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Join us from Mombasa for episode 3 of The Ismaili Update: Kenya, as we go behind the scenes at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa's 20th anniversary celebrations. See highlights from the event, in which Princess Zahra joined students, staff, and guests to celebrate a milestone moment for the school.

Princess Zahra will deliver remarks at the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. Join us live from the Kenyan coast as we reflect on the journey of the Academy, celebrating its achievements, growth, and impact over the years. 

The Aga Khan University will host a Global Convocation ceremony on Saturday 17 February, bringing together its graduating classes in Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the UK. The event will include an address by Princess Zahra, and will appear live on The Ismaili TV.

Princess Zahra today met with the First Lady of Kenya, Her Excellency Rachel Ruto, at the Serena Hotel Nairobi, and later called on the President of the Republic, His Excellency William Samoei Ruto, at State House in Nairobi.

This week, Ismailis around the world join many of their brothers and sisters in the wider Muslim Ummah in observing Mi‘raj. Esoteric interpretations of Islam tend to emphasise the spiritual significance of Mi‘raj, which is seen as a symbol of the journey of the soul, and the human potential to rise above the trappings of material life.