Diamond Jubilee News

Artefacts on display at the Ethics in Action exhibition
Artefacts on display at the Ethics in Action exhibition
Ethics in Action Exhibition showcases AKDN impact
Ethics in Action Exhibition showcases AKDN impact
4 November 2017

Ethics in Action: The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) held inaugural launch events in Islamabad and Karachi, Pakistan. Taking the form of an interactive exhibition, Ethics in Action provides a glimpse into the human dimension of the Ismaili Imamat’s efforts to improve quality of life.

Ismaili artists worldwide will showcase talents through Jubilee Arts
Ismaili artists worldwide will showcase talents through Jubilee Arts
28 October 2017
Jubilee Arts is a new international programme to be established during the Diamond Jubilee year to celebrate the Jamat’s vast artistic skills and cultural traditions.
Ismaili Centre Toronto
Ismaili Centre Toronto
Mawlana Hazar Imam to meet with Jamats of Eastern Canada
Mawlana Hazar Imam to meet with Jamats of Eastern Canada
28 October 2017

The Leaders’ International Forum (LIF) announced Friday that Mawlana Hazar Imam will visit Canada in November this year. In addition to presiding over the inaugural Global Centre for Pluralism (GCP) Award ceremony in Ottawa and attending meetings of the GCP Board, Mawlana Hazar Imam will meet with Eastern Canada Jamats in the jurisdictions of the Councils of Ontario, Ottawa, Quebec, and Maritime Provinces.

Salim and Sulaiman Merchant perform on stage at the Jubilee Concert in Houston
Salim and Sulaiman Merchant perform on stage at the Jubilee Concert in Houston
Jubilee Concerts: Bringing communities together
Jubilee Concerts: Bringing communities together
21 October 2017

Jubilee Concerts debuted its first performances in 7 cities across the United States, with upcoming events planned in Europe and Asia. International recording artists Salim and Sulaiman Merchant were accompanied on the US tour by award winning performers Sukriti Kakkar and Vipul Mehta, along with a 16-member band.

Mawlana Hazar Imam is greeted by Tanzania's Defence Minister Hon. Hussein Mwinyi upon his arrival at Julius Nyerere Airport before departing Tanzania.
Mawlana Hazar Imam is greeted by Tanzania's Defence Minister Hon. Hussein Mwinyi upon his arrival at Julius Nyerere Airport before departing Tanzania.
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Tanzania
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Tanzania
13 October 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam departed from Tanzania on 12 October after completing his second Diamond Jubilee visit.

Mawlana Hazar Imam is received by Mukhisaheb and Kamadiasaheb, upon his arrival at the Aga Khan Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam.
Mawlana Hazar Imam is received by Mukhisaheb and Kamadiasaheb, upon his arrival at the Aga Khan Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam.
Mawlana Hazar Imam grants Darbar to Jamat in Tanzania
Mawlana Hazar Imam grants Darbar to Jamat in Tanzania
12 October 2017

The Tanzanian Jamat gathered in Dar es Salaam on 12 October for the historic occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee Darbar.

Mawlana Hazar Imam bids his final farewells before departing from Uganda after his Diamond Jubilee visit.
Mawlana Hazar Imam bids his final farewells before departing from Uganda after his Diamond Jubilee visit.
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Uganda
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Uganda
11 October 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam departed from Uganda today to continue his Diamond Jubilee visit to Tanzania.

Mawlana Hazar Imam greets Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Mr. Paul Makonda at Julius Nyerere Airport.
Mawlana Hazar Imam greets Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Mr. Paul Makonda at Julius Nyerere Airport.
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Tanzania
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Tanzania
11 October 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Tanzania this morning continuing his visit to East Africa in commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee year.

Mawlana Hazar Imam greeted upon his arrival by Junior Volunteers in the Ismaili Volunteers Corps from Tanzania.

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Tanzania

Mawlana Hazar Imam greeted upon his arrival by Junior Volunteers in the Ismaili Volunteers Corps from Tanzania.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Tanzania
10 October 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Tanzania for his second Diamond Jubilee visit. 

Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to East Africa
10 October 2017

If you missed the showings in Jamatkhana, the film of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee visit to East Africa is now available online. This 33-minute film recounts the preparations by the East African Jamat, and the programme undertaken by Mawlana Hazar Imam during his visit.

The Dharkhana Kampala, decorated in preparation for Mawlana Hazar Imam's visit to Uganda.
The Dharkhana Kampala, decorated in preparation for Mawlana Hazar Imam's visit to Uganda.
Diamond Jubilee Darbar to be held at Darkhana Kampala
Diamond Jubilee Darbar to be held at Darkhana Kampala
10 October 2017

Today, 10 October 2017, Mawlana Hazar Imam is expected to grace the Jamat in Uganda with the first Darbar of his Diamond Jubilee year, at the historic location of the Kampala Darkhana.

Mawlana Hazar Imam delivers remarks after being awarded The Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa.
Mawlana Hazar Imam delivers remarks after being awarded The Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam Presented With Uganda’s Highest Honour
9 October 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam was conferred with the Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa by His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni, as part of Uganda’s 55th Independence Day celebration