Diamond Jubilee News

Mawlana Hazar Imam shares a light moment with the Jamat during the Diamond Jubilee Darbar in London.
Mawlana Hazar Imam shares a light moment with the Jamat during the Diamond Jubilee Darbar in London.
Mawlana Hazar Imam graces UK Jamat with Darbar
Mawlana Hazar Imam graces UK Jamat with Darbar
29 June 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam granted a Diamond Jubilee Darbar in London yesterday for the UK jurisdiction Jamat.

Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Prime Minister Theresa May at 10 Downing Street, the official residence and office of the British Prime Minister.
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Prime Minister Theresa May at 10 Downing Street, the official residence and office of the British Prime Minister.
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
27 June 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam met with Prime Minister Theresa May yesterday at 10 Downing Street, the official residence and office of the British Prime Minister, following a luncheon hosted by senior government officials.

 
Mawlana Hazar Imam and HRH The Prince of Wales unveil a plaque to commemorate the opening of the Aga Khan Centre on 26 June 2018.
Mawlana Hazar Imam and HRH The Prince of Wales unveil a plaque to commemorate the opening of the Aga Khan Centre on 26 June 2018.
Aga Khan Centre inaugurated in King’s Cross, London
Aga Khan Centre inaugurated in King’s Cross, London
26 June 2018

Earlier today, the Aga Khan Centre was opened by HRH the Prince of Wales in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam, at an inauguration ceremony to coincide with Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee visit to the UK. Mawlana Hazar Imam was joined by Prince Amyn, Princess Zahra, Prince Rahim, Princess Salwa, Prince Hussain, and Prince Aly Muhammad, for a momentous occasion in the history of the Ismaili Imamat and the global Jamat.

Mawlana Hazar Imam is welcomed to the United Kingdom on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations.
Mawlana Hazar Imam is welcomed to the United Kingdom on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations.
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in the UK
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in the UK
25 June 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in London today to commence his Diamond Jubilee visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of the government. 

Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation with Liakat Hasham, President of the Ismaili Council for the UK.
Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation with Liakat Hasham, President of the Ismaili Council for the UK.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in the United Kingdom
24 June 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in London on 25 June 2018 for his Diamond Jubilee visit to the United Kingdom. Upon his arrival, Mawlana Hazar Imam was received by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations, Liakat Hasham, President of the Ismaili Council for the UK, and other Jamati leaders. Following a military salute, the Royal Imperial Military Band played the Nashid al-Imamah and the British National Anthem.

Upon arriving to meet the Jamat, Mawlana Hazar Imam is welcomed by Ismaili Council for France President Shamir Samdjee.
Upon arriving to meet the Jamat, Mawlana Hazar Imam is welcomed by Ismaili Council for France President Shamir Samdjee.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to France
23 June 2018

The full film of Mawlana Hazar Imam's June 2018 visit to France is now available online. This 38-minute film recounts the preparations by the France Jamat, and the programme undertaken by Mawlana Hazar Imam during his visit.

Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat at the Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Paris.
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat at the Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Paris.
Mawlana Hazar Imam graces France Jamat with Darbar
Mawlana Hazar Imam graces France Jamat with Darbar
23 June 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam granted a Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Paris yesterday for the France jurisdiction Jamat.

23 June 2018

As we prepare for Mawlana Hazar Imam's arrival in the United Kingdom, we look back on previous visits which included Mawlana Hazar Imam meeting with the country's leaders, establishing new projects and institutions, and meeting with the Jamat. This photo gallery showcases some of his visits over the years.

Jahanara Mirzai was motivated to volunteer after her experience serving during the Golden Jubilee
Jahanara Mirzai was motivated to volunteer after her experience serving during the Golden Jubilee
Volunteering around the clock in the United Kingdom jurisdiction
Volunteering around the clock in the United Kingdom jurisdiction
22 June 2018

With Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee visit quickly approaching, thousands of volunteers are working all hours, preparing to host Jamats from Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and across the UK.

Volunteers line up to collect special-edition Mulaqat uniforms
Volunteers line up to collect special-edition Mulaqat uniforms
France jurisdiction Jamat prepares for Diamond Jubilee Mulaqat
France jurisdiction Jamat prepares for Diamond Jubilee Mulaqat
20 June 2018

As anticipation builds for the upcoming Diamond Jubilee Mulaqat with Mawlana Hazar Imam, the Jamats of France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Côte d’Ivoire have set up special programmes to prepare for and celebrate the auspicious occasion. 

Five things to see and do at the Jubilee Arts International Arts Festival
Five things to see and do at the Jubilee Arts International Arts Festival
20 June 2018

There is so much to see and do this July at the inaugural Jubilee Arts International Arts Festival (IAF). Start planning for your time in Lisbon by reading through these five suggestions.

Evening view of the Aga Khan Centre at King's Cross, London.
Evening view of the Aga Khan Centre at King's Cross, London.
Aga Khan Centre to be inaugurated during Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee visit to the UK
Aga Khan Centre to be inaugurated during Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee visit to the UK
17 June 2018

Next week, the Aga Khan Centre will be opened by HRH The Prince of Wales in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam. Situated at the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter, the Aga Khan Centre — home to the UK institutions founded by Mawlana Hazar Imam — will be a place for education, cultural exchange, and insight into Muslim civilisations.