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Mawlana Hazar Imam shares a light moment with the Jamat
Mawlana Hazar Imam shares a light moment with the Jamat
Mawlana Hazar Imam grants Darbar before departing Kenya
Mawlana Hazar Imam grants Darbar before departing Kenya
14 April 2018

In a moment that was uniquely historic for the entire Jamat, Mawlana Hazar Imam granted a Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Nairobi, Kenya on the very same grounds where the Imam had been installed during his Takht Nashini in 1957 when he acceded to the Imamat. This was also the same site where Mawlana Hazar Imam celebrated both his Silver and Golden Jubilees.

Mawlana Hazar Imam signs the guest book at the State House in Nairobi as His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta look on.
Mawlana Hazar Imam signs the guest book at the State House in Nairobi as His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta look on.
President Kenyatta welcomes Mawlana Hazar Imam at State House
President Kenyatta welcomes Mawlana Hazar Imam at State House
13 April 2018

His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta today welcomed Mawlana Hazar Imam at the State House in Nairobi on the second day of Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee visit to Kenya.

Mawlana Hazar Imam shares a light moment with the Jamat
Mawlana Hazar Imam shares a light moment with the Jamat
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to Kenya
12 April 2018

The film of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to Kenya is now available online. This 37-minute film recounts the history of the Ismaili community in East Africa, preparations by the Jamat, and the programme undertaken by Hazar Imam during his visit to the country in April 2018. The visit brought together Jamats from the jurisdictions of Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Republic of Malagasy.

Mawlana Hazar Imam waves to leaders and members of the Jamat upon his arrival in Nairobi.
Mawlana Hazar Imam waves to leaders and members of the Jamat upon his arrival in Nairobi.
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Kenya
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Kenya
12 April 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam today arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi for his Diamond Jubilee visit to Kenya.

Mawlana Hazar Imam is welcomed to Kenya by leaders of the Jamat.

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Kenya

Mawlana Hazar Imam is welcomed to Kenya by leaders of the Jamat.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Kenya
11 April 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Nairobi, Kenya on 12 April to commence his Diamond Jubilee visit.

Curator, Dr. Assadullah Souren Melikian-Chirvani, shows an artefact to Prince Amyn, AKDN Resident Representative to Canada Dr. Mahmoud Eboo, Aga Khan Trust for Culture General Manager Luis Monreal, and Ismaili Council for Canada President Malik Talib.
Curator, Dr. Assadullah Souren Melikian-Chirvani, shows an artefact to Prince Amyn, AKDN Resident Representative to Canada Dr. Mahmoud Eboo, Aga Khan Trust for Culture General Manager Luis Monreal, and Ismaili Council for Canada President Malik Talib.
Prince Amyn attends The World of the Fatimids exhibition opening at the Aga Khan Museum
Prince Amyn attends The World of the Fatimids exhibition opening at the Aga Khan Museum
10 April 2018

The World of the Fatimids, the newest exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum, launched on 12 March in Toronto. Prince Amyn delivered the keynote address for the opening of the exhibition, which explores the Fatimid period through artefacts and objects from the 10th and 11th centuries.

Jubilee Concerts to host two events in Portugal
Jubilee Concerts to host two events in Portugal
3 April 2018
Two concerts set to dazzle Lisbon, featuring internationally acclaimed artists as never seen before, in a celebration of music this July.
The Tolerance statues are located in Buffalo Bayou Park in downtown Houston.
The Tolerance statues are located in Buffalo Bayou Park in downtown Houston.
The glow of Tolerance continues to light Houston
The glow of Tolerance continues to light Houston
23 March 2018

Buffalo Bayou Park in downtown Houston is home to seven glowing 10-foot sculptures, dedicated to tolerance. The sculptures, themselves named Tolerance, are open-weave, metal structures that depict kneeling human forms, with characters and symbols from nine different languages, created by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa. The sculptures represent the seven continents.

Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation with Jamati leaders, shortly before his departure from Houston, completing a 10-day Diamond Jubilee visit to the United States.
Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation with Jamati leaders, shortly before his departure from Houston, completing a 10-day Diamond Jubilee visit to the United States.
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Houston, completing his Diamond Jubilee visit to the USA
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Houston, completing his Diamond Jubilee visit to the USA
22 March 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam departed Houston early this morning, marking an end to his 10-day Diamond Jubilee visit to the United States. Jamati leaders were present to bid him an emotional farewell on behalf of the US Jamat.

Mawlana Hazar Imam waves goodbye to Jamati leaders, shortly before departing Houston, completing his Diamond Jubilee visit.
Mawlana Hazar Imam waves goodbye to Jamati leaders, shortly before departing Houston, completing his Diamond Jubilee visit.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to the United States
21 March 2018

If you missed the screenings in Jamatkhana, the 40-minute film of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee visit to the United States is now available online.

A performance by artists of the Aga Khan Music Initiative Ensemble – Homayoun Sakhi on the Afghan rubab, Salar Nader on the tabla, and Wu Man on the pipa.
A performance by artists of the Aga Khan Music Initiative Ensemble – Homayoun Sakhi on the Afghan rubab, Salar Nader on the tabla, and Wu Man on the pipa.
Mawlana Hazar Imam announces new global prize for music
Mawlana Hazar Imam announces new global prize for music
21 March 2018

Today, Mawlana Hazar Imam announced the establishment of the Aga Khan Music Awards.

Diamond Jubilee Celebration to be staged in Lisbon in July 2018
Diamond Jubilee Celebration to be staged in Lisbon in July 2018
21 March 2018

The Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum (LIF) announced on 21 March that Mawlana Hazar Imam will visit Portugal in July 2018 to attend events marking the conclusion of the Diamond Jubilee Year, including a Diamond Jubilee festival and a Darbar open to all Jamats.

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