Ismaili Centres Archive
An outstanding Cycling Rally, part of the Diamond Jubilee Sports Festival, was held against the backdrop of the breathtaking scenery of Hunza, Pakistan
This year Global Encounters took forty-two young Ismailis from thirteen countries to Pakistan. From the shores of Karachi to the mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan, the participants immersed themselves in the culture of Pakistan and explored the institutional work being done on many levels. The experience helped them gain an improved understanding of pluralism, diversity and the breadth of the work being done by AKDN and Jamati institutions in Pakistan.
Shukurallah Baig from Hunza began work with Aga Khan Cultural Service, Pakistan (AKCSP) as a draught engineer. Over the years he has worked on iconic projects like Altit and Baltit Fort. Recently he oversaw the restoration of the Wazir Khan Chowk, a historical cultural space in the Walled City of Lahore. "It has been heartening to see attitudes change in old Lahore. Inhabitants have come to realise that it is not necessary to dismantle old buildings; it is possible to renovate them both internally and externally. People here in Lahore associate the Aga Khan Trust for Culture with high standards, pride and job opportunities."
The Diamond Jubilee Music Series aims to celebrate plurality through music and celebrate the work of Mawlana Hazar Imam. The inaugural Diamond Jubilee Music Series Concert at The Ismaili Centre, London, on 18 November 2017, presented The Ayoub Sisters.
"Did you know that the Imamat's work on education reaches 2 million students globally each year"
This Thanksgiving, Richmond I-CERV volunteers took part in the Thanksgiving Community Feast at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, where they greeted guests, served food, and distributed supplies to those in need.
Growing up in Hunza, Northern Pakistan, Shahzadi Khan and her family lived a comfortable life. Her father was a teacher at the Aga Khan School and earned an income sufficient to support his family, so Shahzadi went to boarding school, and she and her siblings focused only on their studies.
“Did you know 90% of a child’s development happens before age 5?”
Science has shown that the human brain starts developing before birth and continues into adulthood.
To mark the commencement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee on 11 July 2017, TheIsmaili Nutrition Centre is pleased to launch "Taste of Culture" - a celebration of our cultural diversity through the joy of food. Travel around the world with us, as we dish out food secrets from the locals themselves. From Dar-es-Salaam to Dallas, discover some of the most notable and mouth-watering local dishes that promise to make you a cultural connoisseur! Our next stop: ONTARIO, CANADA.
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Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk, recipient of both the Order of Canada and Order of British Columbia, headlined an evening lecture on November 9 at the Ismaili Centre Burnaby.
With the current political climate in North America, one rarely has to wait long before another instance of Islamophobia appears in the news. Despite this, many Canadians believe the issue doesn’t affect our country.
“What a parent does, not who they are” has the greatest impact on the academic success of their child - Professor Charles Desforges
Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for Pakistan held Camporal, an annual three-day residential jamboree for Scouts and Guides in Sost, Gojal
The Ismaili Council for Ishkoman Puniyal launched their Diamond Jubilee preparations with an inspirational Cleanliness Initiative, a unique event that saw a thousand members of the Jamat come together to clean and beautify their valley, demonstrating civic responsibilty and mindfulness of the environment.
This year, the Pakistan team won 16 medals, which included 5 Gold, 7 Silver and 6 Bronze medals at the Special Olympics. Three of those winning athletes are Ismailis, as is their coach Ms. Amina Parveen Barkatullah Baig. As part of our ongoing series on inspirational Ismailis, she shares the challenges and the experience of coaching for the Special Olympics.
Pakistan's Diamond Jubilee Sports Festival (DJSF) was launched memorable marathon in Ishkoman Puniyal, Pakistan - the first event in . Nearly 1400 competitors were cheered on by 8,000 spectators through the picturesque valleys of the region. Competitors, volunteers, leaders and sister communities from all four districts of Gilgit Baltistan joined in as everyone exhibited the true spirit of sportsmanship, chanting the slogans “Jeetain Gay Ek Saath” (United We Win) and “Pakistan Zindabad” (Pakistan Forever).
Prince Rahim was the guest of honour at a celebration hosted by The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) in London on 24 November 2017. The reception followed a commemorative lecture held at the Ismaili Centre London the previous evening. The events took place to mark 40 years since the establishment of the IIS in 1977.
