National Programmes
SUNDAYS WITH US as we explore mindfulness. Mindfulness helps us to nurture the relationship with body and mind.
UK Jurisdiction program includes an inspiring talk by Fahim Dhalla on "Imagine: A talk on Social Justice and Environmental Stewardship". This will be followed by a memorable video entitled: "Heritage and Homage, The Jubilees on the Ismaili Imamat including footage of Mawlana Hazar Imam.
Friday Night Reflections - Dispatches from Afghanistan - Join President Ameerally Kassim-Lakha, Ambassador Sheherazade Hirji, AKDN Diplomatic Representative to Afghanistan, and host Qudsia Saadat, as we travel across the globe to learn about how the pandemic has impacted the region and its people, and how AKDN agencies have responded to support the population. Offered in Farsi.
FARSI - This evening, join President Kassim-Lakha, and host Farkhunda Niazi, as we explore the challenges and successes of the Jamat's migration to Canada and the achievements of the Jamat in overcoming barriers to building a better life and becoming essential to the fabric of this country.
The program will also include an abridged version of the Diamond Jubilee production, Rihla: A Journey from Roots to Dreams, telling the story of the diversity of cultures within our community. Delivered in Farsi.
Weekly online connection, SUNDAYS WITH US. This week, we will view the film, Close to Home: Al-Khimyah, written and directed by Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan. The film explores the work of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture in the historic city of Cairo.
This week's instalment of Canada's Friday Night Reflections delivered in English.
UK Jurisdiction programme messages from President of the UK National Council and UK Darkhana Mukhi-Kamadias who will provide a message to the Jamat regarding the reopening of Jamatkhanas.
This will be followed by an insightful video which has not yet been shown about the opening of the solo exhibition ’Seeing through Babel’ which was officially opened by Prince Amyn Aga Khan in July 2019. The video also features speeches by Prince Amyn Aga Khan, Dr. Henry Kim, and a musical performance by Kovork Mourad.
Lastly, a documentary entitled ‘Where Families and Mountains Meet’ is shown. This documentary explores Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan, and the dramatic changes that followed in the area after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the subsequent civil war.
India: Weekly Show - A Guiding Light - The Imamat of the Shia Ismaili Muslims