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Video: The Ismaili Update - Lisboa 25
12 July 2023
Join us for The Ismaili Update: Lisboa 25! See exclusive highlights as Prince Amyn, Prince Rahim, and Prince Aly Muhammad joined guests to celebrate a momentous occasion — 25 years of The Ismaili Centre Lisbon. At the event, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa awarded the Ismaili Centre the Portuguese Order of Merit.
Live stream: 25 years of the Ismaili Centre Lisbon
11 July 2023
Join us live from Lisbon on Thurday 13 July for a unique event to celebrate 25 years of the Centro Ismaili! Members of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s family and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will be present to commemorate this milestone moment in the Portuguese Jamat’s history. The event is expected to begin at 6:15 PM local time and will be streamed live on The Ismaili TV.
Video: Imamat Day reception hosted at Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat
11 July 2023
Members of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s family welcomed President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and other senior leaders to commemorate Imamat Day at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon on 11 July 2023.
Imamat Day reception hosted at Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat
11 July 2023
Members of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s family welcomed President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and other senior leaders to commemorate Imamat Day at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon.
Video: The Ismaili Update - Celebrating 66 years
10 July 2023
Join us for a special Imamat Day edition of The Ismaili Update with hosts Noorin Gulamgaus and Alina Dhrolia, on the 66th anniversary of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s accession to the Ismaili Imamat. Learn more about events happening later this week to celebrate 25 years of the Ismaili Centre Lisbon, and don’t miss a special message from artists and athletes about the upcoming Global Encounters Festival!
Music video: Didar ka din
9 July 2023
The Ismaili is pleased to present “Didar ka din,” performed by Taufiq Karmali. The song describes the murid's feelings of joy and elation in anticipation of being blessed with the Imam’s didar.
Music video: Ashq Barsaaye
9 July 2023
As part of our Imamat Day playlist, The Ismaili is pleased to present a rendition of “Ashq Barsaaye,” performed by Shama Judah and Zaheed Damani. The song, originally written and performed by the Salimahabad Orchestra from Karachi, touches on the themes of supplication, love, and longing for the beloved.
Canadian Prime Minister energises crowds at Stampede Breakfast in Calgary
8 July 2023
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the 26th Annual Ismaili Muslim Stampede Breakfast in Calgary yesterday alongside senior representatives of the federal, provincial and municipal governments, as well as civil society, business and other community leaders.
Video: Canadian Prime Minister attends Ismaili Stampede Breakfast
8 July 2023
This year’s Stampede Breakfast in Calgary highlighted 50 years of the Ismaili Muslim community’s significant presence in the country, as well as their subsequent contributions to the economic and social fabric of the country.
Music video: Tori Surat Man Bhaaye Re
5 July 2023
The Ismaili is pleased to present a rendition of “Tori Surat Man Bhaaye Re,” performed by Mishal and Zayn Damji from California. Originally written by Hassanally G. Rammal and sung by Khursheed Nurali, this devotional song became popular during the celebrations of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Silver Jubilee in the early 1980s.
Explaining climate change to children: A parent's guide
5 July 2023
Climate change is the most important topic affecting the future of our children. As responsible parents, it's important for us to talk to them about the issue. This article can help you explain climate change in a way that’s easy for children to understand.
The ethics of AI: Navigating a new frontier
29 June 2023
In today’s world, artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a game changer. From chatbots to self-driving cars to virtual assistants, AI is everywhere, promising convenience and incredible advancements. But as this powerful technology grows, what will it mean for our future?
