Western US
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.
Love of Music, Love of Service, Love for the Jamat: Seattle’s Journey to Jubilee
29 July 2017
The Seattle Jamat has been hard at work preparing for the Diamond Jubilee through a host of ginan and qasida recitations.
The Sisterhood of Our Global Jamat
28 July 2017
Ismaili sisters unite together and express their love for the Imam through dance performances for Diamond Jubilee.
I-CERV participates in the Annual Santa Monica City July Fourth Parade
16 July 2017
Ismailis Engaged in Responsible Volunteering (I-CERV) from the greater Los Angeles area showcased their civic pride by participating in the city of Santa Monica's annual Fourth of July Parade for the second year.
Council for the Western United States recognized for Pluralism and Service
15 July 2017
On March 26, 2017, the Aga Khan Council for Western United States was presented with the Trailblazer Award by NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change.
Volunteer Appreciation Week Celebrated around the US
11 July 2017
The uniformed volunteers in the community assume added responsibilities year-round, and the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Weekend (VAW) is a way to remember their dedication and to recognize them.
A Place of Miracles Book Launch in California
11 July 2017
To celebrate the book’s launch, the Aga Khan Council for the Western United States organized various activities, including a talk by Hilling at Stanford University Medical School’s Center for Innovation in Global Health, and a book launch and reception co-hosted with the City of Fremont and the Afghan Coalition.
Leaving the World Better than We Found It
2 July 2017
Mawlana Hazar Imam has worked tirelessly to eliminate poverty in the poorest regions of the world and emphasized the ethic of Islam - that is, to live the faith through one’s actions in service to their community.
USA Delegation visits the Aga Khan Museum
1 July 2017
"One of the most extraordinary four days I can remember, filled with beauty, inspiration and communion with like-minded friends and colleagues." This is how Justin Jampol of The Wende Museum, Culver City, California, referred to his visit with a group of 15 individuals to the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, and the Aga Khan Museum, at the end of March 2017.
Council for the Western United States recognized by the City of Los Angeles
1 July 2017
"We are proud to honor the Aga Khan Council for the Western United States, for their work to build a community engagement and to strengthen the fabric that binds all of our diverse communities together." -Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, at the Iftar hosted by the City of Los Angeles.
Developing a child’s mind through the game of chess
6 June 2011
Research shows that children who play chess cultivate good habits that benefit them academically and socially. Danial Asaria is a young chess champion from California who has won several local and national awards. His parents discuss how teaching their son chess has helped him to sharpen his focus, improved his analytical abilities and develop other important skills.
