Ismaili Centres Archive
The College Program on Islam (CPOI) is offering a new program in 2018 called the "On the Road." This year’s program is a 2-week road trip on Islamic History and diverse identities.
Diamond Jubilee Theme 3 – Celebrating Diversity: Understanding Ourselves and Others, Embracing Difference provided the Dhaka Jamat an opportunity to participate in two lively events that took place at the Social Hall of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre
Did you know that the Holy Qur’an says that human beings are entrusted with the care of Allah’s Creation?
The Diamond Jubilee Dialogue: "From Diversity to Pluralism: A Vital Value for Cosmopolitan Societies" with Dr Shiraz Kabani was webcast live at the Ismaili Centre, London on Friday 19 January 2018.
The Ismaili Leaders' International Forum (LIF) announced on Friday that, responding to the Government’s invitation, Mawlana Hazar Imam will visit India during the latter part of February 2018.
The Literature Centres at all Jamatkhanas are pleased to offer new modules in the Secondary Curriculum, covering the study of Islam in general, and the Shia Ismaili tradition in particular.
The Rays of Light exhibition was seen by 500 external guests and almost 8,000 members of the Jamat from the Southeast region.
Mawlana Hazar Imam departed the United Arab Emirates yesterday, concluding his four-day Diamond Jubilee visit. Leaders of the Jamat bade him farewell and thanked the Imam for his visit.
A synchronized figure skater exceeded all expectations when she brought home the gold in the 2017 Zagreb Snowflakes Trophy in Croatia.
The Jamat from across the Gulf gathered in Dubai as Mawlana Hazar Imam graced them with a Diamond Jubilee Darbar at Dubai World Central.
Financial inclusion is a key area of focus for the AKDN. The Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM), which manages several microfinance institutions across Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa, launched an initiative in 2016 to improve access to basic financial services for unbanked and underbanked communities through Digital Financial Services (DFS).
It would be easy to credit Khallil Mangalji’s success in the business world to his battle with cancer – to believe that the wake up call pushed him to pursue his goal. It would also be unfair given his unyielding pursuit of a successful business idea that began when he was much younger.
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture exhibit visited Chicago where Jessie White, the Illinois Secretary of State, delivered a keynote address.
On the third day of his Diamond Jubilee visit to the United Arab Emirates, Mawlana Hazar Imam travelled to Abu Dhabi where he met with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
On Monday, 22 January the Jamat gathered at DWC for the first official celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to the United Arab Emirates.
For Shehzad Noorani, being a photographer isn’t about creating something out of nothing, but rather capturing authentic and genuine moments: “I do not create. I simply observe what is already there and document it with total honesty, with as little influence as possible.”
Embracing diversity and pluralism requires humility. To genuinely say that diversity is a strength, and that it is through diversity that we progress, is to say that “I” alone do not have all the answers.
