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The world is a vast repository of diverse languages and dialects – our ancestors handed down to us more than 6000 unique languages. How many of these do you interact with in your daily life?
In the picturesque setting of Tartous on the coast of Syria, the Masar (Pathway) Camp brought together 40 spirited young Ismailis for a transformative seven-day experience.
Prince Rahim today met the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Bellevue Palace, Berlin.
Due to the current environment of conflict and uncertainty in parts of the world, the Global Encounters Festival planned for Dubai in 2024 is being postponed until mid-2025.
Prince Rahim today met with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, in Brussels, to discuss cooperation between the European Union (EU) and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in countries and regions of shared interest.
This new year, what are you planning to do more of? Or less of? To assist with your reflections, here are ten tips to consider. As ever, the idea is to strive toward progress, not perfection. Let's make 2024 a healthy, productive, and balanced year for us all.
The Ismaili is pleased to present The Journey, performed by Canadian artists Alya Bejaoui, Anar Jassani, Nureen Sumar, and Sarosh Dadani. The lyrics tell a story of individual search—our journeys are different but the destination remains the same. The song hopes to inspire peace, courage, and connection as we enter a new year full of hope and optimism.
Join us for the final episode of The Ismaili Update for the year as we look back on the month of December as well as highlights from 2023.
In this special episode of Reflections, Alwaeza Sheizana Murji offers a way to approach some of the questions we may face in the new year, drawing on the ethics of our faith for a happier and more fulfilling 2024.
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.
The year 2023 was marked by an urgent need to make progress on environmental protection and climate action. In this recap, learn how the Aga Khan Development Network and members of the Jamat made progress in this field over the past 12 months.
The global economy experienced a bumpy ride in 2023, with fluctuating inflation and the rise of artificial intelligence applications. To understand how this could affect you, take a look back at The Ismaili's economy-related content over the past 12 months.
The year 2023 was a special one for the education institutions of the Ismaili community and Aga Khan Development Network. Let's take a look back at the highlights from the world of education over the past 12 months.
Muslims regard Jesus (peace be upon him) as one of the great prophets who brought divine guidance to humanity before Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family).
Through a combination of art and advocacy, Prince Hussain’s involvement at the UN Climate Conference inspired collective action in the face of climate change, and reinforced the role of creativity in driving positive change for our planet.
Join host Silmi Dhrolia for the latest episode of The Ismaili Update: COP28. See highlights of Prince Rahim and Prince Hussain’s visit to COP28, and find out how AKDN agencies and members of the Jamat participated in the conference.
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.
As part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of The Ismaili Centre, Lisbon, we present We stand together in this world, composed and produced by Assif Jafar in collaboration with artists from the Portuguese Jamat and and wider community.
Mawla Mawla is a celebratory tribute for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Salgirah this year, performed by Zaheed Damani and Cimone Rajan. The song is inspired by the classic Happy Birthday originally released by The Rajans in 1986 for Hazar Imam’s 50th birthday.
Join us for a special Salgirah edition of The Ismaili Update with hosts Ayaz Manji and Sahra Ahmady. See how the worldwide community is celebrating Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 87th birthday today, and learn about the gift presented to Hazar Imam on behalf of the global Jamat.
