Imamat News
Mawlana Hazar Imam grants Darbar before departing Kenya
14 April 2018
In a moment that was uniquely historic for the entire Jamat, Mawlana Hazar Imam granted a Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Nairobi, Kenya on the very same grounds where the Imam had been installed during his Takht Nashini in 1957 when he acceded to the Imamat. This was also the same site where Mawlana Hazar Imam celebrated both his Silver and Golden Jubilees.
President Kenyatta welcomes Mawlana Hazar Imam at State House
13 April 2018
His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta today welcomed Mawlana Hazar Imam at the State House in Nairobi on the second day of Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee visit to Kenya.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to Kenya
12 April 2018
The film of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to Kenya is now available online. This 37-minute film recounts the history of the Ismaili community in East Africa, preparations by the Jamat, and the programme undertaken by Hazar Imam during his visit to the country in April 2018. The visit brought together Jamats from the jurisdictions of Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Republic of Malagasy.
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Kenya
12 April 2018
Mawlana Hazar Imam today arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi for his Diamond Jubilee visit to Kenya.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Kenya
11 April 2018
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Nairobi, Kenya on 12 April to commence his Diamond Jubilee visit.
Prince Amyn attends The World of the Fatimids exhibition opening at the Aga Khan Museum
10 April 2018
The World of the Fatimids, the newest exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum, launched on 12 March in Toronto. Prince Amyn delivered the keynote address for the opening of the exhibition, which explores the Fatimid period through artefacts and objects from the 10th and 11th centuries.
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Houston, completing his Diamond Jubilee visit to the USA
22 March 2018
Mawlana Hazar Imam departed Houston early this morning, marking an end to his 10-day Diamond Jubilee visit to the United States. Jamati leaders were present to bid him an emotional farewell on behalf of the US Jamat.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to the United States
21 March 2018
If you missed the screenings in Jamatkhana, the 40-minute film of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee visit to the United States is now available online.
Mawlana Hazar Imam announces new global prize for music
21 March 2018
Today, Mawlana Hazar Imam announced the establishment of the Aga Khan Music Awards.
Diamond Jubilee Celebration to be staged in Lisbon in July 2018
21 March 2018
The Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum (LIF) announced on 21 March that Mawlana Hazar Imam will visit Portugal in July 2018 to attend events marking the conclusion of the Diamond Jubilee Year, including a Diamond Jubilee festival and a Darbar open to all Jamats.
Mawlana Hazar Imam to establish Ismaili Centre in Houston
20 March 2018
Mawlana Hazar Imam confirmed plans to build a high-profile centre in Houston on 22 March during his final Mulaqat of the USA Diamond Jubilee visit. He went on to say that the process of selecting architects is already underway with guidance from Hazar Imam’s brother Prince Amyn.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Houston
18 March 2018
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Houston yesterday for the second stop of his Diamond Jubilee visit to the United States. Upon his arrival, Hazar Imam was welcomed with a sabre salute by the Texas A&M Ross Volunteers, the State of Texas’ official honor guard.
