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The Mayor of Sintra yesterday awarded the town’s Municipal Merit Medal to Prince Amyn, in recognition of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)’s many years of work to enhance the quality of life in the local area.
Last weekend, the Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum (LIF) met at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon, Portugal, for the first time.
The University of Alberta recently celebrated the appointment of Nizar Somji as its 23rd Chancellor during its Spring Convocation on 21 June 2024.
This past weekend, the Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum (LIF) met at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon, Portugal, for the first time.
Transformation of the Singapore River into a vibrant hub of sustainability, engaging families with zero-waste initiatives, eco-friendly activities, and community conversations led by volunteers to inspire a greener future.
According to Shia belief, by declaring Hazrat Ali as Mawla after him, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) transferred his own spiritual authority bestowed upon him by Allah to Hazrat Ali, making him — and all the Imams that follow — the Amirul Mu’minin, or Master of the Believers.
This week, Shia Muslims across the world observe Eid-e Ghadir, marking the anniversary of an important event in Muslim history. According to Shia belief, tradition, and interpretation of history, this occasion commemorates the pivotal gathering at Ghadir Khumm, when Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) — based on a divine command from Allah — designated Hazrat Ali as his successor and the first in the continuing line of hereditary Imams.
Interactive games like the Climate Fresk and Circular Economy Collage ignite a passion for environmental stewardship and empower participants of all ages to embrace sustainable practices.
Ismaili CIVIC and Henderson-Dawson Green Action for Communities launched a successful neighborhood composting drive, collecting over 152 kg of organic waste from 60 households to promote sustainable living and community engagement as part of Singapore's #GoGreenSG initiative.
This week, alongside our sisters and brothers in Islam, we commemorate Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. The occasion recalls the monotheistic ethos at the heart of the Abrahamic traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Join host Erum Fatima for the latest episode of The Ismaili Update, coming to you from Pakistan, where Prince Rahim recently concluded a five-day visit. During his visit, Prince Rahim met with government, Jamati and institutional leaders, and visited AKDN projects in Gilgit-Baltistan. Pakistan’s President, Asif Ali Zardari, conferred the Nishan-i-Pakistan on Prince Rahim for his “untiring efforts to improving the quality of life of peoples in resource-constrained regions of Asia and Africa”.
On the final day of his visit to Pakistan, Prince Rahim met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, at his official residence in Islamabad.