Southwestern US

The back wall of Jamatkhana is a feature wall with geometrically patterned tiles and five imported Turkish pendant lights. In the center of the counter is a built-in desk space.

A Nexus of Faith and Learning: Inaugurating the Austin Downtown Jamatkhana

4 September 2023

The University of Texas at Austin students welcome new Jamatkhana near campus.

Two Students Preparing to Join Stanford and Harvard

31 August 2023

Healthcare, human rights, and neuroscience, are among fields of study for two students entering university.

Soha begins the first day of class by familiarizing the children with fundamental English vocabulary words.

A Small Step to Combat Illiteracy and Poverty in India

6 August 2023

Houston high school student creates a project to help village children in Gujarat to learn English during summer break.

Ambassador Masood Khan (right) and U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Horst engage with the audience in a panel moderated by Ghazanfar Hashmi.

Strengthening Development and Ties Between the US and Pakistan

26 July 2023

Pakistan’s Ambassador and U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in a panel discussion at IJKC, Houston.

Sharmeen Ladhani with Omar Samji at the award ceremony.

Conciliation and Arbitration Board Member Receives Texas Award

6 July 2023

Texas Association of Mediators Rising Star Award presented to CAB member.

Learning about Persian culture through the Haft-Sin display.

Houston Jamat brings Annual Navroz Festivities to Buffalo Bayou Park

19 March 2023

The Greater Houston community was welcomed to a lively display of Persian and Ismaili culture through the Navroz Festival held in Buffalo Bayou Park, just across the street from the site of the upcoming Ismaili Center Houston.

Delegation from the City of Houston and leadership of the Ismaili Councils for Canada and USA pose for a group picture at the dinner. (L to R) Irfan Ali, Chris Olson, Kiran Hayat, Zahir Kassam, Khalil Shariff, Salim Bhanji, Ameerally Kassim-Lakha, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Al-Karim Alidina, City Council Member Abbie Kamin, Andy Icken, Celina Shariff, Murad Ajani, Dr. Adil Shamji, MPP, Dr. Moez Rajwani.

Houston’s Mayor Turner Visits the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, and the Aga Khan Museum

8 March 2023

Houston Mayor’s delegation visits Ismaili Centre, Toronto, and Aga Khan Museum.

Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for the Southwestern United States

18 February 2023

The President of the Council for the Southwestern United States, in consultation with the Chairman for Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for the Southwestern United States
is pleased to make the following appointments for the term ending July 11, 2023