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Across cities in parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe, a green revolution is sprouting—one that promises hope for the natural environment and local communities. This Earth Day, let’s take a look at microforests, and their potential to transform urban centres.

Eid al-Fitr is a festival in which we express gratitude for the blessings in our lives, extend our compassion and generosity to others, and celebrate with our families and communities. Watch this clip to learn about the festival that marks the end of the month of Ramadan. Also available in Arabic, French, Farsi, Gujarati, Portuguese, Tajik, and Urdu.

The Ismaili presents a rendition of Lab pe aati hai Du’a, performed by ZIKR band. The prayer, in the form of verse, was originally written by the philosopher-poet Muhammad Iqbal in 1902.

Bringing a child into the world is a formative experience for every mother, and many factors determine the wellbeing of both mother and baby. In vulnerable societies like Syria, however, child-bearing women face a host of problems, from unreliable information about pregnancy to a lack of suitable healthcare settings. The Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) in Syria has been expanding its presence in the country to help overcome such challenges.

The Aga Khan Master Musicians (AKMM) delivered a stunning performance on 23 March to conclude the Madeira Music Festival at the Congress Centre in Funchal, Portugal. The concert generated significant enthusiasm in Madeira, resulting in a sold-out venue and the presence of the island’s highest authorities, alongside AKMM’s patrons Prince Amyn and Prince Aly Muhammad.