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On 11 July 2017, leaders of the Jamat representing all Ismailis around the world visited Mawlana Hazar Imam at his residence in Aiglemont to mark the inauguration of his Diamond Jubilee. On 11 July 2017, leaders of the Jamat representing all Ismailis around the world visited Mawlana Hazar Imam at his residence in Aiglemont, where…
Pakistan, 10 July 2017 – The Government of Gilgit Baltistan and the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat has agreed on a joint venture to provide clean drinking water to around 6000 households in district Gilgit. The Gilgit Valley- AKDN / Jean Luc Ray The agreement was confirmed in a meeting held between the Chief Executive…
Jashn-e-Jyot or “Celebration of Light”, was celebrated by thousands of Ismailis all over Tanzania, on 9th July 2017. This was the first in the series of events leading up to the historic Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Source: TheIsmaili Tanzania ->>>>><<<<<-
“Wiki Gender” is a collectively-run Internet lexicon. The activists behind it hope to create a digital and participatory knowledge platform that not only provides freely accessible information to the public, but above all serves to initiate discourse. By Sofian Philip Naceur Is it possible for a single online platform to initiate discourse, generate knowledge and…
BY MOHIB EBRAHIM AND AZEEM MAHERALI In his 2005 Jeune Afrique interview the Aga Khan made, what is perhaps, one of his most significant statements. He said, “the ethics of Islam guide all my activity.” The depth of these few words are the foundation upon which all the awards have been accorded. In essence, the…
I have always felt at home in Portugal, and now ever more so since the signing in 2015 of an historic Agreement between the Ismaili Imamat and Portuguese Republic to establish the Seat of the Ismaili Imamat in this country — an important milestone in the 1,400-year history of the Ismaili Imamat. It marks the…
The NanoWisdoms Archive of Imamat Speeches, Interviews and Writings wishes all belated Diamond Jubilee Mubarak! Although thought of as an architectural endeavour, the Aga Khan Award for Architecture — established forty years ago by His Highness the Aga Khan — has deeper intellectual and philosophical roots. As the Aga Khan explained, in 2001, the “goal…
He is the hereditary imam of Shiite Ismaili Muslims – and known for his development network and wealth. But Karim Aga Khan is also well-versed in architecture. Philip Jodidio spoke with him Karim Aga Khan: “I have always tried to keep in mind the environment in which the building will exist. I personally don’t like…
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“I have always felt at home in Portugal, and now ever more so since the signing in 2015 of an historic Agreement between the Ismaili Imamat and Portuguese Republic to establish the Seat of the Ismaili Imamat in this country – an important milestone in the 1,400-year history of the Ismaili…
Lisbon, Portugal, 20 July 2017 – His Highness the Aga Khan today received one of Portugal’s highest honours – the Gra-cruz da ordem de Liberdade, or Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty – in recognition of his service to uplifting lives around the world. Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa bestowed the Aga Khan…
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His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan arrived in Lisbon today and was welcomed by an honour guard. (image credit: AKDN/ Antonio Pedrosa) His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan arrived in Lisbon, Portugal earlier today and was welcomed by an honour guard. Tomorrow, July 20, 2017 in the presence of the President…
Universidade NOVA de Lisboa is honouring Mawlana Hazar Imam with a doctorate honoris causa in the presence of the President of the Portuguese Republic on 20 July 2017. This event will be webcast at The.Ismaili/live starting at 2:00 PM Lisbon time (GMT+1) Source; The Ismaili Earlier: Gallery: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Lisbon Source: The…
Informing the world about Germany and conveying a positive image of the country number among the Federal Foreign Office’s most important tasks. One of the most important instruments in this regard is the Germany platform. The world can gain an impression of our country in nine languages on the website http://www.deutschland.de, as well as on…
Whether British citizens with Muslim beliefs are sufficiently committed to “British values” and to a “British way of life” is a topic of intense political and media debate. Now a new report on “Missing Muslims” launched by the Citizens Commission on Islam, Participation and Public Life on July 3 has challenged the allegation that Muslim citizens are disengaged from…
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As we commence celebrating the momentous Diamond Jubilee, here is collection of the most interesting, accessible, and informative videos for the Jamat’s enjoyment. Playlists: Ismaili RoundUp: The Best of YouTube The entire collection features well-recognized scholars such as Aziz Esmail, Ali Asani, Daryoush M. Poor, Hussein Rashid, Shafique Virani, Farid Esack, Khalil…
This is part three of a three-part series on Ismaili Muslims. Read part one here, “A Brief History of Ismaili Muslims.” Read part two here, “Understanding Ismaili Muslim Theology and Practice.” THE AGA KHAN WELCOMED BY A CROWD IN TAJIKISTAN, IN 1998 >AKDN/GARY OTT Beyond the realm of ritual worship, the Ismaili Imamat and community…
Taking Off to Build Local Capacity for Early Childhood Development — By NARMEEN LAKHAN “When I submitted my TKN Niyat in 2007, I had no idea how things would transpire over the years,” says Dr. Almina Pardhan upon reflecting on the success of the Early Child Development program that she helped implement in five countries…
Gouvieux, France, 12 July 2017 — Yesterday, Ismaili Muslims all over the world symbolically crossed the threshold of Aiglemont and joined in procession with hundreds of senior Jamati leaders, as they called on the residence of the Imam of the Time to offer homage on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee. At the forecourt of…
