Southwestern US

Zoya Surani
Zoya Surani
Ismaili student develops acclaimed nutritional curriculum
Ismaili student develops acclaimed nutritional curriculum
8 September 2018

When Zoya Surani and her sisters began iConquer in 2012, little did they know that their idea would evolve into a nutrition curriculum that would be sought after by numerous states around the nation, and commended by a Canadian Senator.

State of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Cedar Park Mayor Corbin Van Arsdale, and President of the Ismaili  Council of the United States, Dr. Barkat Fazal, unveiled the commemorative plaque marking the opening of the Ismaili Jamatkhana.
State of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Cedar Park Mayor Corbin Van Arsdale, and President of the Ismaili  Council of the United States, Dr. Barkat Fazal, unveiled the commemorative plaque marking the opening of the Ismaili Jamatkhana.
Texas Governor and community officials inaugurate new Ismaili Jamatkhana
Texas Governor and community officials inaugurate new Ismaili Jamatkhana
22 August 2018

Nestled just outside Austin, the city of Cedar Park is now home to a new, permanent Ismaili Jamatkhana. On 7 August 2018, state, city, and local leaders from across Texas joined Jamati leaders and volunteers to open the new purpose-built space, and share its vision.

Guests posing for a photo at the annual Eid ul-Fitr Luncheon at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center in Sugar Land, Texas
Guests posing for a photo at the annual Eid ul-Fitr Luncheon at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center in Sugar Land, Texas
Annual Eid Luncheon at IJKC strengthens bonds within the community
Annual Eid Luncheon at IJKC strengthens bonds within the community
26 July 2018

The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center, Houston hosted over 130 people including state and city officials of diverse faiths and backgrounds at the annual Eid Luncheon.

Solero Flamenco performing their final song, Bulerias, at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center Social Hall on Sunday, May 6 ,2018.
Solero Flamenco performing their final song, Bulerias, at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center Social Hall on Sunday, May 6 ,2018.
Performing Arts: Fanna-Fi-Allah and Solero Flamenco
Performing Arts: Fanna-Fi-Allah and Solero Flamenco
16 June 2018

The Houston Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center’s (IJKC) Social Hall was transformed into a stage for global arts and culture as it hosted performances by Fanna-Fi-Allah and Solero Flamenco.

Visitors interacting with artifacts at the Ethics in Action exhibition in Houston, Texas.
Visitors interacting with artifacts at the Ethics in Action exhibition in Houston, Texas.
Ethics in Action exhibition tours San Antonio and Houston
Ethics in Action exhibition tours San Antonio and Houston
12 May 2018

This multi-dimensional exhibition illustrating the work of the Aga Khan Development Network, toured the cities of San Antonio and Houston.

Houston Mayor Turner and President Murad Ajani of the Council for the Southwestern United States at Eid luncheon.
Houston Mayor Turner and President Murad Ajani of the Council for the Southwestern United States at Eid luncheon.
A community space with a purpose: Reflections on the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center, Houston
A community space with a purpose: Reflections on the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center, Houston
29 March 2018

Hazar Imam's five-day visit to Houston this week is an opportunity to reflect on how IJKC has realized the Imam's vision through its programmatic activities, and built bridges of understanding with other communities and organizations.

An artist performing at the Southwestern Jubilee Arts Festival, held in Houston on February 24 - 25, 2018
An artist performing at the Southwestern Jubilee Arts Festival, held in Houston on February 24 - 25, 2018
Southwest Jubilee Arts – The Heritage Experience
Southwest Jubilee Arts – The Heritage Experience
25 March 2018

The Southwest Jamat witnessed an outpouring of enthusiastic artists and spectators in downtown Houston. In two short days, there were over 6,500 attendees from the Ismaili community and friends and neighbors of the Jamat as well. 

The Ethics in Action Exhibit at the City Hall in Houston, Texas.
The Ethics in Action Exhibit at the City Hall in Houston, Texas.
Ethics in Action Exhibition hosted in Georgia and Texas
Ethics in Action Exhibition hosted in Georgia and Texas
20 March 2018

Ethics in Action, a multi-dimensional exhibition illustrating the work of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), has been touring the United States the last few months. 

Tour guides for the Rays of Light event in Houston
Tour guides for the Rays of Light event in Houston
Rays of Light exhibition tours Austin and Houston
Rays of Light exhibition tours Austin and Houston
16 February 2018

The Diamond Jubilee International Program, Rays of Light: Glimpses into the Ismaili Imamat, toured Houston and Austin where state and city officials joined for the exhibit’s launch in both cities, including Texas Secretary of State Rolando B. Pablos in Houston, and Mayor Steve Adler in Austin.

Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman, the Sugar Land City Council, I-CERV team members, and leadership of the Ismaili Council for the Southwestern United States at the Sugar Land City Council meeting on February 6, 2018.
Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman, the Sugar Land City Council, I-CERV team members, and leadership of the Ismaili Council for the Southwestern United States at the Sugar Land City Council meeting on February 6, 2018.
City of Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman recognizes Ismaili Muslim I-CERV Volunteers
City of Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman recognizes Ismaili Muslim I-CERV Volunteers
16 February 2018

City of Sugar Land’s Council recognized the Ismaili Muslim I-CERV volunteers for receiving the Points of Light Foundation’s Daily Point of Light Award for their volunteer work related to Hurricane Harvey.

Faisal Momin, Hon. Sec. of the Ismaili Council for the Southwestern United States, reading a quote from Mawlana Hazar Imam on Pluralism at the Thanksgiving Service.
Faisal Momin, Hon. Sec. of the Ismaili Council for the Southwestern United States, reading a quote from Mawlana Hazar Imam on Pluralism at the Thanksgiving Service.
Ismaili Muslim Community participates in the Third Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Ismaili Muslim Community participates in the Third Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
18 December 2017

The third annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at St. Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land, Texas took place on November 20, 2017.

Some of the volunteers who helped organize the Diamond Jubilee Orientation weekend
Some of the volunteers who helped organize the Diamond Jubilee Orientation weekend
Jamati Leaders Gather for a Diamond Jubilee Orientation
Jamati Leaders Gather for a Diamond Jubilee Orientation
17 December 2017

In preparation for the Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee, Jamati leaders from around the country, including Mukhi and Kamadia Sahebaan, convened in Houston in February for a weekend meeting and a series of workshops. 

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