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Global Jamat presents gift to Mawlana Hazar Imam on his 85th birthday
Global Jamat presents gift to Mawlana Hazar Imam on his 85th birthday
12 December 2021

In commemoration of the milestone occasion of our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 85th Salgirah Mubarak, a humble gift was presented on behalf of the global Jamat as a token of our gratitude, love, and devotion.

Beloved Flame

Music video: Beloved Flame
12 December 2021

A one-of-a-kind musical celebration that tells a story of what the Imam means to us at every stage of our life.  Ismaili Sounds that you know and love from around the world, arranged with spoken word elements, unite in an epic medley to share a message of shukrana on the occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam's 85th birthday.

Beloved Flame: A musical treat for the senses
Beloved Flame: A musical treat for the senses
11 December 2021

Beloved Flame, a musical compilation especially produced in celebration of Salgirah this year, follows in a long tradition of artistic expression, and promises something special for the Jamat to enjoy.

Girya O Zari

Music video: Girya O Zari
11 December 2021

As part of our series of Salgirah song releases, The Ismaili is pleased to present Girya O Zari, performed by Taufiq Karmali. The song is a request for our heartfelt wishes and prayers to be accepted, and for the strength to overcome difficulties.

Salgirah programme to be screened on The Ismaili TV
Salgirah programme to be screened on The Ismaili TV
9 December 2021

As the global Jamat looks forward to celebrating the 85th birthday of our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam, The Ismaili is pleased to present a weekend-long Salgirah programme on The Ismaili TV. Featuring a variety of content — from an inspiring short film production to a special children’s show — we hope to entertain and inspire the Jamat on this special and joyous occasion.

Join us for the uplifting Courage for the Journey, premiering on 11 December exclusively on The Ismaili TV.
Join us for the uplifting Courage for the Journey, premiering on 11 December exclusively on The Ismaili TV.
Courage for the journey: Exclusive short film to debut on The Ismaili TV
Courage for the journey: Exclusive short film to debut on The Ismaili TV
9 December 2021

Featuring moving recitations of Ismaili devotional literature, beautiful visual animations, and light moments of laughter, a new short film prepared for the occasion of Salgirah promises something special for everyone to enjoy.

Beloved Flame

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Sunday, December 12, 2021
Music video: Aaj Badhe Anand Re
9 December 2021

To coincide with the Jamat’s Salgirah celebrations, The Ismaili Sounds is pleased to present a rendition of Aaj Badhe Anand Re, performed by Zohra Kassam. The lyrics of this well-known Gujarati geet express joy on a day of glad tidings for the murids of the Imam-of-the-Time.

Virtually

Music video: Virtually Happy Birthday
9 December 2021

The Ismaili is pleased to present Virtually Happy Birthday, performed by the Dhun Kids. In the song, young members of the Jamat express birthday wishes to the Imam-of-the-Time in their own special way.

Prince Amyn with Ismaili volunteers at the Paris Peace Forum on 11 November 2021.

PPF

Prince Amyn with Ismaili volunteers at the Paris Peace Forum on 11 November 2021.
Paris Peace Forum volunteers gain unique insight into global governance process
Paris Peace Forum volunteers gain unique insight into global governance process
6 December 2021

Delegates gathered at the fourth Paris Peace Forum at the Parc de la Villette to debate global challenges and put forward new principles of action for a post-Covid world. This year, young Ismailis had the in-person opportunity to volunteer at the event, and to interact with speakers and representatives of international organisations and NGOs.

Volunteers around the world came together to participate in various activities to showcase environmental stewardship and to provide pandemic relief to commemorate the inaugural Global Ismaili CIVIC Day 2021.
Volunteers around the world came together to participate in various activities to showcase environmental stewardship and to provide pandemic relief to commemorate the inaugural Global Ismaili CIVIC Day 2021.
Global Ismaili Civic Day: A weekend of service to humanity
Global Ismaili Civic Day: A weekend of service to humanity
4 December 2021

Global Ismaili CIVIC Day brought together tens of thousands of volunteers – old and young alike – in collaboration with civil society partners to benefit millions of people around the world. Displaying our ethics in action, the weekend of service marked another chapter in our centuries old tradition of contributing to the societies in which we live.

The international environment at the IIS creates a dynamic space for collaboration where ideas are shared from diverse settings and backgrounds.
The international environment at the IIS creates a dynamic space for collaboration where ideas are shared from diverse settings and backgrounds.
The Institute of Ismaili Studies: A spotlight on pluralism
The Institute of Ismaili Studies: A spotlight on pluralism
2 December 2021

At The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS), more than 50 students arrive in London every autumn at the start of the academic year to embark on a voyage of discovery. For those studying at the IIS, there is a deep sense of pluralism inherent in the student experience.

Renewable energy independence can be successfully achieved through the installation of off-grid solar systems.
Renewable energy independence can be successfully achieved through the installation of off-grid solar systems.
What is net-zero carbon?
What is net-zero carbon?
22 November 2021

The Aga Khan Development Network’s agencies have committed to be net-zero carbon by 2030. But what exactly does this mean, and why is it important?

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