Diamond Jubilee News

Mawlana Hazar Imam is received by Mukhisaheb and Kamadiasaheb upon his arrival at Darkhana, Kampala.
Mawlana Hazar Imam is received by Mukhisaheb and Kamadiasaheb upon his arrival at Darkhana, Kampala.
Mawlana Hazar Imam graces Uganda Jamat with Darbar
Mawlana Hazar Imam graces Uganda Jamat with Darbar
9 October 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam met with the Ugandan Jamat on the historic occasion of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Uganda. 

His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation.

Aga Khan visits State House Entebbe

His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam visits State House Entebbe
8 October 2017

Upon arriving in Uganda, Mawlana Hazar Imam called on His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni at State House Entebbe. 

Mawlana Hazar Imam greets leaders of the Jamat upon his arrival for the Diamond Jubilee visit to Uganda.
Mawlana Hazar Imam greets leaders of the Jamat upon his arrival for the Diamond Jubilee visit to Uganda.
Mawlana Hazar Imam Arrives in Uganda
Mawlana Hazar Imam Arrives in Uganda
8 October 2017

8 October 2017 - Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Uganda this afternoon for his first Diamond Jubilee visit. 

His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni congratulates Mawlana Hazar Imam after awarding him The Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa.
His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni congratulates Mawlana Hazar Imam after awarding him The Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa.
Mawlana Hazar Imam presented with Uganda’s highest honour
Mawlana Hazar Imam presented with Uganda’s highest honour
8 October 2017

Earlier today, 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.

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Uganda

Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Uganda
7 October 2017

8 October 2017 - Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Uganda this afternoon for his first Diamond Jubilee visit. 

Official Representative of the Government of the Republic of Mozambique, Vice Minister of Education and Human Development, Professor Armindo Ngunga, delivers remarks to guests.
Official Representative of the Government of the Republic of Mozambique, Vice Minister of Education and Human Development, Professor Armindo Ngunga, delivers remarks to guests.
Celebrating progress in Mozambique
Celebrating progress in Mozambique
26 September 2017

A reception was hosted by the Aga Khan Development Network at the Polana Serena Hotel in Maputo, to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee year of Mawlana Hazar Imam.

First Diamond Jubilee visits confirmed
First Diamond Jubilee visits confirmed
24 September 2017

The Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum announced on Saturday that Mawlana Hazar Imam, at the invitation of the Governments of Uganda and Tanzania, has confirmed that he will visit both countries in early October. Details of the visits will be shared once confirmed.

Members of the Diplomatic Community in Bangladesh
Members of the Diplomatic Community in Bangladesh
AKDN celebrates Diamond Jubilee in Bangladesh
AKDN celebrates Diamond Jubilee in Bangladesh
26 July 2017

A special event was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam, a 60-year period during which the Imam has dedicated efforts to improving the quality of life around the world.

On 11 July 2017, leaders of the Jamat representing all Ismailis around the world visited Mawlana Hazar Imam at his residence in Aiglemont to mark the inauguration of his Diamond Jubilee.
On 11 July 2017, leaders of the Jamat representing all Ismailis around the world visited Mawlana Hazar Imam at his residence in Aiglemont to mark the inauguration of his Diamond Jubilee.
VIDEO: Jamat pays homage to Mawlana Hazar Imam at Aiglemont on his Diamond Jubilee
VIDEO: Jamat pays homage to Mawlana Hazar Imam at Aiglemont on his Diamond Jubilee
22 July 2017

On 11 July 2017, leaders of the Jamat representing all Ismailis around the world visited Mawlana Hazar Imam at his residence in Aiglemont to mark the inauguration of his Diamond Jubilee.

11 July 2017

On 11 July 2017, His Highness the Aga Khan commences his Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years as the Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. He is only the fifth Imam in the 1,400 year history of the Ismaili Imamat to reach this epic milestone. 

 

At the forecourt of the Imam's residence at Aiglemont, LIF Chairman Dr Mahmoud Eboo offers Diamond Jubilee Mubarak greetings to Mawlana Hazar Imam and his family on behalf of the Jamati leaders present and all Ismailis around the world.
At the forecourt of the Imam's residence at Aiglemont, LIF Chairman Dr Mahmoud Eboo offers Diamond Jubilee Mubarak greetings to Mawlana Hazar Imam and his family on behalf of the Jamati leaders present and all Ismailis around the world.
Mawlana Hazar Imam receives Jamat’s pledges and prayers on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee
Mawlana Hazar Imam receives Jamat’s pledges and prayers on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee
11 July 2017

Yesterday, Ismaili Muslims all over the world symbolically crossed the threshold of Aiglemont and joined in procession with hundreds of senior Jamati leaders, as they called on the residence of the Imam of the Time to offer homage on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee.

The Historic Jubilees of Aga Khan III

VIDEO: The Historic Jubilees of Aga Khan III
10 July 2017

As the commencement of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee approaches, we take a look back at the commemoration of the Jubilees of our 48th Imam, Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah.