Festivals & Celebrations
Salgirah Celebrations: Ek Vaar Mare Ghamre Avo
Jashn-e-Salgirah is a nonstop Raas medley performed especially for the occasion of Salgirah. Move your tables, set your chairs aside, bring out your Dandia sticks, and get your Raas game on!
What is the significance of a birthday in Imam's life? Let's recall past milestone birthday celebrations, explore the life and Imamat of Mawlana Hazar Imam, and enjoy inspiring expressions of devotion.
What is the significance of a birthday in Imam's life? Let's recall past milestone birthday celebrations, explore the life and Imamat of Mawlana Hazar Imam, and enjoy inspiring expressions of devotion.
"Happy Birthday Shah Karim", a heartfelt ode to the Imam-of-the-Time performed in Urdu by Naila Karmali in Calgary, Canada.
"Mawla Teraa Shukr," performed by Taufiq Karmali and Farhana Kassamali. The song’s lyrics express gratitude to the Imam for his grace and mercy and for remaining always by our side.
Through this non-stop rasra medley featuring over 10 artists from across Canada, we come together to celebrate the birthday of our dear Beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam. The collection of songs in multiple languages offer our felicitations on this special day, shukrana for his continued guidance, and express our utmost joy on this special day!
Join Khayal for an uplifting celebration through Garba and Raas music. Clap to the beat, dance to the rhythm, and sing along with your heart! Featuring artists from around the world, Khayal represents and highlights the spirit of One Jamat.
Join Tajik artists as we celebrate the joy and love of Mawlud (Salgirah). This is a beautifully staged musical program based on Shamsi Tabrezi poems on the devotion to divine love.
Share this joyous occasion by making Digcheh Dessert, Reshta Polo, and Kebabs.
Watch videos and photos of delicious cakes baked by families for Mawlana Hazar Imam's Birthday, sing and dance with your fellow Jamati members to a newly composed song, and listen to various genres of music from our USA artists.
How do you express your love for our Imam? Reminisce with us as we celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 84th Birthday!
Pakistan Ismaili Musical Ensemble (PiMe) is a group of over 15 talented and versatile Ismaili musicians from Pakistan. The group has performed locally and globally to represent southeastern culture through uplifting music.
Following Saligrah Greetings from President Ameerally Kassim-Lakha on behalf of the Leadership of the Ismaili Council for Canada, travel across the country with hosts Zahra Premji, Farah Nasser, Attiya Hirji, Fahima Sultani, Malika Karim-Rajan and Ziyah Karmali, for a celebration you won't want to miss!
Shhh....it's a surprise for our Imam! Watch as our youngest leaders from around the world come together to plan a special 84th birthday for Mawlana Hazar Imam.
“Dear Mawla,” featuring children of the Jamat from across the globe performing in different languages, in honour of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 84th birthday.
"Day of Happiness (Khushi Ka Yeh Din),” in commemoration of Salgirah. This well-recognized composition is performed in five languages and features voices and musical talent of the Jamat from around the world.
India Salgirah Sandesh: A talk by Alwaez Abdul Ali Dhanani.
Tune into Mehndi Laga ki be Raat with a tuturial in how to adorn your hands with beautiful intricate henna designs by Salima Virani, a professional henna artist trained by Ash Kumar. Get into the Salgirah feel and learn two detailed designs where she will show us how simple designs can turn into an elaborate piece of art.
Khaana Khazana is back! Join young chefs from India, Portugal, Germany, USA, and the UK as they whip up a celebratory range of cakes and cookies on the weekend before Salgirah.
Salgirah celebrations continue, so join us for Cake Decorating with Ruhee Momin!
Salgirah celebrations continue the Cake Showcase workshop! Learn the basics of how to bake a cake from scratch with Beena Hassan.