Films and Videos

AKU President Firoz Rasul, SFU President and Vice-Chancellor Andrew Petter, Mawlana Hazar Imam, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Santa Ono, and University of Central Asia Board of Trustees Chairman Shams Kassim-Lakha pose for a ceremonial picture.
AKU President Firoz Rasul, SFU President and Vice-Chancellor Andrew Petter, Mawlana Hazar Imam, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Santa Ono, and University of Central Asia Board of Trustees Chairman Shams Kassim-Lakha pose for a ceremonial picture.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam honoured by University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University
18 October 2018

On 19 October, Mawlana Hazar Imam was conferred with honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University at a joint ceremony, the first of its kind.

University of Calgary Chancellor Deborah Yedlin presents Mawlana Hazar Imam with the University’s highest academic degree, a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to humanity.
University of Calgary Chancellor Deborah Yedlin presents Mawlana Hazar Imam with the University’s highest academic degree, a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to humanity.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam is awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Calgary
16 October 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam was awarded with an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Calgary, its highest academic honour, on 17 October 2018. Watch highlights from the event here.

From left: University of Alberta President David Turpin, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Lois Mitchell, Premier of Alberta Rachel Notley, and Mawlana Hazar Imam preside over the Aga Khan Garden inauguration ceremony.

Aga Khan Garden Inauguration Highlight Film

From left: University of Alberta President David Turpin, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Lois Mitchell, Premier of Alberta Rachel Notley, and Mawlana Hazar Imam preside over the Aga Khan Garden inauguration ceremony.
Video: Highlights from the Aga Khan Garden inauguration
16 October 2018

The Aga Khan Garden, Alberta was inaugurated on 16 October 2018 in Mawlana Hazar Imam's presence. Watch highlights from the event here.

Islamic Gardens: Catalysts for Change

Video: Islamic gardens as catalysts for change
15 October 2018

The short documentary “Islamic Gardens: Catalysts for Change” covers the vast network of parks and gardens around the world developed by the Ismaili Imamat, under the leadership of Mawlana Hazar Imam.

Karen Armstrong in conversation with the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet, following the Annual Pluralism Lecture.

2018 GCP Annual Lecture - Highlights

Karen Armstrong in conversation with the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet, following the Annual Pluralism Lecture.
Highlights from the Global Centre for Pluralism's Annual Pluralism Lecture 2018
9 October 2018

Highlights from the Global Centre for Pluralism’s 2018 Annual Pluralism Lecture at the Aga Khan Centre on 4 October, delivered by Karen Armstrong — a British author, historian, officer of the Order of the British Empire, and fellow of the Royal Society of Literature — who spoke about “the urgent global imperative that is pluralism.”

Skate Girls of Kabul

Video: Skate Girls of Kabul
9 October 2018

To commemorate International Day of the Girl Child, we look back at the Skate Girls of Kabul photography exhibition, created by artist Jessica Fulford-Dobson, and curated by Marianne Fenton. The exhibit was showcased at the Ismaili Centre Toronto, Aga Khan Museum, and Aga Khan Park in Autumn 2017, and at the Ismaili Centre Dubai in Spring 2018.

Karen Armstrong delivers the Global Centre for Pluralism’s 2018 Annual Pluralism Lecture.

2018 GCP Annual Lecture - Full video

Karen Armstrong delivers the Global Centre for Pluralism’s 2018 Annual Pluralism Lecture.
Global Centre for Pluralism Annual Pluralism Lecture 2018 with Karen Armstrong
8 October 2018

Full video: Karen Armstrong delivered the Global Centre for Pluralism’s 2018 Annual Pluralism Lecture at the Aga Khan Centre on 4 October. Armstrong — a British author, historian, officer of the Order of the British Empire, and fellow of the Royal Society of Literature — spoke about “the urgent global imperative that is pluralism.”

Diamond Jubilee Imamat Day Celebration 2018, Hyderabad

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Pink and Purple Photography
Diamond Jubilee Imamat Day Celebration 2018, Hyderabad
26 July 2018

Hyderabad

Mawlana Hazar Imam assina o documento que designa o Palácio Henrique de Mendonça como a Sede do Imamat Ismaili a 11 de julho de 2018
Mawlana Hazar Imam assina o documento que designa o Palácio Henrique de Mendonça como a Sede do Imamat Ismaili a 11 de julho de 2018
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to Portugal and the Diamond Jubilee Celebration
11 July 2018

If you missed the showings in Jamatkhana, the film of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee visit to Portugal and the Diamond Jubilee Celebration is now available online. This 58-minute film recounts the preparations by the Portugal Jamat, the Diamond Jubilee Celebration, and the programme undertaken by Mawlana Hazar Imam during his visit.

Late Night In Lisboa - Day seven

Video: Late night in Lisboa - day seven
11 July 2018

Highlights of the all the events on day seven of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration.

Intezar | Ferozy Leeda ft Paiwand Murwarid

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Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Intezar | Ferozy Leeda ft Paiwand Murwarid |
11 July 2018

“Intezar” song is a devotional song from Ferozy Leeda, curious to sing and express the feeling that is experienced while waiting for His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan’s presence, in parts of the world.

The atmosphere was electric during the Sufi Voyage at the Altice Arena in Lisbon.

Late Night In Lisboa - Day six

The atmosphere was electric during the Sufi Voyage at the Altice Arena in Lisbon.
Video: Late night in Lisboa - day six
9 July 2018

Highlights of the all the events on day six of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration.

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