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Mayor Basílio Horta awards the Sintra's Municipal Merit Medal to Prince Amyn.
Mayor Basílio Horta awards the Sintra's Municipal Merit Medal to Prince Amyn.
Prince Amyn receives Sintra’s Municipal Merit Medal
Prince Amyn receives Sintra’s Municipal Merit Medal
29 June 2024

The Mayor of Sintra yesterday awarded the town’s Municipal Merit Medal to Prince Amyn, in recognition of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)’s many years of work to enhance the quality of life in the local area.

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Twenty two flags fly at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon, representing each of the Ismaili Council jurisdictions worldwide.
Twenty two flags fly at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon, representing each of the Ismaili Council jurisdictions worldwide.
LIF members meet in Lisbon
LIF members meet in Lisbon
27 June 2024

Last weekend, the Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum (LIF) met at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon, Portugal, for the first time.

The University of Alberta installed Nizar Somji as its 23rd Chancellor during its Spring Convocation on 21 June 2024.
The University of Alberta installed Nizar Somji as its 23rd Chancellor during its Spring Convocation on 21 June 2024.
Inspiring leader Nizar Somji appointed as University of Alberta Chancellor
Inspiring leader Nizar Somji appointed as University of Alberta Chancellor
26 June 2024

The University of Alberta recently celebrated the appointment of Nizar Somji as its 23rd Chancellor during its Spring Convocation on 21 June 2024.

Twenty two flags fly at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon, representing each of the Ismaili Council jurisdictions worldwide.
Twenty two flags fly at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon, representing each of the Ismaili Council jurisdictions worldwide.
LIF members meet in Lisbon
LIF members meet in Lisbon
25 June 2024

This past weekend, the Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum (LIF) met at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon, Portugal, for the first time.

Ghadir Khumm

Video: Why is Ghadir Khumm Important?
23 June 2024

According to Shia belief, by declaring Hazrat Ali as Mawla after him, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) transferred his own spiritual authority bestowed upon him by Allah to Hazrat Ali, making him — and all the Imams that follow — the Amirul Mu’minin, or Master of the Believers.

An Arabic-script ambigram, where ‘Muhammad’ upside down is read as ‘Ali’ and vice versa.
An Arabic-script ambigram, where ‘Muhammad’ upside down is read as ‘Ali’ and vice versa.
Eid-e Ghadir
Eid-e Ghadir
23 June 2024

This week, Shia Muslims across the world observe Eid-e Ghadir, marking the anniversary of an important event in Muslim history. According to Shia belief, tradition, and interpretation of history, this occasion commemorates the pivotal gathering at Ghadir Khumm, when Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) — based on a divine command from Allah — designated Hazrat Ali as his successor and the first in the continuing line of hereditary Imams.

Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha
16 June 2024

This week, alongside our sisters and brothers in Islam, we commemorate Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. The occasion recalls the monotheistic ethos at the heart of the Abrahamic traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

PRAK in Pakistan

Video – The Ismaili Update: Pakistan
11 June 2024

Join host Erum Fatima for the latest episode of The Ismaili Update, coming to you from Pakistan, where Prince Rahim recently concluded a five-day visit. During his visit, Prince Rahim met with government, Jamati and institutional leaders, and visited AKDN projects in Gilgit-Baltistan. Pakistan’s President, Asif Ali Zardari, conferred the Nishan-i-Pakistan on Prince Rahim for his “untiring efforts to improving the quality of life of peoples in resource-constrained regions of Asia and Africa”.

Prince Rahim met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, at his official residence in Islamabad.
Prince Rahim met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, at his official residence in Islamabad.
Prince Rahim concludes visit to Pakistan
Prince Rahim concludes visit to Pakistan
9 June 2024

On the final day of his visit to Pakistan, Prince Rahim met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, at his official residence in Islamabad.

Prince Rahim poses for a photograph with the staff and leadership of HBL Microfinance Bank at the inauguration of the bank’s new Regional Headquarters for Gilgit-Baltistan.
Prince Rahim poses for a photograph with the staff and leadership of HBL Microfinance Bank at the inauguration of the bank’s new Regional Headquarters for Gilgit-Baltistan.
HBL Microfinance Bank inaugurates new regional HQ for Gilgit-Baltistan
HBL Microfinance Bank inaugurates new regional HQ for Gilgit-Baltistan
9 June 2024

HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) yesterday inaugurated a new headquarters for the Gilgit-Baltistan region in northern Pakistan. The ceremony was attended by Prince Rahim along with local government representatives and leaders of the Jamat and AKDN.

Prince Rahim visits AKDN projects in Hunza, Pakistan
Prince Rahim visits AKDN projects in Hunza, Pakistan
7 June 2024

Prince Rahim inaugurated a software technology park, launched the development of two solar power plants, and visited a restored fort and a hotel.

The President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari congratulates Prince Rahim after conferring on him the Nishan-i-Pakistan.
The President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari congratulates Prince Rahim after conferring on him the Nishan-i-Pakistan.
Prince Rahim awarded Pakistan’s highest civilian honour
Prince Rahim awarded Pakistan’s highest civilian honour
6 June 2024

The President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, today conferred the Nishan-i-Pakistan, the nation’s highest civilian award, on Prince Rahim. The award recognises individuals who have rendered services of the highest distinction to Pakistan, and was given at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President’s official residence in Islamabad.

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