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Members of the Ismaili community took an impromptu photo with President Biden during the celebration.

President Biden hosts Eid celebration at the White House with Ismailis in attendance

6 May 2022

President Joe Biden hosted an Eid al-Fitr celebration at the White House on Monday, May 2nd, 2022.

25 March 2022

Aga Khan Economic Planning Board, USA: Economic Advisory

The U.S. economic fundamentals appear to be strong as COVID-19 restrictions are rapidly being lifted across the nation. However, rising inflation, lingering concerns about the pandemic, and the current conflict in Ukraine are causing substantial volatility and uncertainty. Therefore, it is best to exercise caution and prudence in all investment and financial decisions during this time.

6 March 2022

Retirement Savings Program

6 February 2022

The National Economic Planning Board has dedicated February as Retirement Savings Month. It is VITAL that you plan for your retirement as it will provide an improved quality of life in later years. Informational webinars and knowledge articles will be shared throughout the month to help you start your journey.

The forecourt garden with its reflecting pool at the entrance of the building creates a contemplative atmosphere. The new Center will feature beautiful spaces, intricate geometry, and highly crafted work.

Ismaili Center Houston designed to embody a spirit of openness and dialogue

13 November 2021

Established by Mawlana Hazar Imam for the Jamat in the USA and around the world, the new Ismaili Center will represent dialogue between faith and world, East and West, traditional and contemporary, and between humanity and nature.

Ismaili Center Houston design preview to air live on The Ismaili TV

9 November 2021

Join us for an exclusive presentation from Houston, Texas, USA, on Monday 15 November 2021, featuring the design architect Farshid Moussavi and landscape architect Thomas Woltz, to preview the design of the upcoming Ismaili Center.

Ismaili CIVIC volunteers organized collection drives at Jamatkhanas across the country.

Ismaili CIVIC and Focus Humanitarian Assistance Partner with others to Support Afghan Arrivals

21 October 2021

City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner: “I am a member of the Ismaili Community...honorary!”

Ismaili Center Houston Project Update from the Jamati Institutions

16 October 2021

As you may recall, on March 22, 2018, during his Diamond Jubilee visit to the United States, Mawlana Hazar Imam gave permission to start planning to build the seventh Ismaili Center in the world to be located in Houston, Texas.

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Civil Society organisations and Jamat in USA promote peace, health, and unity

14 October 2021

Mawlana Hazar Imam’s guidance on building bridges to understand and learn from one another, and his emphasis on local participation in the promotion of peace and pluralism served as an inspiration for two recent initiatives held in Georgia, USA.

How to Protect Your Credit

30 August 2021

Our ability to make choices are affected by our credit scores from housing to personal transportation and much more. Take a look at how we can protect and improve our credit score.