Ismailis in Action

All over the United States, Ismailis, either individually or as part of a Jamati or institutional program, are engaged in interesting activities that are informative or inspirational.

After taking a cell phone repair class, Malika Lirani now work at a repair shop in order to supplement her income.

Lighting a spark: Enabling lifelong learning for a brighter future

30 May 2023

As members of the Jamat seek to build new lives in unfamiliar lands, they often face various obstacles to economic growth and financial stability. However, the Skills Development Initiative is offering hope and tangible support to those seeking to re-establish themselves in a different place.

Ismaili participants at the Nowruz event.

Nowruz Around the World in Santa Clara: Ismaili children showcase our rich cultural heritage.

19 April 2023

Nowruz shared with the public at the Children’s Discovery Museum, San Jose, allowing the audience to learn about our festival and cultures.

Showcasing Heritage on the world’s biggest fashion runway

16 April 2023

Ashraf Valliani became one of the first Ismailis to present her designs at the New York Fashion Week in Fall 2022, with Sahra Ahmady walking in the show wearing her collection.

[Left to right): Farrah Fazal, Saima Habib, Salima Bhimani PhD, Zeenat Bhamani, Aziza Hasan, Edina Lekovic, Nadia Allaudin CIMA, Farah Merani, and Alysha Kassam Mukhida.

Women’s Leadership Forum in Los Angeles

1 April 2023

Successful Women’s Leadership Forum in Los Angeles

The energy sector and its emissions: What are the alternatives?

27 March 2023

The increased cost of energy and the use of fossil fuels are creating increasing financial and health impacts on households and businesses. This is due to the increasing demand for and the limited supply of energy sources, as well as the use of carbon-based fuels to generate energy. This can lead not only to an increase in prices of goods and services but also effects on mental and physical health.

First Asian and Ismaili Judge appointed to Lake Superior Court

26 March 2023

Ismaili Judge appointed to Lake Superior Court.

Our responsibility as stewards of the natural world includes the proper management of the waste we produce.

Five ways to manage waste, ranked in order of impact

19 March 2023

In nature, the concept of waste does not exist. Ecological systems are designed with perfect circular processes where resources flow in a waste-free, sustainable loop. On the contrary, human-designed systems use linear processes where resources are extracted, processed, briefly used, and then discarded. How can we replicate the ideal circular systems found in nature?

Dr. Shafik Dharamsi attending the U.S. India Chamber of Commerce Dallas-Fort Worth Wellness and Workplace Conference, Fall 2022.

Dr. Shafik Dharamsi: a Public Health Changemaker

16 March 2023

The new Dean of the School of Public Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.

Rafiq's guitar skills and penchant for improvisational jazz have been highly praised by music critics.

Oscar nominee Rafiq Bhatia shares the nuances of musical success

8 March 2023

Musical trio Son Lux — comprising Rafiq Bhatia, Ian Chang, and founder Ryan Lott — have received Academy Award nominations for best original score and best song for the film Everything Everywhere All at Once. In an exclusive interview with The Ismaili, Rafiq shares thoughts on his early passion for music, working on a Hollywood film, and his hopes for the future.