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Video: Imamat Day reception held at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat
9 July 2024
Last week, special guests attended an Imamat Day reception at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon. They were treated to a special performance by the Aga Khan Master Musicians, renowned performers and composer-arrangers in collaboration with the Amara Quartet, an all-female ensemble known for their contemporary renditions of the Portuguese traditional Fado.
Music video: Roz-e Imamat
9 July 2024
The Ismaili is pleased to present Roz-e Imamat, performed by music artists from Central Asia and the Middle East. The song’s lyrics express gratitude for the Jamat’s blessings and fortune on the occasion of Imamat Day.
Video: What are your favourite things about Imamat Day?
9 July 2024
Check out this heartwarming short video featuring younger and older members of the Jamat as they share their favourite things about Imamat Day! Share this with your friends and family members to spread the love, wisdom, and joy on this special day. Imamat Day Mubarak!
Video: The Ismaili Imamat in History
9 July 2024
For Imamat Day, Professor Azim Nanji joins Sheizana Murji for an interview, “The Imamat in History,” that explores the nature of the Imam's authority in Shia Ismaili Islam and how the Imamat has impacted the global Jamat and wider society.
Music video: Fariyaad Sunn
8 July 2024
The Ismaili is pleased to present Fariyaad Sunn, written by Zulfiqar Ali Jessani and performed by Dr Karim Gillani. The video, directed by Alizain Mevawala, was filmed at the Aga Khan Garden near Edmonton, Canada.
Music video: Khushali Aayi Hai
7 July 2024
The Ismaili is pleased to present Khushali Aayi Hai performed by Fitoor. The song’s lyrics express excitement and inspire a mood of gratitude for the occasion of Imamat Day.
The Ismaili greeting eCard service
4 July 2024
The Ismaili is pleased to offer our eCard greeting service. For the occasion of Imamat Day, choose from our unique designs, add a personal message, and send your eCard to multiple contacts at a time. Visit the.ismaili/ecards to get started.
Imamat Day reception held at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat
3 July 2024
Earlier today, Prince Amyn, Prince Hussain, and Princess Fareen attended an Imamat Day reception at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat, along with senior leaders of the Portuguese government, members of the diplomatic community, civil society, and Jamati and AKDN leaders.
Prince Amyn visits Houston to review progress on Ismaili Center
2 July 2024
During a short working visit, Prince Amyn met with the Mayor of Houston, the Honorable John Whitmire, to discuss progress on the construction of the Ismaili Center in Houston, the seventh such center in the world and the first in the United States.
Video: Prince Amyn visits Houston to review progress on Ismaili Center
2 July 2024
Prince Amyn visited Houston, Texas, last week for an Ismaili Center Houston Oversight Committee Meeting that included reviewing construction progress. Hear from the Center’s Design Team as they share updates on the project.
Reflecting on 67 years of Imamat - Part four: 1987-1997
1 July 2024
On 11 July 2024, the global Jamat will commemorate a special milestone - Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 67th Imamat Day. Here, we look back at his fourth decade as Imam.
Reflecting on 67 years of Imamat - Part seven: 2017-2024
1 July 2024
On 11 July 2024, the global Jamat will commemorate a special milestone – Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 67th Imamat Day. In the seventh and concluding part of this series, we look back at his past seven years as Imam.
