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Reflecting on Roz-e-Nur
23 May 2024
In May 1995, as the Jamat in Tajikistan prepared to welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam to their homeland for the very first time, a baby boy was born in the city of Khorog. In honour of the Imam’s historic visit, his family named him “Didor.”
In Conversation with Sultan Allana
16 May 2024
In an exclusive interview with The Ismaili TV, Sultan Allana, Director of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), shares the depth of AKFED's strategic vision and its practical implications for the lives of people in the developing world.
In Conversation with Professor Zayn Kassam
13 May 2024
In case you missed it last month, Professor Zayn Kassam, Director of The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS), joined us for an exclusive interview with The Ismaili TV. She talked about her journey in academia and offered her insights on the multifaceted role and mandate of the IIS.
Prince Amyn awarded Castelo Branco's Gold Medal
10 May 2024
Prince Amyn was yesterday honoured with the gold medal of Castelo Branco in recognition of his efforts to promote arts and culture in Portugal and around the world.
Princess Zahra meets with the Prime Minister of Tanzania
2 May 2024
This morning Princess Zahra met with the Prime Minister of Tanzania, the Honourable Kassim Majaliwa, at his office in Mlimwa, Dodoma.
New Cancer Care Centre is a source of hope for Tanzania
1 May 2024
Princess Zahra today joined guests and supporters to celebrate the inauguration of a new Cancer Care Centre at the Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam. The new state-of-the-art facility represents a big leap forward in the battle against cancer in East Africa.
Video: The Ismaili Update - Dar es Salaam
1 May 2024
Join host Shamya Jaffer for the latest episode of The Ismaili Update, coming to you from the Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam, where Princess Zahra today attended the inauguration of a new Cancer Care Centre. With its world-class facilities, the Centre will help pave the way toward a healthier, brighter future for Tanzania and its people.
Princess Zahra to preside over opening of Cancer Care Centre in Tanzania
30 April 2024
Princess Zahra will deliver remarks tomorrow at the inauguration of a Cancer Care Centre at the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam. Join us live from Tanzania to learn how AKDN is helping to improve the quality of healthcare in East Africa.
Video: The Ismaili Update - April recap
29 April 2024
Join host Asma Gowani for the April edition of The Ismaili Update, as we look back at some of the exciting stories from the worldwide Jamat over the past month.
Lusophone Presidents welcomed at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat
24 April 2024
Heads of State from the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) were hosted yesterday at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat. Prince Rahim and Prince Aly Muhammad welcomed Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and leaders from other Lusophone countries. | Em português
A tiny idea with big potential
21 April 2024
Across cities in parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe, a green revolution is sprouting—one that promises hope for the natural environment and local communities. This Earth Day, let’s take a look at microforests, and their potential to transform urban centres.
New Representative of Canada to the Ismaili Imamat presents credentials
21 April 2024
Canada’s Representative to the Ismaili Imamat, His Excellency Ralph Goodale, presented his credentials today at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat.
