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26 February 2020
The University of Central Asia (UCA) and the University of Cambridge came together to sign historic partnership agreements at ceremonies in Cambridge and London on 25 and 26 February 2020. The events in the UK were attended by Princess Zahra, along with senior leaders from UCA and the University of Cambridge.
Pluralism in action: Global Pluralism Award winners tell their story
19 December 2019
The Global Centre for Pluralism (GCP) hosted the second biennial Global Pluralism Award ceremony in November 2019. At the ceremony, presided over by Mawlana Hazar Imam and attended by many members of the GCP’s Board, including Princess Zahra, the Centre recognised three winners who will each receive a $50,000 grant to help them continue their work.
Video: Ismaili students experience The Living Sea photo exhibition in Lisbon
11 December 2019
In November 2019, Prince Hussain offered a series of guided tours to Ismaili youth and children visiting his photographic exhibit in Lisbon. The exhibition features over 100 photos depicting the beauty, fragility, and diversity of marine life, reflecting Prince Hussain’s ecological and environmental concerns.
Video: Salgirah Mubarak
11 December 2019
As the global Jamat celebrates Mawlana Hazar Imam's 83rd birthday, we look back at some highlights of the past 12 months. On this happy occasion, The.Ismaili extends warmest wishes to the Ismaili Jamat around the world. Salgirah Khushiali Mubarak!
Students in Portugal inspired by the fragile beauty of the sea
11 December 2019
Prince Hussain visited the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon yesterday to inaugurate an exhibition of artwork designed by students from the Portugal Jamat’s Talim (religious education) classes, inspired by The Living Sea photo exhibition currently on display at the National Museum of Natural History and Science in Lisbon.
Video: Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2019
24 November 2019
In case you missed the live webcast from Kazan in September, The Ismaili is pleased to publish the full 50-minute Aga Khan Award for Architecture film. Mawlana Hazar Imam presided over the 14th cycle of the award, which is presented every three years to projects that set new standards of excellence in architecture, planning practices, historic preservation, and landscape architecture.
Mawlana Hazar Imam visits Ismaili Centre Houston site
22 November 2019
Mawlana Hazar Imam toured the site of the Ismaili Center Houston yesterday, 22 November, alongside the Center’s design team and the leadership of the USA Jamat. During his trip, Mawlana Hazar Imam also met with City of Houston Mayor the Honorable Sylvester Turner.
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Canada for Global Pluralism Awards ceremony
19 November 2019
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Canada today, accompanied by Princess Zahra, in advance of a ceremony to recognise the recipients of the 2019 Global Pluralism Award.
Mawlana Hazar Imam presides over 2019 Global Pluralism Awards
19 November 2019
Mawlana Hazar Imam presided over the Global Pluralism Award ceremony on Wednesday 20 November, a biennial event hosted by the Global Centre for Pluralism. The Award recognises the extraordinary achievements of organisations, individuals, and governments around the world who exemplify living peacefully and productively with diversity.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam attends dinner reception at the Élysée Palace
11 November 2019
Mawlana Hazar Imam attended a dinner reception hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on 11 November 2019 ahead of the second Paris Peace Forum.
Mawlana Hazar Imam hosted by President Macron in Paris
11 November 2019
Earlier today, 11 November 2019, Mawlana Hazar Imam joined a gathering of world leaders for a dinner reception hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace.
Mawlana Hazar Imam attends opening session of Paris Peace Forum
11 November 2019
Earlier today, 12 November, Mawlana Hazar Imam joined over 30 world leaders for the opening session of the second Paris Peace Forum where he met with leaders and ministers from various countries.
