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Join us for The Ismaili Update: Lisboa 25! See exclusive highlights as Prince Amyn, Prince Rahim, and Prince Aly Muhammad joined guests to celebrate a momentous occasion — 25 years of The Ismaili Centre Lisbon. At the event, President Marcelo honoured The Ismaili Centre by awarded the building with the Portuguese Order of Merit.
Join us for a special Imamat Day edition of The Ismaili Update with hosts Noorin Gulamgaus and Alina Dhrolia, on the 66th anniversary of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s accession to the Ismaili Imamat. Learn more about events happening later this week to celebrate 25 years of the Ismaili Centre Lisbon, and don’t miss a special message from artists and athletes about the upcoming Global Encounters Festival!
When did it all start, and how did it begin? See and hear the full story of the Ismaili Centre Lisbon, including highlights, special moments, and exclusive footage collected over several decades. As part of its 25th-anniversary celebrations, join us for an in-depth reflection on what the Centre has meant in the lives of the Jamat and the wider community in Portugal and beyond.
When did it all start, and how did it begin? See and hear the full story of the Ismaili Centre Lisbon, including highlights, special moments, and exclusive footage collected over several decades. As part of its 25th-anniversary celebrations, join us for an in-depth reflection on what the Centre has meant in the lives of the Jamat and the wider community in Portugal and beyond.
Join us from Naryn and Khorog for the third and final episode of The Ismaili Update: University of Central Asia. Follow along as we share highlights from yesterday's convocation ceremony with our hosts Sabrina and Assylbek.
The #Ismaili is pleased to present “Can I join your band,” produced and performed by The Sufistics. This multi-layered composition explores the intricate themes of longing and belonging. Its lyrics inspire reflection on the challenges and rewards of finding one’s way in life and maintaining a balance between #din (faith) and #dunya (world).
Join us from Naryn and Khorog for the second episode of The Ismaili Update: University of Central Asia.
Follow along as Princess Zahra and her children, Sara and Iliyan, arrive in Naryn to meet with UCA students, staff, and guests ahead of tomorrow’s convocation.
Also, get a behind-the-scenes look at UCA Student Awards Night, where students were recognised for outstanding achievements during their time at the University.
Don't forget to tune in to The Ismaili TV to watch a livestream of the big ceremony in just a few hours!
Join us from #Naryn and #Khorog for the first episode of The #Ismaili Update: University of Central Asia. Get to know our hosts Sabrina and Assylbek who will share their firsthand experiences at UCA. Also get a behind-the-scenes look at preparations taking place for the UCA convocation ceremony, which will take place this Friday and will be attended by Princess Zahra. Don't forget to tune in to The Ismaili TV to watch a livestream of the ceremony!
In an exclusive interview for The Ismaili TV, Prince Hussain walks us through his captivating underwater photography exhibition, The Living Sea - Fragile Beauty. He speaks about the beauty and vulnerability of the oceans and also shares personal stories from his marine photography excursions.
Join us from France for The Ismaili Update: Chantilly, including highlights of the special ceremony yesterday in which the French authorities honoured Mawlana Hazar Imam’s commitment to the town of Chantilly. Prince Amyn represented Hazar Imam at the event, accompanied by Princess Zahra, Prince Hussain, Prince Aly Muhammad, and Hazar Imam’s grandson, Iliyan.
Join us from Toronto for the second episode of The Ismaili Update: The Living Sea - Fragile Beauty, featuring exclusive clips from Prince Hussain and Princess Fareen’s visit to the Aga Khan Museum; the Ismaili Centre, Toronto; and the University of Waterloo.
Celebrate Prince Hussain and Princess Farheen's visit to Canada with a special episode of Friday Night Reflections. Host Ziyana Vasaya begins in Calgary and ends in Toronto, with a stop in Waterloo. The episode recaps events of the past week and reflects on some of the critical themes emerging from Prince Hussain’s captivating underwater photography exhibition, The Living Sea - Fragile Beauty.
