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Celebrating 35 years of the Ismaili Centre Vancouver
22 August 2020
Thirty-five years ago, on 23 August 1985, the then Canadian Prime Minister, The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, officially opened the Ismaili Centre Vancouver in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam, marking a moment of great historical significance for the Jamat in Canada and around the world.
Music Video: Mazee Balayem
17 August 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Mazee Balayem, performed by the Yusuf Khirad Band at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre in Khorog, Tajikistan, in 2019. The lyrics, attributed to Jalal al-Din Rumi, express the complexity of human existence and the importance of zikr. The musical composition is a blend of traditional Central Asian instruments such as the daf, doirah, rubab, and sehtar, and modern instruments including the keyboard and guitar.
Coronavirus and the acceleration of innovation
17 August 2020
The current healthcare crisis is accelerating the pace of change, and new innovations that were expected to take a decade to develop are now being tested and marketed at a dizzying rate, which has consequences for almost all organisations and employees.
Optimism through resilience
15 August 2020
The playing out of events over recent months has caused many of us to experience a rollercoaster of emotions. Some of us may have felt distress, perhaps taking it out on others around us, some will have felt curious to learn new skills, while others may have felt like curling up into an anxious ball, worrying about what this means for the future.
Igniting Change, Inspiring Hope: Stories for International Youth day
11 August 2020
Since 1999, with endorsement from the UN General Assembly, the 12th of August has been celebrated every year as International Youth Day. This day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the voices, actions, and impactful initiatives of our youth, and recognize their role in shaping our social, economic, and political institutions. The theme of this year’s International Youth Day is “Youth Engagement for Global Action”. In line with this theme, the Ismaili India is proud to share stories of three of our young achievers, whose work in the field of public policy, governance, and development, is truly serving to ignite change and inspire hope.
Music Video: The Birds
10 August 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present The Birds, a multilingual song composed, produced, and performed by senior members of the Global Jamat. It is inspired by Farid ud-Din Attar's Persian poem Conference of the Birds, in which a group of birds join together and undertake a challenging journey to seek the court of their king.
UAE youth explore Aga Khan Award for Architecture sites
10 August 2020
A group of young students from the Middle East Jamat had the chance to visit a series of architectural works and explore how the study of architecture can help to better understand the beliefs, values, technology, and history of various civilizations.
Prodigy Danial Asaria inspires others to pursue the game of chess
8 August 2020
In the second round of the USA National High School Senior Online Rapid Chess Tournament, chess prodigy Danial Asaria hovered over the resign button on his computer screen. He describes the moment as being “completely dead lost.” However, since this was his final chess tournament as a high school student, he did not want to regret what could have been, so he continued to play.
Pandemic highlights the importance of mental wellness
3 August 2020
According to the American Psychiatric Association, 36 per cent of Americans say coronavirus is having a serious impact on their mental health. This means that in every group of three friends, at least one could be at risk of developing a mental health condition.
Music Video: Close to You
3 August 2020
Performed by a group of high school students in Calgary, Canada, the song Close to You shares messages of hope, unity, and faith. During these challenging times, it reminds us that we are never alone, and expresses gratitude for the support and guidance received from the Imam-of-the-Time.
URBAN OASIS: Creating Green Spaces at Home
1 August 2020
With the onset of the pandemic, many of us have found ourselves locked-in at home, without any access to the fresh green spaces that are so vital for our peace of mind. But it needn’t always be this way. Sahil Valani and Neha Somani, share ideas on how you can transform your home into an urban oasis.
Video: Eid al-Adha greetings for the Jamat
30 July 2020
Each of the Ismaili National Council Presidents shares Eid greetings and felicitations as the global Jamat celebrates the occasion of Eid al-Adha together at home.
