Western US

Award winning composer and world music artist, Yuval Ron, and the band
Award winning composer and world music artist, Yuval Ron, and the band
Interfaith Concert
Interfaith Concert
16 December 2017
The Aga Khan Council for the Western United States, along with Ward AME Church, Safe Place for Youth (S.P.Y.), Southern California Committee for a Parliament of the World Religions, St. Joseph Center, and University Synagogue, sponsored an interfaith concert to provide aid to people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles, held at the University Synagogue.
Alif with students at the University of Central Asia
Alif with students at the University of Central Asia
Volunteering to Teach Computer Science at UCA: A TKN Assignment in Kyrgyzstan
Volunteering to Teach Computer Science at UCA: A TKN Assignment in Kyrgyzstan
12 November 2017

Alif Khalfan is no stranger to volunteering as he has been passionately working with youth in the United States, supporting their college applications and other defining milestones.

Imaan Rajan sings the Jubilee Song, “With Heart, With Love.”
Imaan Rajan sings the Jubilee Song, “With Heart, With Love.”
Performing for the Seattle Jamat
Performing for the Seattle Jamat
11 October 2017
A Singer’s Experience during the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Floral team volunteer affixing flowers.
Floral team volunteer affixing flowers.
The floral team in Greater Los Angeles create visual delights
The floral team in Greater Los Angeles create visual delights
10 October 2017

The floral team in Greater Los Angeles create visual delights in preparation for the Diamond Jubilee.

Shahnawaz Meghani on tabla & percussion
Shahnawaz Meghani on tabla & percussion
The Greater Los Angeles Jamat is moved by the "Expressions of Love" concert series
The Greater Los Angeles Jamat is moved by the "Expressions of Love" concert series
10 October 2017

The Greater Los Angeles Jamat is moved by the Expressions of Love concert series.

Parents and their children participate in various activities in the ECD Zone, including Junior Jubilee Passport, crafts, and games.
Parents and their children participate in various activities in the ECD Zone, including Junior Jubilee Passport, crafts, and games.
Diamond Jubilee: A Time for Bonding with Your Child
Diamond Jubilee: A Time for Bonding with Your Child
7 September 2017

The Early Childhood Development Corner is filled with both children and parents immersed in creative and fun activities.

Seniors of the "Matki" band perform in the evening of Diamond Jubilee, in Pasadena, CA.
Seniors of the "Matki" band perform in the evening of Diamond Jubilee, in Pasadena, CA.
Behind the Scenes: Snapshot into the Seniors’ Experience with the Diamond Jubilee
Behind the Scenes: Snapshot into the Seniors’ Experience with the Diamond Jubilee
6 September 2017

Three senior members of the Jamat, all from California, express how the Diamond Jubilee year has inspired voluntary service, self-reflection or both.

Jamati members explore the My Journey to Homage exhibit.
Jamati members explore the My Journey to Homage exhibit.
A Repository for Posterity – The Jubilee Passport
A Repository for Posterity – The Jubilee Passport
6 September 2017

Adults and children explore the Reflections Lounge, beginning their journey with Jubilee Passport.

Families come together to design metal tiles for the sculptures on display at the Opening Ceremony.
Families come together to design metal tiles for the sculptures on display at the Opening Ceremony.
Each Drop is the Ocean; Each Tile is the Mosaic
Each Drop is the Ocean; Each Tile is the Mosaic
20 August 2017

Across the country, families gathered to draw on metallic tiles to express their felicitations for the Imam on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee.

Dr. Mirza Kajani, Chairperson, Aga Khan Health Board for USA, and Greg Szekeres, Deputy Director of UCLA's Center for World Health, exchange documents recording the MOU between Aga Khan Health Service/Aga Khan University and UCLA's School of Medicine.
Dr. Mirza Kajani, Chairperson, Aga Khan Health Board for USA, and Greg Szekeres, Deputy Director of UCLA's Center for World Health, exchange documents recording the MOU between Aga Khan Health Service/Aga Khan University and UCLA's School of Medicine.
Memorandum of Understanding between UCLA, Aga Khan University, and Aga Khan Health Services
Memorandum of Understanding between UCLA, Aga Khan University, and Aga Khan Health Services
17 August 2017
The Aga Khan Development Network is delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of California, Los Angeles' David Geffen School of Medicine for intellectual stimulation and support in establishing world class standards of healthcare across AKDN institutions in East Africa.  
Zeeny Teja at Seattle's “Flash Mob” learning the One Jamat Dance.
Zeeny Teja at Seattle's “Flash Mob” learning the One Jamat Dance.
Dancing, Decorating, and Devotion – A Seattle Diamond Jubilee Story
Dancing, Decorating, and Devotion – A Seattle Diamond Jubilee Story
31 July 2017

Celebrating Diamond Jubilee through dance.

Murtaza Ramzan leads the marching band.
Murtaza Ramzan leads the marching band.
Ali’s Journey from Golden Jubilee to Diamond Jubilee
Ali’s Journey from Golden Jubilee to Diamond Jubilee
30 July 2017

Ali volunteered during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. He shares what it means to celebrate this Jubilee after the loss of his father and how he knows his father would be proud of him.

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