Ismaili Centres Archive
Continuing its commemoration of 400 years of since the passing of William Shakespeare, the Ismaili Centre, London hosted a performance featuring the Earl of Gowrie, poet Raficq Abdulla and actress Alice Bonifacio on 17 September. The event was webcast live at TheIsmaili.org at 8:30 PM GMT (London time).
His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and Rémy Rioux, Director-General of the French Development Agency (AFD), today presided over the signing of a loan agreement for US$25 million to finance the construction of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo.
Commemorating 400 years of Shakespeare, Dr Farouk Topan, a well-known poet of Swahili literature, spoke on the topic of Shakespeare in Swahili literature on Friday, 16 September 2016.
Lisbon, 10 September 2016 — A graduation ceremony was held for 20 students who completed a photography workshop given by Fredric Roberts at the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon.
Aga Khan Museum Director and CEO Henry Kim will participate in an on-stage conversation with Matt Reed, CEO of the Aga Khan Foundation UK at the Ismaili Centre, London on Saturday, 3 September 2016. The event is being webcast at TheIsmaili.org/live starting soon after 4:30 PM GMT (London time).
Sugar Land, Texas, 27 August 2016 — The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center played host to TEDxSugarLand, a showcase of innovative Texans with powerful ideas. Over 175 ticket holders attended the TEDx conference in person, and many more live streamed the event from their homes.
The Closing Ceremony of the 2016 Jubilee Games took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 29 July 2016. Watch the full event here.
In a dazzling end to a memorable week, the Jubilee Games Closing Ceremony was a kaleidoscope of colour, dance, music, photos, and inspiring words. The athletes entered the hall together — no longer separated by country.
Paediatrician Dr Fatima Hashamali has spent over three decades serving communities in East Africa and Pakistan. For World Breastfeeding Week, she highlights three ways in which breastfeeding can boost a baby's immunity.
Toronto, 5 August 2016 — Ghalib Iqbal, former Ambassador of Pakistan to France, visited the Ismaili Centre and the Aga Khan Museum today. The President of the Ismaili Council for Ontario and senior executives from the Aga Khan Museum welcomed Ambassador Iqbal.
The final day of competition at the Jubilee Games lived up to the hype. Team Canada caught up to and overtook Team Pakistan in the medal standings, and everyone in attendance was treated to great matches.
Approximately 2 000 volunteers from the United Arab Emirates and abroad gathered in Dubai to make the 2016 Jubilee Games a reality. This video pays tribute to them.
Competition was intense at the 2016 Jubilee Games, but it was the spirit of Jamati unity that won out in the end. Watch as Ismailis from around the world render the familiar lyrics “Dream, believe and reach the the sky!” in several of the many languages spoken in their home countries.
Members of the Ismaili Volunteer Corps (IVC) support runners at the Brighton Marathon 2016.
Wednesday was semi-final day at the Jubilee Games. The matches were intense and the crowds were at their loudest.
The Closing Ceremony marks the official end of the 2016 Jubilee Games. Watch the live webcast of this event at TheIsmaili.org/live starting soon after 2:45 PM GST (Dubai time).
The Opening Ceremony on 23 July in Dubai marked the official start of the 2016 Jubilee Games. The 10 000-strong audience erupted in ovation over and over again, as thousands more around the world streamed it live at TheIsmaili.org.
The Jubilee Games has celebrated not only the excellence of athletes in the Jamat, but also the Ismaili community’s musical performers. Much of the excitement and unity of the Jubilee Games has been spread through world-class music.
Day 5 featured the men’s football quarter final between Canada and the United States, as well as action in Badminton, Basketball and Throwball.
Kids at the Jubilee Games have been picking up new football (soccer) skills at the FCBEscola football camp being held at the Jubilee Games.
