Community News
Generations programme expansion brings families closer together
8 November 2017
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Phase II of the Generations: Multi-Generational Housing and Community Centre campus on 3 November 2017.
Five former U.S. presidents recognise Houston’s Ismaili Muslim volunteers
30 October 2017
“These are ordinary people doing extraordinary things. That spirit of volunteerism, that spirit that says we are all in this together, that spirit is exemplified by the five Points of Light recipients.”
— President Barack Obama, speaking about the Points of Light honourees at Texas A&M University on 21 October 2017.
Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad partners for Digital Transformation of Anganwadis in Telangana
28 October 2017
Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding with Mahbubnagar District Collectorate and Centre for Digital Financial Inclusion (CDFI)
Diamond Jubilee Darbar to be held at Darkhana Kampala
10 October 2017
Today, 10 October 2017, Mawlana Hazar Imam is expected to grace the Jamat in Uganda with the first Darbar of his Diamond Jubilee year, at the historic location of the Kampala Darkhana.
Making it Big, One Goal at a Time
24 September 2017
Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up, they say Alyque Virjee from Mumbai is the perfect example
Goa State awards Parvish Andani for her Voluntary services
22 September 2017
Parvish Andani Kamat, owner of Anka Services, was awarded for her voluntary work at the hands of Shri Mauvin Godinhno, Minister for Panchayat
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledges million-hour pledge from Canadian Jamat
19 September 2017
In 2017, the Canadian Jamat is celebrating both the Diamond Jubilee as well as the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation. In honour of these special occasions, the Jamat has pledged one million hours of service to improving quality of life in Canada as part of the Ismaili CIVIC 150 initiative.
Helping Hands reach out to assist in Texas
3 September 2017
Hurricane Harvey has been referred to as a "1,000-year flood," with its 50 inches of rainfall exceeding all records for the continental USA. It is estimated that damage from the storm will surpass that of hurricanes Sandy (New Jersey 2012) and Katrina (Louisiana 2005) combined. Volunteers have worked to reach Jamati members and others affected by the flooding, and to provide assistance with the recovery process.
Heritage Walk - The road less taken
2 August 2017
To promote the awareness of Ismaili heritage structures in Mumbai, some of which are centuries old, and to help the youth understand the historical significance behind these monuments, the National Communications team conducted its first ever Heritage Walk for youth aged 18 - 35.
Portuguese President visits Jamat at Ismaili Centre, expresses nation’s gratitude
29 May 2017
Portuguese President visits Jamat at Ismaili Centre, expresses nation’s gratitude
Diamond Jubilee to renew a tradition of enduring legacy
12 May 2017
Sixty days ahead of the commencement of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee on 11 July 2017, TheIsmaili is pleased to launch the first in a series of Jubilee-related articles. Dr Mahmoud Eboo, Chairman of the Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum, talks about the Ismaili tradition of commemorating Jubilee anniversaries of our Imams, and the legacies that they leave behind.
Delegation of Ismaili Youth visits Humayun’s Tomb and Nizamuddin Basti in Delhi
2 April 2017
In April 2017, the National Council Communications team organized a three-day AKDN site visit to Delhi. The visit was first of its kind, attended by a mix of participants.
