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TIU Jan 24

Video: The Ismaili Update - January recap
30 January 2024

Join us for the first episode of The Ismaili Update for this year, as we look back at the stories from the worldwide Jamat during the month of January.

Clockwise from top-left: Zainub Verjee, Naguib Kheraj, Nurjehan Aziz Vassanji, and Salim Janmohamed.
Clockwise from top-left: Zainub Verjee, Naguib Kheraj, Nurjehan Aziz Vassanji, and Salim Janmohamed.
Four Ismailis awarded honours
Four Ismailis awarded honours
30 January 2024

This year’s New Years Honours lists in the UK and Canada featured four Ismailis who were awarded titles and orders of chivalry for their generosity and services to others.

Eshan Lakhani started playing professional-level drums at six years of age.
Eshan Lakhani started playing professional-level drums at six years of age.
From Melbourne to the main stage
From Melbourne to the main stage
28 January 2024

Meet Eshan Lakhani, a young, passionate musician from Australia who turned the mundane beat of pots and pans into a symphony of inspiration.

2023: A record-breaking year
2023: A record-breaking year
29 December 2023

The World Health Organization earlier this year declared the end of the covid-19 health emergency. Given the pandemic’s impact on each of our lives, one might think this would have been the standout story of 2023. As it turned out, this news came and went while other stories occupied our attention this year.

Members of the Jamat were active participants at the UN Climate Conference this year. L to R: Qahir Dhanani; Alida Saleh; Al-Karim Govindji.
Members of the Jamat were active participants at the UN Climate Conference this year. L to R: Qahir Dhanani; Alida Saleh; Al-Karim Govindji.
Ismailis engage in climate action at COP28
Ismailis engage in climate action at COP28
22 December 2023

In the bustling city of Dubai, host city of this year's UN Climate Conference (COP28), a confluence of minds and ideas gathered to pave the way toward a more sustainable future. Among the diverse group of delegates, advocates, and stakeholders, members of the Jamat were active participants in helping to make progress in the field of climate action.

TIU Aug 23

Video: The Ismaili Update — August recap
30 August 2023

Join us for a new episode of The Ismaili Update as we look back at the exciting stories from the worldwide Jamat during the action-packed month of August.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Alberta Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani and Ismaili Council for the Prairies President Fauzia Lalani-Khudabux.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Alberta Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani and Ismaili Council for the Prairies President Fauzia Lalani-Khudabux.
Canadian Prime Minister energises crowds at Stampede Breakfast in Calgary
Canadian Prime Minister energises crowds at Stampede Breakfast in Calgary
8 July 2023

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the 26th Annual Ismaili Muslim Stampede Breakfast in Calgary yesterday alongside senior representatives of the federal, provincial and municipal governments, as well as civil society, business and other community leaders.

Ali-Zia Kerawala lives in Houston and is currently in a Master’s Program for Clinical Mental Health Counselling pursuing certification as a Licensed Professional Counsellor.
Ali-Zia Kerawala lives in Houston and is currently in a Master’s Program for Clinical Mental Health Counselling pursuing certification as a Licensed Professional Counsellor.
Disability to dynamism
Disability to dynamism
27 June 2023

I’ll never forget the feeling of the sand beneath my feet as I walked along the beach, watching the tide come in. I’ll never forget the sound of 120 people wincing audibly as I dislocated my elbow at a middle school wrestling meet. Most of all, I’ll never forget the way the entire world and all its problems melted away as I sped down a hill on my longboard.

This rendering of the Aga Hall Estate project depicts a planned charbagh garden.
This rendering of the Aga Hall Estate project depicts a planned charbagh garden.
Aga Hall Estate laying the foundation for a greener future
Aga Hall Estate laying the foundation for a greener future
23 June 2023

The summer of 2023 in India is turning out to be the one of the hottest, with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius. The threat of such heat waves and the broader risks of climate change are making green buildings a growing area of interest for the real estate sector.

Ronil Shivji from Calgary is passionate about giving back through blood and plasma donation. He has donated plasma over 500 times and continues to make plasma donations regularly.
Ronil Shivji from Calgary is passionate about giving back through blood and plasma donation. He has donated plasma over 500 times and continues to make plasma donations regularly.
World Blood Donor Day: Inspiring tales of service and survival
World Blood Donor Day: Inspiring tales of service and survival
14 June 2023

World Blood Donor Day is an occasion dedicated to raising awareness about the critical need for safe blood and blood products. These inspiring tales of service and survival highlight the profound impact that a simple act of donating blood can have on individuals facing life-threatening conditions. From Salim Amlani's journey with thalassemia, where the support of dedicated donors ensured his survival, to Munira Premji's courageous battle against multiple cancers, made possible by timely blood transfusions, and Ronil Shivji's commitment to donating plasma, these stories serve as a testament to the power of compassion and the vital importance of blood donation.

Alice Hunsberger, an expert on the 11th century sage, scholar and traveller, joins the first episode of Muslim Footprints to talk about Nasir Khusraw’s marvellous journey.
Alice Hunsberger, an expert on the 11th century sage, scholar and traveller, joins the first episode of Muslim Footprints to talk about Nasir Khusraw’s marvellous journey.
New podcast explores Muslim civilisations through the ages
New podcast explores Muslim civilisations through the ages
12 June 2023

The Ismaili is pleased to announce the launch of Muslim Footprints, a biweekly podcast series that brings listeners scholarly knowledge about the rich diversity of Islam. The first episode is available now. subscribe to Muslim Footprints on your favourite podcast platform including SpotifyiTunes, and Google.

Noorima Rehan is a 17-year-old aspiring Ismaili vocalist from Ghulkin, Gojal, Hunza who recently represented Pakistan during King Charles III's Coronation Concert in London.
Noorima Rehan is a 17-year-old aspiring Ismaili vocalist from Ghulkin, Gojal, Hunza who recently represented Pakistan during King Charles III's Coronation Concert in London.
From Hunza to the international stage: Meet Noorima Rehan
From Hunza to the international stage: Meet Noorima Rehan
6 June 2023

Noorima Rehan is a 17-year-old aspiring Ismaili vocalist from Ghulkin, Gojal, Hunza. Located approximately 142km from Gilgit, Ghulkin is situated on the west of Hunza in the Karakorum, surrounded by glaciers and streams. Noorima's love for music runs deep within her being, and she finds herself singing in every moment of her life. Her vocal skills have propelled her to new heights. Most notably,  she recently represented Pakistan during King Charles III's Coronation Concert in London.

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