOA com news

Burma’s democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi gave a victory speech outside her National League for Democracy headquarters in Rangoon Monday after the NLD announced she won her bid for parliament in Sunday’s by-elections. Source: VOAvideo ->>>>><<<<<-

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April 3, 2012

ASEAN Welcomes Myanmar’s Fair and Orderly Elections, and Calls for Lifting of Sanctions – ASEANsec org news

Phnom Penh, 3 April 2012 The ASEAN Secretariat is encouraged by the orderly, fair, transparent and peaceful manner which Myanmar has conducted its by-elections on 1 April. The ASEAN Secretariat responded to Myanmar’s invitation to send a five-member observer … Continue reading →

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April 1, 2012

NLD Claims Aung San Suu Kyi Election Win – Voice of America News / photos

Photo: Reuters Supporters celebrate as election results are revealed on the screen in front of Myanmar’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) head office in Yangon, April 1, 2012. Burma’s parliamentary and by- elections 45 … Continue reading →

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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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