Films and Videos
Cradle of Opening ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto
12 September 2014
Born in a “cradle of friendship,” the Ismaili Centre, Toronto was opened by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam on 12 September 2014.
Aga Khan Museum to be a beacon of enlightenment across civilisations
12 September 2014
The Aga Khan Museum shall be “a gateway into the history and artistic traditions of the Muslim world,” announced Prince Amyn, “at a time when such a gateway is profoundly needed.” As Vice-Chair of the museum’s Board of Directors, he was addressing the audience gathered to witness the opening ceremony of the Toronto museum — the first such institution in North America dedicated to the Islamic arts.
Ismailis in the UK share 5000 smiles this Ramadan
7 July 2014
Over 5000 parcels of food and provisions were packed at UK Jamatkhanas on Saturday, 5 June to help some of the most vulnerable populations in London, Birmingham and Leicester. Local charities will distribute the packages under Share a Smile, an Ismaili community initiative to help those in need during the month of Ramadan.
VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam in Portugal ahead of North-South prize ceremony
12 June 2014
Mawlana Hazar Imam visited the Parliament of the Republic of Portugal, where he was greeted by the President of the Assembly of the Republic. Hazar Imam is in Lisbon at the invitation of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe, to receive the 2013 North-South Prize.
Webcast Ended: North-South Prize award ceremony
11 June 2014
Mawlana Hazar Imam is one of two recipients of the 2013 North-South Prize of the Council of Europe. The prize was awarded by the President of Portugal in a ceremony held at the Portuguese Parliament on Thursday, 12 June 2014.
Coverage of the Aga Khan Park opening in Toronto
25 May 2014
The Aga Khan Park will be inaugurated by the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam on Monday, 25 May.
VIDEO: Shared humanity a source of strength, says Mawlana Hazar Imam upon receiving the North-South prize
12 May 2014
Mawlana Hazar Imam and human rights activist Suzanne Jabbour were awarded the Council of Europe's 2013 North-South Prize today. The prize was presented by the President of Portugal, His Excellency Aníbal Cavaco Silva, at a ceremony held in the Senate Hall of the Portuguese Parliament.
Reviving a sacred concern for nature is essential to solving the environmental crisis says Seyyed Hossein Nasr
9 May 2014
Forces of modernity are preventing a meaningful response to the environmental crisis in favor of economic interests, says Dr Seyyed Hossein Nasr. The renowned intellectual and pioneering environmental philosopher was delivering the inaugural Ismaili Centre International Lecture in Burnaby, Canada.
Video: Shale gas risks and opportunities weighed at Ismaili Centre Lecture in London
8 April 2014
The Rt Hon Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Andrew Austin, CEO of IGas Plc, and Law Professor Alan Riley of City University, London share a panel discussion on the future of shale gas at the Ismaili Centre, London.
LIVE WEBCAST: Mawlana Hazar Imam delivers Ogden Lecture at Brown University
7 March 2014
Mawlana Hazar Imam will deliver the Ogden Memorial Lecture on International Affairs at Brown University on 10 March 2014 at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-4) and will be broadcast live at TheIsmaili/org/go/Brown.
VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam and Canadian Prime Minister announce human development initiative
1 March 2014
Mawlana Hazar Imam and the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, announced a joint human development initiative that will touch the lives of more than a million people.
Live Webcast: Aga Khan University Convocation - Celebrating 30 years
17 December 2013
The webcast is scheduled to take place on 19 December 2013, starting at 10:30 AM PKT (Karachi time) and can be viewed on this page.
