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On the occasion of International Women's Day, The Ismaili is excited to present an exclusive video interview featuring two accomplished diplomats, Nurjehan and Aliya Mawani. Their discussion recounts the journeys, challenges, and triumphs in their work and lives thus far.
On Sunday, March 3, 2024, the youngest awarded Nobel laureate and renowned advocate for girls’ education Malala Yousafzai visited the Ismaili Jamatkhana Harvest Green in Richmond, Texas located around the corner from Malala Yousafzai Elementary School. Malala commented on educational initiatives championed by the Malala Fund and Zindagi Trust, an educational non-profit organization in Pakistan. Shehzad Roy, the CEO of Zindagi Trust and a famous Ismaili Muslim Pakistani singer was also in attendance at the event accompanied by his wife Dr. Salma Alam, and son Sikander Roy.
The Economic Times of India named the Aga Hall Estate in Mumbai as the “Iconic Residential Project of the Year” at the ET Realty Real Estate Awards ceremony earlier this week. The award recognises the innovative project, which has uplifted the surrounding neighborhood.
Prince Rahim today met with His Excellency Sadyr Japarov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, at the Ala Archa State Residence in Bishkek. Prince Rahim’s official visit to the country comes at the invitation of the President.
Join us for the February edition of The Ismaili Update, as we look back at the exciting stories from the worldwide Jamat over the past month.
Amidst the swift pace of modern life, some of us might tend to experience a void in mental peace and contentment. What’s the best way to deal with this?
The High Commission of India in Maputo invited students from the Aga Khan Academy Maputo to visit the Indian Navy ship Varaha.
On February 22, 2024, the President and Vice President of the National Council at the Edificio Sua Alteza Aga Khan welcomed representatives from the High Commission of India in Mozambique. The representatives received a briefing on the Council's mandate and its outreach initiatives during the meeting. Additionally, they were given a Guided Tour of the Jamatkhana building.
As the leading private hospital in the region, Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu, has consistently expanded its presence and range of services since its establishment in the 1950s by Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, proactively catering to the evolving needs of the community.
At an elegant ceremony this morning on the coast of Kenya, Princess Zahra joined students, staff, and guests to celebrate the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa’s 20th anniversary.
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.
Join us from Nairobi for episode 2 of The Ismaili Update: Kenya, as we go behind the scenes at the Aga Khan University’s Global Convocation ceremony. See highlights from the event, which included remarks by Princess Zahra, AKU's President, and the class valedictorians.
More than 730 students in four countries graduated from the Aga Khan University (AKU) on Saturday at ceremonies attended by Princess Zahra, and watched in-person and online by the University’s supporters around the world.
Join host Alykhan Peermohamed from Nairobi for part 1 of The Ismaili Update: Kenya. Along with details of Princess Zahra’s first day in Kenya, we go behind the scenes of Saturday’s convocation ceremony at the Aga Khan University.
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.
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.
The latest video in our What Ismailis Believe series explains the significance of Mi'raj - the night journey of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny).
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.
