Diamond Jubilee News

Mawlana Hazar Imam walks through the Jamat during the Darbar at Garamchashma, Lower Chitral
Mawlana Hazar Imam walks through the Jamat during the Darbar at Garamchashma, Lower Chitral
Hundreds of thousands gather for Diamond Jubilee Darbars in Northern Pakistan
Hundreds of thousands gather for Diamond Jubilee Darbars in Northern Pakistan
11 December 2017

Surrounded by the spectacular backdrops of the Hindu Kush and Karakorum mountain ranges — some of the highest in the world — Mawlana Hazar Imam graciously granted the Jamats of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral with Darbars on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan.

Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation with Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan
Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation with Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Gilgit
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Gilgit
10 December 2017

On 10 December, Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Gilgit in continuation of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan. 

10 December 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam granted the Jamats of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral with Darbars on 9 and 10 December on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan.

Mawlana Hazar Imam and President Mamnoon Hussain discussing matters of mutual interest at the Aiwan-e-Sadr
Mawlana Hazar Imam and President Mamnoon Hussain discussing matters of mutual interest at the Aiwan-e-Sadr
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with President of Pakistan
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with President of Pakistan
8 December 2017

On the first full day of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan, Mawlana Hazar Imam, accompanied by Princess Zahra, called on His Excellency President Mamnoon Hussain at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Pakistan’s Presidential Palace.

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Chitral
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Chitral
8 December 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Chitral earlier today, as part of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan.

Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with President of Pakistan
7 December 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam met with His Excellency President Mamnoon Hussain at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on 8 December 2017.

Prime Minister Abbasi presents a commemorative First Day Cover to Mawlana Hazar Imam on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee
Prime Minister Abbasi presents a commemorative First Day Cover to Mawlana Hazar Imam on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister
7 December 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam called on His Excellency Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the Prime Minister’s House, accompanied by Princess Zahra, as well as senior Imamat representatives.

Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister
7 December 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan His Excellency Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the Prime Minister’s House on 8 December 2017. The Prime Minister presented a special First Day Cover set of commemorative stamps celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam, and illustrating the contribution of AKDN agencies in the country.

Mawlana Hazar Imam in a light moment with children presenting bouquets.
Mawlana Hazar Imam in a light moment with children presenting bouquets.
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Pakistan
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Pakistan
6 December 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Pakistan Thursday evening for his Diamond Jubilee visit, accompanied by Princess Zahra.

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Pakistan

Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Pakistan
5 December 2017

Upon Hazar Imam's arrival at the Nur Khan Airbase in Islamabad, he was received by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Khawaja Asif, the Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, as well as the President of the Ismaili Council for Pakistan, Hafiz Sherali. Leaders of AKDN and Jamati Institutions in Pakistan were also present at the airport to receive Hazar Imam.

Prince Amyn visiting the Ethics in Action exhibition with Rahim Firozali, President of the Ismaili Council for Portugal and Nazim Ahmad, Representative of the Ismaili Imamat to the Portuguese Republic.
Prince Amyn visiting the Ethics in Action exhibition with Rahim Firozali, President of the Ismaili Council for Portugal and Nazim Ahmad, Representative of the Ismaili Imamat to the Portuguese Republic.
Ismaili Imamat reception hosted in Portugal
Ismaili Imamat reception hosted in Portugal
3 December 2017

Prince Amyn graced an Imamat Day reception on 23 November at the Ismaili Centre Lisbon, held to honour Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee.

Prince Rahim meets with current graduate students of the Institute of Ismaili Studies
Prince Rahim meets with current graduate students of the Institute of Ismaili Studies
The Institute of Ismaili Studies celebrates 40 years
The Institute of Ismaili Studies celebrates 40 years
23 November 2017

Prince Rahim was the guest of honour at a celebration hosted by The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) in London on 24 November 2017. The reception followed a commemorative lecture held at the Ismaili Centre London the previous evening. The events took place to mark 40 years since the establishment of the IIS in 1977.