"دکتر فرهاد دفتری پس از 34 سال خدمت در سمت‌های مختلف، از جمله به‌عنوان مدیر موسسه‌ی مطالعات اسماعیلی، از سمت‌های مدیریتی خود کناره‌گیری کرد. مولانا حاضرامام دکتر دفتری را به عنوان عضو هیات امنا و مدیر بازنشسته‌ی موسسه‌ی مطالعات اسماعیلی منصوب کرد. هم‌چنین به پاس قدردانی از چند دهه خدمات او، در مراسم بزرگداشتی توسط شاهزاده رحیم از سوی مولانا حاضر امام، بورسیه دکتری موسسه به عنوان بورسیه تحصیلی فرهاد دفتری نام‌گذاری شد. با ما در این گفتگو با دکتر فرهاد دفتری همراه باشید.//
Пас аз 34 соли хизмат дар мақомҳои мухталиф, аз ҷумла ахиран ба ҳайси директори Институти Мутолиоти Исмоилӣ, доктор Фарҳод Дафтарӣ аз мақомҳои роҳбарӣ истеъфо дод. Мавлоно Ҳазар Имом доктор Дафтариро узви Шӯрои Мудирони Институти Мутолиаи Исмоилӣ ва Мудири Фахрӣ таъин кард. Ҳамчунин, ба ифтихори хизматҳои чандинсолаи ӯ дар чорабинии ёдбуд, Шоҳзода Раҳим Оғохон стипендияи доктории Институти Мутолиаи Исмоилиро ҳамчун стипендияи Фарҳоди Дафтарӣ эълон кард. Бо мо бо ин мусоҳиба бо доктор Фарҳоди Дафтарӣ ҳамроҳ шавед.//
After 34 years of service in various positions, including most recently as Director of the IIS, Dr. Farhad Daftary stepped down from his management positions. Mawlana Hazar Imam appointed Dr. Daftary as a Member of the IIS Board of Governors and Director Emeritus, and in appreciation of his many years of service, at a commemoration event, Prince Rahim Aga Khan announced that the IIS Doctoral Scholarship was renamed to the Farhad Daftary Scholarship. Join us for this interview with Dr. Farhad Daftary."
Dr. Samantha Green, Afzal Sovani, Jon Lomow, and Rehana Rajabali discuss the impact of climate change as seen from the lens of health, agriculture, and infrastructure. This program was held on April 26, 2023, at the Ismaili Centre Toronto and was presented in partnership with the Aga Khan Museum and Aga Khan Park.
The fourth and final episode of The Ismaili Update: East Africa features highlights from the commencement ceremony of the Aga Khan University campus in #Kampala,#Uganda. At the event, Princess Zahra and the First Lady of Uganda expressed their hopes for what the ambitious project will mean for the lives of people in East Africa.
The Pearl of Africa for episode three of The Ismaili Update: East Africa. Host Mohsina Pirani takes us behind-the-scenes ahead of tomorrow’s commencement ceremony for the upcoming Aga Khan University campus in Kampala, Uganda.
The Ismaili Update with exclusive coverage of the inauguration of the Aga Khan Polyclinic in Stone Town #Zanzibar. This episode features the opening ceremony of the ultra-modern health clinic along with speeches from Princess Zahra and First Lady of Zanzibar, Her Excellency Mariam Mwinyi.
AgaKhan Polyclinic. In this episode, host Shamya Jaffer walks through the narrow streets of Stone Town with Dr Farouk Topan, who shares the story of the city’s Old #Dispensary and recounts the history of the Jamat in this part of the world.
The Ismaili sounds pleased to present Musarrat e Navroz performed by Taufiq Karmali. The song’s lyrics offer felicitations on the joyous occasion of Navroz — the first day of spring and the start of a new year.
The Ismaili sounds pleased to present Suhana Roz by a group of music artists from Pakistan. The song highlights how the occasion of Navroz gladdens our hearts with hopes of prosperity and rejuvenation.
On the occasion of Laylat al-Qadr, The Ismaili is pleased to present a rendition of the Hamd "Allah Hu," performed by Fitoor. Originally popularised by Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi, this devotional composition in Arabic and Urdu expresses reverence and admiration for Allah and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family).