Central US
Council for Central US Cosponsors Art Symposium
12 September 2018
“Diversity is not a burden to be endured, but an opportunity to be welcomed,” said Melia Belli, Associate Professor of South Asian art history at the University of Victoria, in her opening remarks. The occasion was the Islamic Art Symposium entitled “Intersections: Visual Cultures of Islamic Cosmopolitanism,” held at the Dallas Museum of Art between May 4-5. It was cosponsored with the Edith O’Donnell Institute of Art History, Islamic Art Revival Series, and the Aga Khan Council for the Central United States.
At end of Eid ul-Fitr, Dallas-Fort Worth Jamat prepares snack bags for charities
22 August 2018
Toddlers and seniors alike, adorned in clothes matching the occasion, clutched brown paper bags and swarmed tables strewn with water bottles, packets of oatmeal and granola, pretzels, and fruit snacks. The Jamat expressed excitement for the celebration—it was Eid al-Fitr after all— but its energy was being channeled into an activity that embodied the spirit of the holiday: service.
A trailblazer – Salman Bhojani wins City Council seat
19 August 2018
A year ago, Salman Bhojani was an attorney living in the Dallas suburb of Euless, Texas, who decided to run for City Council. After a hard-fought election, Salman came up short. Dejected but not deterred, he was determined to make inroads with more communities and talk to more voters about his inclusive, proactive vision, during a second bid for office.
![The Chunara Family [From left] Mansoorali Chunara, Sameeta Chunara, Aniq Chunara, and Shahnoor Chunara.](https://the.ismaili/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/bsa_aniq_c_-5.jpg?itok=_gAO5vbQ "The Chunara Family [From left] Mansoorali Chunara, Sameeta Chunara, Aniq Chunara, and Shahnoor Chunara.")
Ismaili Teen Achieves Rare Milestone with 139 Merit Badges
20 June 2018
Aniq Chunara of the Ismaili Troop 758 became one of only 300 Boy Scouts to earn 139 merit badges in the organization's 100-plus year history.
Jubilee Arts Festival Kindles Inspiration for Central US Jamat
29 March 2018
Bright green plastic melted at a scorching 185 degrees Fahrenheit and oozed out of a 3D pen. Sketches mesmerized spectators as they were lifted off of the paper. Onlookers stood next to the artist as he held up blocks of Arabic script and a group-crafted green diamond. On this table, viewers saw vision and technology unite to magically create works of art.
Texas Secretary of State visits the Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre, Toronto
7 February 2018
Rolando Pablos, Texas Secretary of State, along with members of his staff, visited the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre, Toronto.
Dallas Rays of Light Exhibit Inspires Local Leaders and Jamat
5 February 2018
In celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee, the Ismaili Council for USA launched Rays of Light in Dallas, where public officials, including the Mayors of Frisco, Carrollton, and Irving, as well as Honorary Consuls from more than a half dozen countries, were invited to view the exhibit.
Monks Perform Sacred Music Sacred Dance at Plano Jamatkhana
3 February 2018
Plano Jamatkhana partnered with the Thanks-Giving Foundation and the Crow Collection of Asian Art to host a performance of The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music Sacred Dance.
Plano Jamatkhana opens its doors to the community
22 January 2018
The Ismaili Jamatkhana, Plano hosted an interfaith event, where people of all religions were invited to learn more about the Ismaili Muslim community to bridge the gap with the greater Plano community.
Business and Professional Growth Tips from a Business Coach
3 December 2017
Generally, the ingredients for all successful businesses are similar. But according to a former healthcare and business executive, one stands above the rest.
Young Racer Takes After His Father
26 October 2017
At three, Pasha Ali is already racing into the record books.
Dallas Jamat and friends pack 100,000 meals to fight hunger
11 October 2017
“When the Ismaili community calls, I answer,” said Andy Stoker, the senior minister at the First United Methodist Church stated when asked about the opportunity to participate in volunteer initiatives with the Ismaili community in Dallas.
