Notícias da comunidade

Eshan Lakhani started playing professional-level drums at six years of age.
Eshan Lakhani started playing professional-level drums at six years of age.
From Melbourne to the main stage
From Melbourne to the main stage
28 January 2024

Meet Eshan Lakhani, a young, passionate musician from Australia who turned the mundane beat of pots and pans into a symphony of inspiration.

2023: A record-breaking year
2023: A record-breaking year
29 December 2023

The World Health Organization earlier this year declared the end of the covid-19 health emergency. Given the pandemic’s impact on each of our lives, one might think this would have been the standout story of 2023. As it turned out, this news came and went while other stories occupied our attention this year.

Members of the Jamat were active participants at the UN Climate Conference this year. L to R: Qahir Dhanani; Alida Saleh; Al-Karim Govindji.
Members of the Jamat were active participants at the UN Climate Conference this year. L to R: Qahir Dhanani; Alida Saleh; Al-Karim Govindji.
Ismailis engage in climate action at COP28
Ismailis engage in climate action at COP28
22 December 2023

In the bustling city of Dubai, host city of this year's UN Climate Conference (COP28), a confluence of minds and ideas gathered to pave the way toward a more sustainable future. Among the diverse group of delegates, advocates, and stakeholders, members of the Jamat were active participants in helping to make progress in the field of climate action.

Prince Rahim and His Holiness Pope Francis in Lisbon, during the Pope’s visit to mark World Youth Day.
Prince Rahim and His Holiness Pope Francis in Lisbon, during the Pope’s visit to mark World Youth Day.
Prince Rahim and His Holiness Pope Francis meet in Portugal
Prince Rahim and His Holiness Pope Francis meet in Portugal
4 August 2023

Prince Rahim yesterday met His Holiness Pope Francis in Lisbon, during the Pope’s visit to mark World Youth Day, a week-long religious and cultural event established by the Catholic Church to bring together young people from around the world.

Em português

The Ismaili Centre Lisbon has served as a base for more than 150 volunteers from Poland, France, São Tomé and Príncipe, and elsewhere.
The Ismaili Centre Lisbon has served as a base for more than 150 volunteers from Poland, France, São Tomé and Príncipe, and elsewhere.
Jamat welcomes volunteers and pilgrims to Lisbon for World Youth Day
Jamat welcomes volunteers and pilgrims to Lisbon for World Youth Day
2 August 2023

A series of exciting initiatives unfolded across Lisbon this week to coincide with World Youth Day (WYD), a global gathering for young Catholics to connect and engage in spiritual growth. In the spirit of pluralism and unity, the Ismaili community stepped forward to open its doors and join in the celebration of faith.

Em português

President of the Ismaili Council for Portugal, Yasmin Bhudarally, welcomes President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to the Ismaili Centre Lisbon.
President of the Ismaili Council for Portugal, Yasmin Bhudarally, welcomes President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to the Ismaili Centre Lisbon.
Centro Ismaili: 25 years of a Lisbon landmark
Centro Ismaili: 25 years of a Lisbon landmark
12 July 2023

The Ismaili Centre Lisbon hosted a special celebration this evening to mark a quarter-century since its inauguration. Members of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s family and President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa were present to mark this milestone moment for the Jamat in Portugal.

Em Português

Live stream: 25 years of the Ismaili Centre Lisbon
Live stream: 25 years of the Ismaili Centre Lisbon
11 July 2023

Join us live from Lisbon on Thurday 13 July for a unique event to celebrate 25 years of the Centro Ismaili! Members of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s family and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will be present to commemorate this milestone moment in the Portuguese Jamat’s history. The event is expected to begin at 6:15 PM local time and will be streamed live on The Ismaili TV.

Live stream: 25 anos do Centro Ismaili Lisboa
Live stream: 25 anos do Centro Ismaili Lisboa
11 July 2023

Juntem-se a nós em direto de Lisboa na quinta-feira, 13 de julho, para um evento único de celebração dos 25 anos do Centro Ismaili! Membros da família de Mawlana Hazar Imam e o Presidente da República Portuguesa, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, estarão presentes para comemorar este momento marcante na história do Jamat português. O evento está previsto começar às 18:15, hora local, e será transmitido em direto pela The Ismaili TV.

English

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Alberta Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani and Ismaili Council for the Prairies President Fauzia Lalani-Khudabux.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Alberta Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani and Ismaili Council for the Prairies President Fauzia Lalani-Khudabux.
Canadian Prime Minister energises crowds at Stampede Breakfast in Calgary
Canadian Prime Minister energises crowds at Stampede Breakfast in Calgary
8 July 2023

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the 26th Annual Ismaili Muslim Stampede Breakfast in Calgary yesterday alongside senior representatives of the federal, provincial and municipal governments, as well as civil society, business and other community leaders.

Ali-Zia Kerawala lives in Houston and is currently in a Master’s Program for Clinical Mental Health Counselling pursuing certification as a Licensed Professional Counsellor.
Ali-Zia Kerawala lives in Houston and is currently in a Master’s Program for Clinical Mental Health Counselling pursuing certification as a Licensed Professional Counsellor.
Disability to dynamism
Disability to dynamism
27 June 2023

I’ll never forget the feeling of the sand beneath my feet as I walked along the beach, watching the tide come in. I’ll never forget the sound of 120 people wincing audibly as I dislocated my elbow at a middle school wrestling meet. Most of all, I’ll never forget the way the entire world and all its problems melted away as I sped down a hill on my longboard.

This rendering of the Aga Hall Estate project depicts a planned charbagh garden.
This rendering of the Aga Hall Estate project depicts a planned charbagh garden.
Aga Hall Estate laying the foundation for a greener future
Aga Hall Estate laying the foundation for a greener future
23 June 2023

The summer of 2023 in India is turning out to be the one of the hottest, with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius. The threat of such heat waves and the broader risks of climate change are making green buildings a growing area of interest for the real estate sector.

Ronil Shivji from Calgary is passionate about giving back through blood and plasma donation. He has donated plasma over 500 times and continues to make plasma donations regularly.
Ronil Shivji from Calgary is passionate about giving back through blood and plasma donation. He has donated plasma over 500 times and continues to make plasma donations regularly.
World Blood Donor Day: Inspiring tales of service and survival
World Blood Donor Day: Inspiring tales of service and survival
14 June 2023

World Blood Donor Day is an occasion dedicated to raising awareness about the critical need for safe blood and blood products. These inspiring tales of service and survival highlight the profound impact that a simple act of donating blood can have on individuals facing life-threatening conditions. From Salim Amlani's journey with thalassemia, where the support of dedicated donors ensured his survival, to Munira Premji's courageous battle against multiple cancers, made possible by timely blood transfusions, and Ronil Shivji's commitment to donating plasma, these stories serve as a testament to the power of compassion and the vital importance of blood donation.

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