Tajik Ismaili Community Celebrated the 65th Anniversary of Imamat Day

Every year on July 11 a special atmosphere reigns at the Ismaili Centre Dushanbe, as many community members, musicians, artists, and volunteers among many other participants meet together to celebrate their commitment to the ethics of the faith. 

Samo music band performs at the Ismaili Centre Dushanbe

Samo music band performs at the Ismaili Centre Dushanbe
Samo music band performs at the Ismaili Centre Dushanbe

For many this day is a symbol of love, faith, and an opportunity to celebrate the unique spiritual bond that links each murid to the Imam-of-the-Time.

A little kid enjoying the musical performance at the Imamat Day event

A little kid enjoying the musical performance at the Imamat Day event
A little kid enjoying the musical performance at the Imamat Day event

This year’s event was the biggest Imamat Day celebration after the pandemic, which included both cultural and educational part.

A participant browsing through the handicraft’s exhibition during the event at the Ismaili Centre Dushanbe

A participant browsing through the handicraft’s exhibition during the event at the Ismaili Centre Dushanbe
A participant browsing through the handicraft’s exhibition during the event at the Ismaili Centre Dushanbe

The harmonious traditional music of some of the notable Tajik artists, such as Samo band and Aknazar and Chorshanbe Alovatovs let every participant dive into a spiritual life, expressing love, loyalty, and devotion to the Hazar Imam.

The event participants enjoy the cultural programme at the Ismaili Centre Dushanbe

The event participants enjoy the cultural programme at the Ismaili Centre Dushanbe
The event participants enjoy the cultural programme at the Ismaili Centre Dushanbe

Through the devotional songs and music, the performers expressed the divine love and spiritual bond with Hazar Imam, that the jamaat has deeply cherished for centuries.

Aknazar Alovatov is performing at the Imamat Day event

Aknazar Alovatov is performing at the Imamat Day event
Aknazar Alovatov is performing at the Imamat Day event

The event, which also included an exhibition of books, handicrafts, paintings and drawings was attended by AKDN leadership and National Council’s President Muzaffar Jorubov as well as community leaders, who emphasized the importance of cooperation between AKDN institutions and the Tajik government in the fields of economy, education and health.

National Council’s President Muzaffar Jorubov welcomes AKDN Resident Representative to Tajikistan Qozidavlat Qoimdodov

National Council’s President Muzaffar Jorubov welcomes AKDN Resident Representative to Tajikistan Qozidavlat Qoimdodov
National Council’s President Muzaffar Jorubov welcomes AKDN Resident Representative to Tajikistan Qozidavlat Qoimdodov

"It is a great honor for us – the Ismailis of Tajikistan - to live in the land of our ancestors side by side with our compatriots for centuries in an atmosphere of friendship and solidarity. We need to protect this ancient tradition for the peace and prosperity of our country and the unity and integrity of the nation. These values are both our civic duty and faith responsibilities,” – concluded President Muzaffar Jorubov.

National Council’s President Muzaffar Jorubov speaks at the event

National Council’s President Muzaffar Jorubov delivers closing remarks at the event
National Council’s President Muzaffar Jorubov delivers opening remarks at the event