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Visitors arriving for a tour of the Ismaili Centre, Dubai.
Visitors arriving for a tour of the Ismaili Centre, Dubai.
Thousands of visitors tour the Ismaili Centre Dubai
Thousands of visitors tour the Ismaili Centre Dubai
6 April 2008

Following the opening of the Ismaili Centre Dubai, thousands of members of the Jamat enjoyed memorable and informative guided tours of the new Centre.

Aga Khan Scouts and Guides rehearsing a flute performance
Aga Khan Scouts and Guides rehearsing a flute performance
UAE Jamat prepares in anticipation of Golden Jubilee visit
UAE Jamat prepares in anticipation of Golden Jubilee visit
20 March 2008

With only hours remaining before Mawlana Hazar Imam’s expected arrival in the United Arab Emirates, there is an air of excitement and anticipation as the Jamat prepares for an historic visit.

TheIsmaili.org is pleased to join the Aga Khan Health Board (UK) in launching a web-based Nutrition Centre.
TheIsmaili.org is pleased to join the Aga Khan Health Board (UK) in launching a web-based Nutrition Centre.
TheIsmaili.org launches Nutrition Centre and unveils a new design
TheIsmaili.org launches Nutrition Centre and unveils a new design
18 March 2008

A refreshed look and feel and several new features provide a richer, easier and more informative user experience. The redesign accompanies the launch of a new web-based Nutrition Centre together with the Aga Khan Health Board (UK).

Prince Amyn inspects plans at the Centro Ismaili in Lisbon with President Amirali Bhanji of the Ismaili Council for Portugal, Rahim Kara, the Centro Ismaili building manager and other senior management.
Prince Amyn inspects plans at the Centro Ismaili in Lisbon with President Amirali Bhanji of the Ismaili Council for Portugal, Rahim Kara, the Centro Ismaili building manager and other senior management.
Prince Amyn, Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya visit the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon
Prince Amyn, Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya visit the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon
13 March 2008

Prince Amyn, Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya today toured the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon. They are in Portugal for the opening of “The Path of Princes: Masterpieces of the Aga Khan Museum Collection” exhibition at the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon.

Top 4 Under 40
Top 4 Under 40
Young Canadian Ismailis recognized for their achievements
Young Canadian Ismailis recognized for their achievements
11 March 2008

Six Canadian Ismailis were recently named to prestigious “Top 40 Under 40” lists for their achievements, vision, leadership and community involvement. They attribute their success to the values instilled in them as Ismaili Muslims, as well as the opportunity to thrive in the fields they love.

Portugal issues commemorative stamps
Portugal issues commemorative stamps
9 February 2008

In celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam, and in recognition of the contributions of the Ismaili community in Portugal, Correios de Portugal (Portuguese Mail Services) has issued commemorative stamps featuring photos of the Centro Ismaili, Lisbon.

Noman Nasrullah, the lead camp cordinator and Beenisha Enayatali, a participant and Master of Ceremonies for the campfire night, sharing a light moment.
Noman Nasrullah, the lead camp cordinator and Beenisha Enayatali, a participant and Master of Ceremonies for the campfire night, sharing a light moment.
Bangladesh Youth Camp
Bangladesh Youth Camp
20 January 2008

Society has high hopes for the youth given their potential to change the destiny of nations. The Prottasha (Bengali for "expectations") Youth Camp aimed to instill those aspirations in the youth of Bangladesh.

Madagascar’s Lake Mantasoa — site of Camp Wasal 2007
Madagascar’s Lake Mantasoa — site of Camp Wasal 2007
Camp Wasal 2007
Camp Wasal 2007
29 November 2007

The Indian Ocean region islands include: Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte, Comoros and Reunion Island. The predominantly French-speaking Jamat is spread among these islands and, in an effort promote English among the youth, the Aga Khan Education Services, Madagascar organised an English language camp that brought together participants from continental Africa and the Indian Ocean region.

School children learn to play the daf, an Iranian percussion instrument.
School children learn to play the daf, an Iranian percussion instrument.
Ismaili Centre London participates in Fete de la Musique
Ismaili Centre London participates in Fete de la Musique
14 November 2007

The Social Hall at The Ismaili Centre in London, was filled with people of all ages eager to hear the spectacular fusion of sounds from an incredible mix of western and eastern instruments on 21 June 2007, as part of the Exhibition Road Music Day festivities.

Professor Nyang, and Iqbal Lakhani, President of the Ismaili Council for Florida with guests at the Milad-un-Nabi in Tampa
Professor Nyang, and Iqbal Lakhani, President of the Ismaili Council for Florida with guests at the Milad-un-Nabi in Tampa
Learning, interacting and reflecting during Milad-un-Nabi
Learning, interacting and reflecting during Milad-un-Nabi
13 November 2007

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) was born in the city of Mecca over 14 centuries ago. As the agency for Allah’s final revelation to mankind, he was the manifestation of the teachings of the Qur’an and an exemplar of unparalleled generosity, and piety. The Ismaili Councils for the USA and Canada commemorated Milad-un-Nabi (the birth of Prophet Muhammad) in cities across North America by remembering the Prophet of Islam and his contributions, and bringing together Muslims and those of other religious traditions to reflect upon our common heritage and the principles, ethics and values that bind us together.

From A Thousand Years Ago into the Next Millenium
5 May 1995

Highlights of Mawlana Hazar Imam's first visit to Tajikistan, 1995.

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