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Salgirah programme to air on The Ismaili TV
8 December 2020
As the Jamat around the world looks forward to commemorating the 84th birthday of our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam, The Ismaili is pleased to present a two-day Salgirah programme on The Ismaili TV. Featuring a variety of content — from an inspiring theatre production to a special birthday party organised by children — we hope to entertain and inspire the Jamat on this joyous and special occasion.
Music video: Dear Mawla
8 December 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Dear Mawla, featuring children of the Jamat from across the globe performing in different languages, in honour of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 84th birthday.
Music video: Mubarak Ho Salgirah
7 December 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Mubarak Ho Salgirah, featuring young Ismaili artists and performers from around the world, coming together to wish felicitations to Mawlana Hazar Imam and the global Jamat on the occasion of Salgirah.
Music video: Happy Birthday Shah Karim
6 December 2020
The Salgirah Song series continues with Happy Birthday Shah Karim, a heartfelt ode to the Imam-of-the-Time performed in Urdu by Naila Karmali in Calgary, Canada.
Music video: Roz-e Jashn
5 December 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Roz-e Jashn, the first in a series of songs being released this week to celebrate Salgirah. Roz-e Jashn, performed in Farsi, commemorates the birthday of the Imam-of-the-Time and offers gratitude for the blessings of this joyous occasion.
Music video: We serve the Jamat
4 December 2020
In celebration of International Volunteer Day, The Ismaili is pleased to present We serve the Jamat, performed in Farsi by Najib Shirzad and volunteers from the Jamat in Afghanistan. The song depicts the humility and commitment of volunteers who ensure the wellbeing of the entire community, year after year.
Music video: We are IVC
4 December 2020
Released to coincide with International Volunteer Day, We are IVC honours the Ismaili Volunteer Corps and others who continue a long-standing tradition by offering tireless and dedicated service to the Jamat and beyond.
Volunteering: A cherished tradition of service
4 December 2020
The long-standing tradition of giving of one’s time and resources has been a significant aspect of the worldwide Jamat. On the occasion of International Volunteer Day, we explore the notion of voluntary service and the impact it has had in community building and enhancing quality of life.
Leading UX designer explores future of the field
3 December 2020
The field of User Experience (UX) has grown rapidly over recent years, due to the proliferation of electronic devices, software apps, games, and productivity tools. We take a look into the world of UX and some of the career opportunities that may exist within it.
Young Ismailis volunteer at the Paris Peace Forum
1 December 2020
The third edition of the Paris Peace Forum was held from 11 to 13 November 2020. Stakeholders from different backgrounds were brought together to discuss global challenges and promote constructive solutions. This year, young Ismaili professionals from the France jurisdiction also participated as volunteers.
Young Ismailis volunteer at the Paris Peace Forum
30 November 2020
The third edition of the Paris Peace Forum was held from 11 to 13 November 2020. Stakeholders from different backgrounds were brought together to discuss global challenges and promote constructive solutions. This year, young Ismaili professionals from the France jurisdiction also participated as volunteers.
Building connections through connectivity
28 November 2020
Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, many in the Ismaili community, and indeed, the global community, have collectively strived to achieve a sense of optimism towards the future, propelled by the value we place on human connection.
