Films and Videos
Former Canadian Governor General Adrienne Clarkson speaks at the Ismaili Centre, London
23 October 2009
On 21 October 2009, the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, the 26th Governor General of Canada presented a lecture at the Ismaili Centre, London. Her talk focused on how Canada's experience of evolving into a welcoming, pluralistic, post-modern society in the 21st Century can inform the creation of a new global citizenry based on openness, generosity, and mutual respect and well-being.
Video: Opening Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe
17 October 2009
The Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe was opened on 12 October 2009 by His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, and Mawlana Hazar Imam. It is the first such Centre in Central Asia – a region that has been home to Ismaili Muslims for more than a thousand years.
Video: Opening Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, Dubai
13 October 2009
Video of Mawlana Hazar Imam opening the Ismaili Centre, Dubai on 26 March 2008. Following the opening of the Centre, Mawlana Hazar Imam inaugurated the Dubai Park, located adjacent to the Centre.
Video: Opening of the Ismaili Centre, Dubai
13 October 2009
Video of Mawlana Hazar Imam opening the Ismaili Centre, Dubai on 26 March 2008, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, senior members of the ruling families of the United Arab Emirates. Hazar Imam was accompanied at the ceremony by Princess Zahra and Prince Rahim. Following the opening of the Ismaili Centre, Mawlana Hazar Imam inaugurated the Dubai Park, located adjacent to the Centre. Presented as a gift from Hazar Imam to the City of Dubai, the 3 000 square metre park was developed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture.
Video: Development of the Ismaili Centre, Dubai
13 October 2009
Video of the development of the Ismaili Centre, Dubai.
Opening of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat in Ottawa
26 December 2008
Opening of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat in Ottawa.
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Ottawa, Canada
19 November 2008
Video of Mawlana Hazar Imam's arrival in Ottawa on 18 November 2008 for the start of his Golden Jubilee visit to Canada.
Video: Closing Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Games
2 July 2008
The inaugural Golden Jubilee Games came to a close on 29 June 2008, following seven days of international brotherhood, intense athleticism, and a celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Jubilee through sport. The Closing Ceremony was attended by Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya.
Video: A time to shine
1 July 2008
A video montage documenting the struggles that athletes faced during the Games, and their valiance in overcoming them.
The ceremonial end; the beginning of an era
30 June 2008
The inaugural Golden Jubilee Games came to a close on 29 June 2008, following seven days of international brotherhood, intense athleticism, and a celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Jubilee through sport. The Closing Ceremony was attended by Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya.
Video: Sport action
30 June 2008
A compilation of clips taken from various sports played at the Golden Jubilee Games.
A unity of identity
29 June 2008
A special moment of realisation took place at the athletes’ parade on Tuesday morning. It gained poignancy during the Opening Ceremony that followed. A united Jamat from over twenty-five countries took a collective breath as they witnessed the ascent of the Ismaili Flag, and were struck by the notes of the Nashid al-Imamah. It is this collective spirit that has been the signature of these Games.
