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Prince Rahim attended the 18th edition of the Al Burda Award ceremony, an esteemed celebration of Islamic art and culture hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Culture yesterday. Prince Rahim’s presence highlighted the Aga Khan Development Network’s (AKDN) shared commitment with the UAE to fostering cultural dialogue and advancing pluralism through the arts.
In August 1994, Mawlana Hazar Imam shared some happy news with the Jamat. During a darbar in London, UK, he explained that his eldest child, Princess Zahra, had graduated from university, and would join him to work by his side.
On 13 December 2024, Ismailis around the world will celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 88th birthday — an occasion to reflect on the unique spiritual bond that links each murid to the Imam-of-the-Time.
The Ismaili is pleased to present Rangeen Mubarak, a festive composition produced for the occasion of Salgirah. The song’s lyrics reflect on the grace, guidance, and beauty found in devotion to one’s spiritual guide, which brightens both the physical and spiritual realms.
The Ismaili is pleased to present “Shukranlillah Walhamdulillah,” a devotional expression to commemorate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 88th birthday. Filmed at the Ismaili Centre Vancouver, the music video brings together 88 young vocalists from the British Columbia Jamat to celebrate Salgirah.
On 13 December 2024, the global Jamat will celebrate the 88th birthday of our present living Imam, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan. The celebration of Hazar Imam's birthday is an occasion for Ismailis to reflect on the unique spiritual bond that links each murid to Hazar Imam. It also affords the Jamat an opportunity to express its love, loyalty, and devotion to the Imamat, which binds the Ismaili community together as one.
The Ismaili website—the first official digital platform for the Jamat—was launched in 2007 during Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Golden Jubilee. Over the past 17 years, our digital offering has grown to become a large multimedia and multifunction platform, with accompanying social media channels and much more. Learn all about our new look and logo in this short video.
The Ismaili digital team is excited to launch a brand new website for the global Jamat, along with a specially designed, all-new visual identity.
At the first prize-giving ceremony of the Aga Khan Music Awards in 2019, Mawlana Hazar Imam spoke about the importance of musical traditions in the Muslim world.
The Ismaili Sounds is pleased to present, "Tera Shukriya," a song expressing heartfelt gratitude to our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam for his tireless efforts and work to uplift the global Jamat and society at large.
Episodes 5 and 6 of Muslim Footprints are about The Ismailis, featuring Dr Farhad Daftary, Director Emeritus of the Institute of Ismaili Studies.
Nine Emmy Awards, Murrow Awards and an all around successful career, Farrah Fazal has developed a highly decorated repertoire. However, at the core of it all, lies her exceptional talent of advocating for the voiceless and delivering their authentic stories to the rest of the world.
Major Abdulla Jaffer Lakhpati was one of the founding members of the uniformed Ismaili Volunteers when it was established in 1919. A dedicated murid—and a talented artist and poet—he was an inspiring example of the committed service offered by volunteers to the Jamat, the Imamat, and to wider society in the 20th century.
With excitement and anticipation, the Faanoos will today begin its journey around the world in the lead up to the 2025 Global Encounters Festival.
This end-of-month edition of The Ismaili Update features the top stories from the month of November. Join hosts Sitara and Farida for highlights from the Earthshot Prize, Paris Peace Forum, COP29 and more!
The Global Encounters Festival 2025 is launching GE Challenges—a unique set of opportunities for the Global Jamat to come together and make meaningful lifestyle changes.
Prince Rahim attended the 10th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) this week, alongside heads of state, government officials, religious leaders and civil society representatives.
What began as an interest in journalism eventually shifted from laptops and keypads to a video camera. Amil Shivji, based in Tanzania, shares the journey that led to him being a filmmaker.
The Holy Qur'an has been a source of inspiration for Shia Muslims through the ages, proffering religious direction and ethical principles. Alongside the teachings of the Imams, it serves as a source of wisdom, spiritual growth, and social justice.
From the start of her career Anisa never followed a typical trajectory. Though she graduated from Canada’s National Ballet School, she took many by surprise by pivoting to a different path. Since then, Anisa has worn many hats in the artistic world.
