Ismaili Centres Archive
The commemoration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Golden Jubilee was a unique and momentous occasion for Ismailis around the world. In North America, Australia, and New Zealand, the planning for the celebrations began over a year ago by thousands of volunteers as they prepared to host the Jamat in 19 different cities. The multitude of activities from conceptualization of the commemoration to the execution of the epochal event were performed entirely by volunteers who on this day, gave with their tan, man, and dhan (material, spiritual and financial resources.)
Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Golden Jubilee visits commenced with East Africa in August 2007. In Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, he met with the Jamat and with government and civic leaders. Mawlana Hazar Imam also announced a number of significant new AKDN initiatives.
Golden Jubilee
Commencing with an Inaugural Ceremony held at Aiglemont on 11 July 2007, the Ismaili Muslim community around the world commemorated the Golden Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam.
Video of the Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, Dubai.
The title of Aga Khan was first granted to Aga Hassanaly Shah, the 46th Ismaili Imam, by the Shah of Persia, in the 1830s. The title of His Highness was granted by Her Majesty the Queen of England (1957) and His Royal Highness was granted by His Imperial Majesty the Shah of Iran (1959).
Today, Salim and Sulaiman Merchant are among India's most respected composers, having scored more than 100 films including Kurbaan, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Fashion, Band Baaja Baaraat, Aaja Nachle, and Heroine. They have also scored around 20 TV shows and composed several records incorporating cinematic, folk, electronica and sufi influences to their music. They've composed for musicals such as 'Merchants of Bollywood' and 'Beyond Bollywood'. Their latest & much awaited Hollywood film 'Sold' is already gaining a lot of appreciation at various film festivals.
The duo have enthralled audiences across the world with their live concerts including performing at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2010. Their songs have been very inspirational especially their sports anthem 'Chak De India'. They have really redefined the music scene in India.
Salim and Sulaiman have been part of several TV reality shows as celebrity judges including the very popular Indian Idol. They've got the Best Music award for the film 'Fashion' at New York's Syracuse International Film Festival, Filmfare, Zee Cine, IIFA, Screen & several other awards. They were also nominated for a daytime Emmy Award for composing 'Save the Tiger - Wonder Pets' and continue to spread their love all over the world including their latest collaboration with Lady Gaga - Born This Way and Enrique Iglesias - I'm a Freak. They created an incredible episode for Coke Studio @ MTV Season 3 which really touched a lot of people and created a unique sound blending traditional folk with 'the Now'. The songs they created got them closer to their own roots. Last year they redefined some of their greatest hits on MTV Unplugged Season 4.
Beginning in the 1970s, Portuguese Ismailis created places of gathering for cultural and social purposes in major cities and towns where they settled. They also found office space for the establishment of philanthropic organisations that they sponsored. As they developed and expanded, these organisations involved increasing numbers of institutional partners and the wider Portuguese public.
The design brief called for a centre which would draw upon traditional design approaches from Muslim civilizations yet avoid transplanting any idiom particular to a specific locale in its entirety. Significant emphasis was placed upon technological innovation and on construction that would be appropriate to the area. The architects' response was influenced by the morphology of traditional spatial arrangements, by the notion of Islamic gardens and by the patterns in architecture that have served different Muslim societies.
Two concerts set to dazzle Lisbon, featuring internationally acclaimed artists as never seen before, in a celebration of music this July.
The Aga Khan Conciliation and Arbitration Board for Kenya ("NCAB Kenya"), based in Nairobi, is comprised of 9 volunteer mediators.
The Aga Khan Conciliation and Arbitration Board for the United Kingdom ("NCAB UK") is comprised of 11 volunteer mediators based throughout the UK (London, Birmingham and Manchester), Germany and Sweden.
The Aga Khan Conciliation and Arbitration Board for Portugal ("CAB Portugal") is comprised of 7 volunteer mediators based in Portugal and Angola.
The Aga Khan Conciliation and Arbitration Board for Australia and New Zealand ("CAB ANZ") is comprised of 5 volunteer mediators.
The Aga Khan Conciliation and Arbitration Board for India ("CAB India") is comprised of 59 volunteer mediators serving on a national board and six regional boards.
The Aga Khan Conciliation and Arbitration Board for Tanzania ("CAB Tanzania") is comprised of 14 volunteer mediators, including 3 co-opted mediators.
