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On 11 July 2024, the global Jamat will commemorate a special milestone - Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 67th Imamat Day. Here, we look back at his second decade as Imam.
On 11 July 2024, the global Jamat will commemorate a special milestone - Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 67th Imamat Day. Through a series of reflections, let's look back through the years, starting with his first decade as Imam.
The Mayor of Sintra yesterday awarded the town’s Municipal Merit Medal to Prince Amyn, in recognition of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)’s many years of work to enhance the quality of life in the local area.
It’s the last day of the month, which means it’s time for our monthly round-up of exciting news in the June edition of The Ismaili Update.
O Presidente da Câmara Municipal de Sintra atribuiu ontem a Medalha de Mérito Municipal ao Príncipe Amyn, em reconhecimento dos muitos anos de trabalho da Fundação Aga Khan (AKF) para melhorar a qualidade de vida na área de Sintra.
A diet low in added sugar significantly benefits children and adults alike. Please find the benefits of a low-sugar diet for your child and ideas on what to pack for snacks.
Last weekend, the Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum (LIF) met at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon, Portugal, for the first time.
The University of Alberta recently celebrated the appointment of Nizar Somji as its 23rd Chancellor during its Spring Convocation on 21 June 2024.
According to Shia belief, by declaring Hazrat Ali as Mawla after him, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) transferred his own spiritual authority bestowed upon him by Allah to Hazrat Ali, making him — and all the Imams that follow — the Amirul Mu’minin, or Master of the Believers.
This week, Shia Muslims across the world observe Eid-e Ghadir, marking the anniversary of an important event in Muslim history. According to Shia belief, tradition, and interpretation of history, this occasion commemorates the pivotal gathering at Ghadir Khumm, when Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) — based on a divine command from Allah — designated Hazrat Ali as his successor and the first in the continuing line of hereditary Imams.
This week, alongside our sisters and brothers in Islam, we commemorate Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. The occasion recalls the monotheistic ethos at the heart of the Abrahamic traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Join host Erum Fatima for the latest episode of The Ismaili Update, coming to you from Pakistan, where Prince Rahim recently concluded a five-day visit. During his visit, Prince Rahim met with government, Jamati and institutional leaders, and visited AKDN projects in Gilgit-Baltistan. Pakistan’s President, Asif Ali Zardari, conferred the Nishan-i-Pakistan on Prince Rahim for his “untiring efforts to improving the quality of life of peoples in resource-constrained regions of Asia and Africa”.
On the final day of his visit to Pakistan, Prince Rahim met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, at his official residence in Islamabad.
HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) yesterday inaugurated a new headquarters for the Gilgit-Baltistan region in northern Pakistan. The ceremony was attended by Prince Rahim along with local government representatives and leaders of the Jamat and AKDN.
Prince Rahim inaugurated a software technology park, launched the development of two solar power plants, and visited a restored fort and a hotel.
The President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, today conferred the Nishan-i-Pakistan, the nation’s highest civilian award, on Prince Rahim. The award recognises individuals who have rendered services of the highest distinction to Pakistan, and was given at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President’s official residence in Islamabad.
Prince Rahim is visiting Pakistan to meet with government, Jamati and institutional leaders, and to visit new projects of the Aga Khan Development Network in Gilgit-Baltistan. Following his first day of discussions with Jamati and AKDN institutions, this evening he attended a dinner hosted by the Ismaili Council for Pakistan.
Bees, often overlooked, are essential to human food systems. But their relationship with the environment goes far beyond producing honey; they play a vital role in pollination, contributing to biodiversity and food security. It’s no exaggeration to say that protecting bees is crucial for safeguarding the future of humanity.
Coming from a family with limited access to resources, Saif Rehman’s early life was marked by struggle. In the 1970s, his father decided to leave their ancestral home for Karachi, where he took a job in construction to provide for the family. Little did they know this decision would go on to shape Saif’s life and prospects in the years to follow.
Join host Hassan Chagani for the May edition of The Ismaili Update, as we look back at some of the exciting stories from the worldwide Jamat over the past month.
