Films and Videos

This end-of-month edition of The Ismaili Update features the top stories from the month of August. Join host Tania Samnani for all the highlights from Prince Aly Muhammad’s visits to India and Kenya, the Global Encounters Camps and Heritage Journeys, and much more!

Coming to you from Delhi, this episode of The Ismaili Update includes highlights of the inauguration of the Humayun World Heritage Site Museum, attended by Prince Rahim and Prince Aly Muhammad. The event marked the culmination of over 17 years of work by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and the Archaeological Survey of India. Join host Aleeq Sitafalwala for all the details.

The latest episode of The Ismaili Update comes to you from Hyderabad, where Prince Rahim and Prince Aly Muhammad began their visit to India. Follow along with host Meher Patel for a visit to the Aga Khan Hostel and Aga Khan Academy in Hyderabad, and a recap of the inauguration ceremony at the restored Qutb Shahi Heritage Park.

For Imamat Day, Professor Azim Nanji joins Sheizana Murji for an interview, “The Imamat in History,” that explores the nature of the Imam's authority in Shia Ismaili Islam and how the Imamat has impacted the global Jamat and wider society.

Check out this heartwarming short video featuring younger and older members of the Jamat as they share their favourite things about Imamat Day! Share this with your friends and family members to spread the love, wisdom, and joy on this special day. Imamat Day Mubarak!