News
Latest news and updates in India
Prince Rahim attends Al Burda Award Ceremony
17 December 2024
Prince Rahim attended the 18th edition of the Al Burda Award ceremony, an esteemed celebration of Islamic art and culture hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Culture yesterday. Prince Rahim’s presence highlighted the Aga Khan Development Network’s (AKDN) shared commitment with the UAE to fostering cultural dialogue and advancing pluralism through the arts.
Salgirah
12 December 2024
On 13 December 2024, Ismailis around the world will celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 88th birthday — an occasion to reflect on the unique spiritual bond that links each murid to the Imam-of-the-Time.
Interview with Princess Zahra
12 December 2024
In August 1994, Mawlana Hazar Imam shared some happy news with the Jamat. During a darbar in London, UK, he explained that his eldest child, Princess Zahra, had graduated from university, and would join him to work by his side.
Music video: Shukranlillah Walhamdulillah
11 December 2024
The Ismaili is pleased to present “Shukranlillah Walhamdulillah,” a devotional expression to commemorate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 88th birthday. Filmed at the Ismaili Centre Vancouver, the music video brings together 88 young vocalists from the British Columbia Jamat to celebrate Salgirah.
Video: What is Salgirah?
11 December 2024
On 13 December 2024, the global Jamat will celebrate the 88th birthday of our present living Imam, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan. The celebration of Hazar Imam's birthday is an occasion for Ismailis to reflect on the unique spiritual bond that links each murid to Hazar Imam. It also affords the Jamat an opportunity to express its love, loyalty, and devotion to the Imamat, which binds the Ismaili community together as one.
Music video: Rangeen Mubarak
11 December 2024
The Ismaili is pleased to present Rangeen Mubarak, a festive composition produced for the occasion of Salgirah. The song’s lyrics reflect on the grace, guidance, and beauty found in devotion to one’s spiritual guide, which brightens both the physical and spiritual realms.
Launch of Ismaili Festivals: Stories of Celebration (Gujarati translation)
11 December 2024
To introduce the Gujarati translation of Ismaili Festivals: Stories of Celebration authored by Dr. Shiraz Kabani , ITREB India, in collaboration with the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS), held memorable book launch events in Mumbai and Ahmedabad on October 25th and 27th 2024 respectively.
Video: Check out our new look!
10 December 2024
The Ismaili website—the first official digital platform for the Jamat—was launched in 2007 during Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Golden Jubilee. Over the past 17 years, our digital offering has grown to become a large multimedia and multifunction platform, with accompanying social media channels and much more. Learn all about our new look and logo in this short video.
Introducing our new website and logo
10 December 2024
The Ismaili digital team is excited to launch a brand new website for the global Jamat, along with a specially designed, all-new visual identity.
Musical language as an expression of spirituality
8 December 2024
At the first prize-giving ceremony of the Aga Khan Music Awards in 2019, Mawlana Hazar Imam spoke about the importance of musical traditions in the Muslim world.
Music video: Tera Shukriya
8 December 2024
The Ismaili Sounds is pleased to present, "Tera Shukriya," a song expressing heartfelt gratitude to our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam for his tireless efforts and work to uplift the global Jamat and society at large.
From our origins to modern times
6 December 2024
Episodes 5 and 6 of Muslim Footprints are about The Ismailis, featuring Dr Farhad Daftary, Director Emeritus of the Institute of Ismaili Studies.
