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Video: The Ismaili Imamat in History
9 July 2024

For Imamat Day, Professor Azim Nanji joins Sheizana Murji for an interview, “The Imamat in History,” that explores the nature of the Imam's authority in Shia Ismaili Islam and how the Imamat has impacted the global Jamat and wider society.

Fariyaad Sunn

Music video: Fariyaad Sunn
8 July 2024

The Ismaili is pleased to present Fariyaad Sunn, written by Zulfiqar Ali Jessani and performed by Dr Karim Gillani. The video, directed by Alizain Mevawala, was filmed at the Aga Khan Garden near Edmonton, Canada.

Khushiali Aaye Hai

Music video: Khushali Aayi Hai
7 July 2024

The Ismaili is pleased to present Khushali Aayi Hai performed by Fitoor. The song’s lyrics express excitement and inspire a mood of gratitude for the occasion of Imamat Day.

The Ismaili greeting eCard service
The Ismaili greeting eCard service
4 July 2024

The Ismaili is pleased to offer our eCard greeting service. For the occasion of Imamat Day, choose from our unique designs, add a personal message, and send your eCard to multiple contacts at a time. Visit the.ismaili/ecards to get started. 

L to R: Prince Hussain; Dr Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho, Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security; Prince Amyn; Dr Margarida Blasco, Minister of Interior Affairs; Nazim Ahmad, Diplomatic Representative of the Ismaili Imamat to Portugal.
L to R: Prince Hussain; Dr Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho, Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security; Prince Amyn; Dr Margarida Blasco, Minister of Interior Affairs; Nazim Ahmad, Diplomatic Representative of the Ismaili Imamat to Portugal.
Imamat Day reception held at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat
Imamat Day reception held at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat
3 July 2024

Earlier today, Prince Amyn, Prince Hussain, and Princess Fareen attended an Imamat Day reception at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat, along with senior leaders of the Portuguese government, members of the diplomatic community, civil society, and Jamati and AKDN leaders.

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Prince Amyn in conversation with lead design architect Farshid Moussavi and landscape architect Thomas Woltz.
Prince Amyn in conversation with lead design architect Farshid Moussavi and landscape architect Thomas Woltz.
Prince Amyn visits Houston to review progress on Ismaili Center
Prince Amyn visits Houston to review progress on Ismaili Center
2 July 2024

During a short working visit, Prince Amyn met with the Mayor of Houston, the Honorable John Whitmire, to discuss progress on the construction of the Ismaili Center in Houston, the seventh such center in the world and the first in the United States.

The Ismaili Center in Houston will be a space for reflection, inspiration and knowledge.

Ismaili center Houston July 2024

The Ismaili Center in Houston will be a space for reflection, inspiration and knowledge.
Video: Prince Amyn visits Houston to review progress on Ismaili Center
2 July 2024

Prince Amyn visited Houston, Texas, last week for an Ismaili Center Houston Oversight Committee Meeting that included reviewing construction progress. Hear from the Center’s Design Team as they share updates on the project.

On his 50th birthday — 13 December 1986 — Mawlana Hazar Imam marked a significant moment in the Jamat’s modern history, as he ordained the first global Ismaili Constitution.
On his 50th birthday — 13 December 1986 — Mawlana Hazar Imam marked a significant moment in the Jamat’s modern history, as he ordained the first global Ismaili Constitution.
Reflecting on 67 years of Imamat - Part three: 1977-1987
Reflecting on 67 years of Imamat - Part three: 1977-1987
1 July 2024

On 11 July 2024, the global Jamat will commemorate a special milestone - Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 67th Imamat Day. Here, we look back at his third decade as Imam.

Mawlana Hazar Imam was accompanied by Princess Zahra at the Aga Khan Award for Architecture Ceremony, in Surakarta (Solo), Indonesia, in 1995.
Mawlana Hazar Imam was accompanied by Princess Zahra at the Aga Khan Award for Architecture Ceremony, in Surakarta (Solo), Indonesia, in 1995.
Reflecting on 67 years of Imamat - Part four: 1987-1997
Reflecting on 67 years of Imamat - Part four: 1987-1997
1 July 2024

On 11 July 2024, the global Jamat will commemorate a special milestone - Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 67th Imamat Day. Here, we look back at his fourth decade as Imam.

At a historic ceremony held on 11 July 2018, Mawlana Hazar Imam officially designated the Seat of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon, Portugal.
At a historic ceremony held on 11 July 2018, Mawlana Hazar Imam officially designated the Seat of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon, Portugal.
Reflecting on 67 years of Imamat - Part seven: 2017-2024
Reflecting on 67 years of Imamat - Part seven: 2017-2024
1 July 2024

On 11 July 2024, the global Jamat will commemorate a special milestone – Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 67th Imamat Day. In the seventh and concluding part of this series, we look back at his past seven years as Imam.

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Mumbai as part of a three-week visit to India in 1962.
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Mumbai as part of a three-week visit to India in 1962.
Reflecting on 67 years of Imamat - Part one: 1957-1967
Reflecting on 67 years of Imamat - Part one: 1957-1967
1 July 2024

On 11 July 2024, the global Jamat will commemorate a special milestone - Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 67th Imamat Day. Through a series of reflections, let's look back through the years, starting with his first decade as Imam.

Mawlana Hazar Imam performs the foundation ceremony at the nursing home of Prince Aly Khan Hospital in Bombay, India, in 1967, then known as the Ismailia General Hospital. The hospital was opened in 1945, and is a part of Aga Hall Estate.
Mawlana Hazar Imam performs the foundation ceremony at the nursing home of Prince Aly Khan Hospital in Bombay, India, in 1967, then known as the Ismailia General Hospital. The hospital was opened in 1945, and is a part of Aga Hall Estate.
Reflecting on 67 years of Imamat - Part two: 1967-1977
Reflecting on 67 years of Imamat - Part two: 1967-1977
1 July 2024

On 11 July 2024, the global Jamat will commemorate a special milestone - Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 67th Imamat Day. Here, we look back at his second decade as Imam.

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