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AKU embarks on new journey in the Pearl of Africa
26 April 2023
Princess Zahra attended a commencement ceremony for the Aga Khan University’s Kampala campus today — marking the start of an exciting new chapter in its history, as the University establishes a long-term future in Uganda.
Video: The Ismaili Update - East Africa Episode 3
26 April 2023
Join us from the Pearl of Africa for Episode 3 of The Ismaili Update: East Africa. Host Mohsina Pirani takes us behind-the-scenes ahead of tomorrow’s commencement ceremony for the upcoming Aga Khan University campus in Kampala, Uganda.
Ultra-modern Aga Khan Polyclinic opens in Stone Town
25 April 2023
Zanzibar is renowned for its fragrant spices, turquoise waters, and vibrant culture, but is perhaps most famous for its iconic doorways. At a special event attended by Princess Zahra today, doors opened to the Aga Khan Polyclinic, Zanzibar, a big step forward for healthcare provision on the island.
Video: The Ismaili Update - East Africa Episode 2
24 April 2023
Episode 2 of The Ismaili Update includes exclusive coverage of the inauguration of the Aga Khan Polyclinic in Stone Town Zanzibar. Features scenes include the opening ceremony of the ultra-modern health clinic along with speeches from Princess Zahra and First Lady of Zanzibar, Her Excellency Mariam Mwinyi.
Video: The Ismaili Update - East Africa Episode 1
23 April 2023
Join us from the beautiful island of Zanzibar, ahead of the special event tomorrow to inaugurate the Aga Khan Polyclinic. In this episode, host Shamya Jaffer walks through the narrow streets of Stone Town with Dr Farouk Topan, who shares the story of the city’s Old Dispensary and recounts the history of the Jamat in this part of the world.
Book launch: The Fatimids: 2. The Rule from Egypt
23 April 2023
Whether you are a student of Islamic history, a lover of art and culture, or simply curious about the remarkable Fatimid period, the latest IIS book launch is not to be missed.
How can we fulfil our responsibility to care for the planet?
21 April 2023
Through the millennia of human existence, the Earth’s climate has shifted gradually from ice ages to warm periods due to natural cycles. So why are we so concerned about the changing climate now?
Behind the Lens of 'Cry from the Mountains': A Q&A with the Director
21 April 2023
Last May, record temperatures provoked a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in northern Pakistan, sweeping away bridges and villages in the valley below the Shishper glacier. Higher up the mountains, the semi-nomadic Wakhi were leading their yaks to summer pastures. Their traditional lifestyle has been heavily impacted by climate change. Season 2, Episode 9 of Voices from the Roof of the World, entitled “Cry from the Mountains” explores GLOFs and their effects in northern Pakistan.
Music video: Allah Hu
12 April 2023
On the occasion of Laylat al-Qadr, The Ismaili is pleased to present a rendition of the Hamd Allah Hu, performed by Fitoor. Originally popularised by Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi, this devotional composition in Arabic and Urdu expresses reverence and admiration for Allah and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family).
Laylat al-Qadr
12 April 2023
Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Power, commemorates one of the most significant events in the history of Islam. It is the night when Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) received the first revelation from Allah.
Eid al-Fitr
9 April 2023
Muslims around the world look forward to Eid al-Fitr as an occasion of peace, happiness, joy and festivity. It is a day for special prayers and the extension of forgiveness and generosity.
In Conversation with Dr Gijs Walraven, Director for Health at AKDN
5 April 2023
In an exclusive interview with The Ismaili TV, Dr Gijs Walraven, AKDN’s Director for Health, recounts the history of the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) and explains how its principles are put into practice.
