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Students presented pieces of their artwork to Prince Rahim and Prince Aly Muhammad as a token of gratitude for their visit.

Prince Rahim and Prince Aly Muhammad began a visit to India yesterday at the Aga Khan Hostel and Aga Khan Academy in Hyderabad, meeting staff and students to hear about their experiences.

Leen Yaghi, a 17-year-old Ismaili residing in France, had the honour to carry the Olympic Flame in the city of Auxerre.

Sports fans around the world are excited for the 2024 Olympic Games, which will open today in Paris, France. Members of the Jamat in France have been involved in the preparations, including Leen Yaghi, a 17-year-old Chess Champion, who had the honour of carrying the Olympic Flame.

Staying informed and critical is key to navigating today’s complex information landscape.

In today’s digital age, fake news can spread like wildfire. This makes it crucial to develop skills to identify and avoid misinformation. Here are some practical tips.

For Jameel Janjua, earthly adventures and delights were not interesting enough: he wanted to see our planet from beyond the atmosphere. 

GE Launch 2025

The Jamati Institutions and Global Encounters are delighted to inform the Jamat that the Global Encounters Festival 2025 will take place from 20 to 27 July next year, in Dubai, UAE.

On the occasion of Imamat Day, a delegation of Jamati leaders met with Mawlana Hazar Imam and submitted shukrana for 67 years of guidance, care, and protection of the global Jamat.

The basin dates back to the 18th century, and is engraved with depictions of animals, palmettes, and arabesques.

On the auspicious occasion of Imamat Day, our beloved Imam was humbly presented with a special gift on behalf of the Global Ismaili Jamat.

The Jamati Institutions and Global Encounters are delighted to inform the Jamat that the Global Encounters Festival 2025 will take place from 20 to 27 July next year, in Dubai, UAE.

Foremost among the principles of the Shia Ismaili Tariqah of Islam is the recognition of the Imam of the Time. Imamat Day is an occasion to reaffirm this principle, express gratitude to Mawlana Hazar Imam, and to reaffirm our spiritual allegiance to the Imam and our commitment to the ethics of the faith.

The Ismaili is pleased to present Roz-e Imamat, performed by music artists from Central Asia and the Middle East. The song’s lyrics express gratitude for the Jamat’s blessings and fortune on the occasion of Imamat Day.

As Instituições Jamati e o Global Encounters têm o prazer de informar o Jamat que o Global Encounters Festival 2025 terá lugar de 20 a 27 de julho do próximo ano (2025), no Dubai, Emirados Árabes Unidos.

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Check out this heartwarming short video featuring younger and older members of the Jamat as they share their favourite things about Imamat Day! Share this with your friends and family members to spread the love, wisdom, and joy on this special day. Imamat Day Mubarak!

The Amara quartet performing at the Imamat Day reception at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon.

Last week, special guests attended an Imamat Day reception at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon. They were treated to a special performance by the Aga Khan Master Musicians, renowned performers and composer-arrangers in collaboration with the Amara Quartet, an all-female ensemble known for their contemporary renditions of the Portuguese traditional Fado.

For Imamat Day, Professor Azim Nanji joins Sheizana Murji for an interview, “The Imamat in History,” that explores the nature of the Imam's authority in Shia Ismaili Islam and how the Imamat has impacted the global Jamat and wider society.

The Ismaili is pleased to present Fariyaad Sunn, written by Zulfiqar Ali Jessani and performed by Dr Karim Gillani. The video, directed by Alizain Mevawala, was filmed at the Aga Khan Garden near Edmonton, Canada.

The Ismaili is pleased to present Khushali Aayi Hai performed by Fitoor. The song’s lyrics express excitement and inspire a mood of gratitude for the occasion of Imamat Day.

The Ismaili is pleased to offer our eCard greeting service. For the occasion of Imamat Day, choose from our unique designs, add a personal message, and send your eCard to multiple contacts at a time. Visit the.ismaili/ecards to get started. 

L to R: Prince Hussain; Dr Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho, Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security; Prince Amyn; Dr Margarida Blasco, Minister of Interior Affairs; Nazim Ahmad, Diplomatic Representative of the Ismaili Imamat to Portugal.

Earlier today, Prince Amyn, Prince Hussain, and Princess Fareen attended an Imamat Day reception at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat, along with senior leaders of the Portuguese government, members of the diplomatic community, civil society, and Jamati and AKDN leaders.

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The Ismaili Center in Houston will be a space for reflection, inspiration and knowledge.

Prince Amyn visited Houston, Texas, last week for an Ismaili Center Houston Oversight Committee Meeting that included reviewing construction progress. Hear from the Center’s Design Team as they share updates on the project.