Laylat al-Qadr
Laylat al-Qadr — the Night of Power — commemorates the night during which the first verses of the Holy Qur’an were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family). Ismaili Muslims observe Laylat al-Qadr on the 23rd night of Ramadan, in accordance with traditions received through Hazrat Ali and Hazrat Bibi Fatima.
FOCUS deploys full-scale relief effort to assist thousands of flood victims in Pakistan
FOCUS Pakistan has launched a significant relief effort in the wake of severe flooding that has caused widespread destruction in several of the country’s provinces. With its Search and Rescue Team, Community Emergency Response Teams and hundreds of volunteers, FOCUS has already delivered food, shelters and supplies to hundreds of affected households, with some 200 tonnes of relief goods en route to help thousands more.
Far East Jamat gathers in Penang for a day of sport, learning and fun
In June, Ismailis from Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur joined the Jamat in Penang, Malaysia for a sports day event that coincided with Father’s Day. Numerous activities were organised, but badminton and table tennis were the centrepiece competitions.
Scholarship opportunities abound; students need only apply
Each year, companies and charities offer more than $2 billion in private scholarships, which, in addition to being an attractive form of education financing, are also a prestigious form of recognition. But many scholarships go unfulfilled because nobody applies for them. Three students share tips from their scholarship successes.
Around the world
Africa
- Governor General of Canada awards medals to three Ismailis during visit to Congo •
- Performers join hands across the Indian Ocean to celebrate Africa at 2010 World Cup •
- Five-part international news programme sheds new light on human trafficking
Asia
- Jamat in Kabul comes together around week-long celebration of volunteerism •
- Imamat Day in Tajikistan marks 15 years of engagement in the country’s development •
- Performers join hands across the Indian Ocean to celebrate Africa at 2010 World Cup
Middle East
- Dubai Culture recognises Ismaili Centre as a patron of the arts •
- Ismaili Centre, Dubai joins with Architectural Heritage Society to host lecture series •
- My year of living livelihoods
Europe
- Video: Dr Reza Shah-Kazemi delivers the 2010 Yawm-e Ali lecture at the Ismaili Centre, London •
- Video: AKU President Firoz Rasul speaks on next 25 years of the Aga Khan University •
- Ismaili Community Ensemble features in London music festival that pays tribute to Ismaili Centre 25th anniversary
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