RAYS OF LIGHT ambassadors assist a member of the Edmonton Jamat to register in advance of the exhibition’s Canadian premiere. Photo: Phil Musani
Participants take a keen interest in the music session during the National Youth Camp. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Pakistan
People whose waist is bigger than their hips are at greater risk of certain chronic diseases. Photo: FybridPhotos / Marta Rybak
Professor Charles Correa addresses the audience at a gathering held at the Ismaili Centre, London in his honour. Photo: Al-Nur Sunderji
Dr Farhad Daftary (right) and Dr Derryl MacLean engage in an on-stage conversation as part of the launch of the publication "Fortresses of the Intellect" at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby. Photo: Sultan Baloo

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The Shia Ismaili Muslims are a community of ethnically and culturally diverse peoples living in over 25 countries around the
world, united in their allegiance to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan (known to the Ismailis as Mawlana Hazar Imam) as
the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader), and direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family).
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From the archive

February 2010

Ismaili volunteers stand front and centre as Olympics get underway in Vancouver

As the 2010 Winter Olympic Games got underway in Vancouver, hundreds of Ismaili volunteers officially became ambassadors to the world. Donning green-coloured jackets, these Olympic Ambassadors have been welcoming tourists and athletes, providing information and directions, and managing queues and crowds in Vancouver City Centre.

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Culture is a trampoline for development says Mawlana Hazar Imam, speaking at UNESCO conference in China

Mawlana Hazar Imam participates in a panel discussion on Culture in the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda. Photo: AKDN / Katharina Hesse

Hangzhou, China, 15 May 2013 — Mawlana Hazar Imam delivered the keynote address today at the Hangzhou International Congress "Culture: Key to Sustainable Development" organised by UNESCO, the People’s Republic of China and the Hangzhou Municipal Government. The Congress provided the very first global forum to discuss the role of culture in sustainable development, with participation of the global community and major international stakeholders representing 82 countries.

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Maintaining mental wellbeing in times of economic difficulty

Mental health is strongly linked to socioeconomic conditions; job security and steady incomes predict good mental health, while unemployment, debt and poor housing are significant contributors to poor mental health. Copyright: TheIsmaili.org

Positive mental health allows an individual to cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively and contribute to their community and family. But changes in socioeconomic conditions can impact mental wellbeing. In times of economic difficulty, it is particularly important to maintain and improve our mental health and lifestyles.

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Mawlana Hazar Imam announces the engagement of Prince Rahim

Prince Rahim and Ms Kendra Spears. Photo: Gary Otte

On 26 April 2013, Mawlana Hazar Imam announced the engagement of his eldest son, Prince Rahim, to Ms Kendra Spears of Seattle, Washington, the United States.

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Photographs

Acrobats performing at the NSF 2010 awards ceremony.

Acrobats performing at the NSF 2010 awards ceremony.

Galleries

Aab-e-Safa set.

Aab-e-Safa set.

Videos

Eboo Patel, founder and Executive Director of the Interfaith Youth Core, a Chicago-based institution building the global interfaith youth movement, addressed an audience at The Institute of Ismaili Studies in London in December 2009. (Clip 2 of 4)

 
 
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