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Showcasing the diversity of the global Jamat
27 June 2008
The International Bazaar and Carnivale Ya Kenya took place at Stone City earlier in the week and is set to repeat on Saturday evening. The event showcases the history and cultural traditions of Jamats and the countries in which they live.
Video: International Bazaar and Carnivale Ya Kenya
27 June 2008
On the eve of the Opening Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Games, an International Bazaar and Carnivale Ya Kenya was held, showcasing the history and cultural traditions of Jamats and the countries in which they live.
Video: Opening Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Games
25 June 2008
Twelve hundred energised athletes paraded onto the grounds of the Aga Khan Sports Centre as 4000 spectators watched in eager anticipation. A new moment in Ismaili history was created – Jamat from around the world witnessed the Opening Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Games.
Video: Let the journey begin
24 June 2008
Ismailis from all over the world arrive in Kenya for the Golden Jubilee Games.
Road to the Games: UK athletes receive send-off ahead of the Golden Jubilee Games
21 June 2008
Ismaili athletes from the United Kingdom and other European countries were fêted at a send-off ahead of the Golden Jubilee Games. The dinner event, hosted by the Jamati leadership, provided the players with encouragement and inspiration to prepare them for their journey.
Road to the Games: The united colours of the France Jamat
20 June 2008
The Golden Jubilee Games in Kenya will provide a platform for Jamati athletes from France, Belgium, Switzerland and Ivory Coast to demonstrate their athletic talent and enthusiasm on a global stage.
Running a marathon with a global impact
9 June 2008
In April 2008, Zahira Virani ran the Flora London Marathon, pushing her limits while raising funds for development initiatives of the Aga Khan Foundation. Shaneen Makhani spoke with her to learn what motivated her, and how she managed to juggle her training with her family and work commitments.
Road to the Games: Pakistan’s josh trials at AKU draw wide participation
8 June 2008
The Pakistan Jamat participated in the josh trials for the Golden Jubilee Games at the Aga Khan University Sports and Rehabilitation Centre in Karachi, drawing more than 2 200 athletes from across the country.
Economic trends in Europe: Seeing risks as opportunities
5 June 2008
Uncertainty always signals a need for caution. But spectacular payoffs, writes Professor Alnoor Bhimani, can also accrue from the opportunities that are presented by uncertainty.
Congolese Jamat hosts a dinner in celebration of the Golden Jubilee
30 May 2008
As part of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, the Ismaili community in the Democratic Republic of Congo hosted a commemorative dinner in Kinshasa. The dinner was attended by Jamati leaders, key policy makers and government officials, and provided a forum to exhibit the work of the Ismaili Imamat in the country.
Lifelong learning: A priority for the European Jamat
27 May 2008
The ability to adapt and continue learning is an essential skill in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing world. The Ismaili Council for the European Union has launched a programme which aims to turn learning into a continuous and natural process in the life of every Ismaili in Europe.
