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Live event: AKU to host global convocation
22 February 2022
In a unique celebration of knowledge and learning, the Aga Khan University (AKU) will host a Global Convocation ceremony on Saturday 26 February 2022. The special virtual ceremony will bring together AKU’s graduating classes in Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the UK, and will include an address by Princess Zahra on behalf of the Chancellor.
Global Pluralism Award Ceremony to air on The Ismaili TV
20 February 2022
Join us for the Global Pluralism Award Ceremony on Wednesday, 23 February, where prizes will be presented to this year’s recipients. The ceremony will begin at 12 PM (EST) and will be streamed live on The Ismaili TV.
Dancing in the snow
17 February 2022
Wishing to share the beauty of Hunza’s mountains with the world, a group of young Ismailis recently set not one but two Guinness World Records: the “Highest Cultural Dance Performance” and the “Highest DJ Set” ever performed.
Video: Ground-breaking ceremony at Aga Hall Estate
15 February 2022
The Aga Hall Estate in South Mumbai is embarking on a major transformation into a renowned urban hospital, school, and housing community complex, under the patronage of its owner, the Prince Aly Khan Hospital Charitable Trust.
Aga Hall Estate: A gift from the past that gives into the future
14 February 2022
Leaders from the Jamat and AKDN celebrated the commencement of the redevelopment of the Aga Hall Estate in South Mumbai on Sunday 13 February. The ground-breaking ceremony was led by Ashish Merchant, President of the National Council for India, who himself was born on the estate and continues to live there today.
Building a better world
13 February 2022
Professor Hanif Kara’s passion for design-led engineering has enabled him to contribute to a wave of innovation in the building and construction industry. He has won numerous honours for his decades of work, including most recently an OBE. In the face of many obstacles, we find out what drives him to keep designing.
Forming partnerships and growing networks
13 February 2022
Building on the success of previous Ignite conferences, last year’s IgniteDigital conference assembled world-class speakers to present on current topics of interest in connection with business and the economy. Sessions from the conference are now available to stream on The Ismail TV On Demand.
Music video: Every breath
11 February 2022
On the occasion of Yawm-e Ali, The Ismaili is pleased to present Every breath, a devotional composition in praise of Hazrat Ali, composed by Fez Meghani and performed by Saif Sattani.
Prince Rahim meets with UN Secretary General
10 February 2022
Prince Rahim met with United Nations Secretary General Mr António Guterres at the UN’s Headquarters in New York on 9 February 2022.
Peering into the future through science
10 February 2022
Celebrated annually on 11 February, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science seeks to promote full and equal access for women and girls to participate in scientific endeavours. It's also a day to recognize women and girls' roles in science and technology.
Cracking one egg at a time
6 February 2022
In 2006, brothers Noor and Habib Akbari moved from Afghanistan to Canada with their families. They had just CA $500 to their names, they recall. Today, they run a breakfast chain of 22 restaurants in Quebec and Ontario, with four more under construction.
Ismaili Festivals: Stories of Celebration
4 February 2022
On Thursday 10 February, The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) and ITREB UK will host the launch of Ismaili Festivals: Stories of Celebration, the first book in the new IIS' Living Ismaili Traditions series. The event will be streamed live on The Ismaili TV at 8:00 PM (UK time).
