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A number of panels at the Ethics in Action exhibition highlight the work of the Aga Khan Development Network in various regions across the world.

A special gallery of nature photographs taken by Prince Hussain was today launched as part of the exhibitions for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Lisbon's renowned Parque das Nações will host the weeklong Diamond Jubilee Celebration.

Thousands of Ismailis from Jamats around the world have gathered in Lisbon, Portugal for the launch of an historic celebration, to mark the conclusion of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee. 

Pátio Mela will act as a central hub of the DJC, and provides a space to celebrate diversity, creativity, and community, to be open during the day and night. The space will be spread across indoor and outdoor areas. This video illustrates the atmosphere of creativity, diversity, and unity, that will be experienced in Pátio Mela.

By Shaheena Karim

After over 100 regional festivals and 20 national festivals, we are finally ready to welcome the global Jamat to our community's largest arts gathering to date. Reserve your tickets at jubilee.blueticket.pt and catch all of the amazing events we have in store. We await you in Lisboa, and look forward to celebrating as One Jamat.

Mashid-e-Shah, Isfahan, Iran, completed in 1629 in the Safavid period.

The Jubilee Arts Festivals, held in countries across the world and culminating in the International Arts Festival in Lisbon in the coming days, have engaged the creative talent of the global Jamat for the past year. This is the first undertaking of its kind, bringing together Ismailis from around the world to celebrate art, film, photography, dance, music, and other forms of artistic expression.

From Toronto to Tajikistan, and from Mumbai to Maputo, Ismailis from around the world are set to visit Portugal this July to celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee as one global Jamat. Let’s take a look back at the history of the Jamat in Portugal, and also look ahead to the important milestones that will take place in Portugal in the coming months and years.

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Have you reserved your tickets for the International Arts Festival? Seats are limited! Visit jubilee.blueticket.pt to reserve your tickets now.

The International Talent Showcase (ITS) is a celebration of some of the best performing arts talent from our Jamat around the world. In this video, you will get a glimpse into the talent that will take to the grand stage during ITS this summer.

In anticipation of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Lisbon this July, here are some fun facts about Portugal. Come back to visit this page often as we will continue to add fun facts about Portugal!

Volunteers line up to collect special-edition Mulaqat uniforms

As anticipation builds for the upcoming Diamond Jubilee Mulaqat with Mawlana Hazar Imam, the Jamats of France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Côte d’Ivoire have set up special programmes to prepare for and celebrate the auspicious occasion. 

There is so much to see and do this July at the inaugural Jubilee Arts International Arts Festival (IAF). Start planning for your time in Lisbon by reading through these five suggestions.

An afternoon performance of Sufi Voyage has been added to the Diamond Jubilee Celebration schedule, for which tickets are now available to purchase.

This July, Lisbon will play host to some of the finest musical and artistic talent representing a diversity of art forms and cultures from around the world.

The eTicketing Platform for the Diamond Jubilee Celebration – Lisboa 2018 is now open. From this centralised platform you can purchase tickets and reserve places for the various concerts, shows, events, and exhibitions taking place in Lisbon from 6-10 July 2018.

As part of the inaugural Jubilee Arts International Arts Festival, Lisbon will play host to the International Film Festival this July, presenting the diversity and talented work of filmmakers from around the world.

Members of the Canadian Jamat participate in a music video for the devotional song "Aaya Mawlana" written and composed by Zaheed Damani and Alya Bejaoui.

Lyrics and composition: Zaheed Damani and Alya Bejaoui

Jubilee Arts has uncovered some of the finest performing arts talent within the Jamat and is ready to host them on the global stage.

The inaugural Jubilee Arts International Arts Festival to be held in Lisbon this July will feature the International Talent Showcase, presenting musical renditions, dance pieces, and stage talent from across the world.

The exhibited artwork to be displayed in Lisbon has been selected from thousands of submissions through National Arts Festivals around the world.

The Diamond Jubilee Celebration - Lisboa 2018 will host the inaugural Jubilee Arts International Arts Festival this July. The International Art Gallery will feature art pieces from all over the world, and provides an opportunity for budding artists to get involved through workshops and panels.

Tickets are now on sale for the Jubilee Concert to be held on 5 July at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. The concert, which will mark the beginning of the week-long Diamond Jubilee Celebration, is called “Kings of Rhythm,” and will feature internationally-renowned artists Cheb Khaled and the dynamic duo of Vishal-Shekhar.