Imamat News

Mawlana Hazar Imam is welcomed to the United Kingdom on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations.

25 June 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in London today to commence his Diamond Jubilee visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of the government.

Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation with Liakat Hasham, President of the Ismaili Council for the UK.

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in the United Kingdom

Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in the United Kingdom

24 June 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in London on 25 June 2018 for his Diamond Jubilee visit to the United Kingdom. Upon his arrival, Mawlana Hazar Imam was received by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations, Liakat Hasham, President of the Ismaili Council for the UK, and other Jamati leaders. Following a military salute, the Royal Imperial Military Band played the Nashid al-Imamah and the British National Anthem.

Upon arriving to meet the Jamat, Mawlana Hazar Imam is welcomed by Ismaili Council for France President Shamir Samdjee.

Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to France (English)

Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to France

23 June 2018

The full film of Mawlana Hazar Imam's June 2018 visit to France is now available online. This 38-minute film recounts the preparations by the France Jamat, and the programme undertaken by Mawlana Hazar Imam during his visit.

Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat at the Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Paris.

Mawlana Hazar Imam graces France Jamat with Darbar

23 June 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam granted a Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Paris yesterday for the France jurisdiction Jamat.

Mawlana Hazar Imam arriving at the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) in London, July 1983.

Gallery: Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visits to the United Kingdom over the decades

23 June 2018

As we prepare for Mawlana Hazar Imam's arrival in the United Kingdom, we look back on previous visits which included Mawlana Hazar Imam meeting with the country's leaders, establishing new projects and institutions, and meeting with the Jamat. This photo gallery showcases some of his visits over the years.

Prince Aly Muhammad speaks at the World Partnership Walk Toronto of the devastating impact of climate change.

Prince Aly Muhammad opens World Partnership Walk in Toronto

20 June 2018

Prince Aly Muhammad, the youngest son of Mawlana Hazar Imam, joined a crowd of thousands on 17 June to launch the 34th annual World Partnership Walk in Toronto, an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC).

Evening view of the Aga Khan Centre at King's Cross, London.

Aga Khan Centre to be inaugurated during Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee visit to the UK

17 June 2018

Next week, the Aga Khan Centre will be opened by HRH The Prince of Wales in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam. Situated at the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter, the Aga Khan Centre — home to the UK institutions founded by Mawlana Hazar Imam — will be a place for education, cultural exchange, and insight into Muslim civilisations.

Mawlana Hazar Imam to visit France and the United Kingdom

16 May 2018

The Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum (LIF) has announced that Mawlana Hazar Imam will grant Diamond Jubilee visits to France and the United Kingdom in the latter part of June 2018.

Mawlana Hazar Imam waves goodbye to Jamati leaders assembled at the Calgary airport at the conclusion of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada.

Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Calgary marking the conclusion of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada

12 May 2018

After granting Diamond Jubilee Mulaqats in Calgary, Mawlana Hazar Imam departed Canada, concluding his 12-day Diamond Jubilee visit to the country.

Mawlana Hazar Imam and Rachel Notley, Premier of Alberta, in conversation at the Office of the Premier, the historic McDougall Centre in Calgary.

Mawlana Hazar Imam and Alberta Premier discuss ongoing cooperation

10 May 2018

Building on a strong and long history of collaboration between the Ismaili Imamat and the Province of Alberta, Mawlana Hazar Imam and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley met on 10 May 2018 to discuss how to strengthen collaboration on areas of mutual interest.