Navroz
On the 21st of March, Ismaili Muslims worldwide observe Navroz (Nowruz), a festival celebrated in many Muslim communities and cultures, particularly those belonging to the Shia. For many communities, it marks the beginning of a new year and the first day of spring. More generally, it signifies a time of spiritual renewal and physical rejuvenation, as well as the spirit of gratitude for blessings and an outlook of hope and optimism towards the future.
The shared value of religious pluralism — A conversation with Eboo Patel (Part 1)
In the first of a two-part series, TheIsmaili.org spoke with Eboo Patel, the Founder and Executive Director of Interfaith Youth Core, an organisation that promotes mutual respect and pluralism among young people from different religious traditions. Patel shares his understanding of religious pluralism and explains what motivates him in his work.
Video: Alnoor Merchant discusses the Aga Khan Museum collection and Muslim patronage of the arts
As part of a tour of several US centres, Alnoor Merchant from The Institute of Ismaili Studies spoke at the University of Texas in Arlington about the origins of historic artefacts in the Aga Khan Museum collection, and the role of patrons in the history of Islamic Art.
Trial without sight: How one woman’s triumph against the odds allowed her to give back to society
Imagine swimming 750 metres, then biking 20 kilometres, and finally running 5 kilometres in a span of a few hours. Sounds like an intense physical challenge? How about taking this on without your sense of sight? Rozina Issani shares her inspiring personal story.
Around the world
Africa
- Novel approach to Early Childhood Education in Africa is creating a valuable legacy •
- Ugandan Vice President speaks at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby •
- Mombasa group offers support to families of children with medical needs
Asia
- Jamati member from Australia earns second prize in Divisional Toastmasters competition •
- Fatal landslide in Hunza Valley threatens to flood villages •
- A summer adventure: FOCUS Hike4Life in Kyrgyzstan
Middle East
- Ismaili Centre, Dubai joins with Architectural Heritage Society to host lecture series •
- My year of living livelihoods •
- London exhibition provides insight into the life and legacy of a prominent Persian ruler
Europe
- New breed of social entrepreneurs foster ethical enterprise •
- Ismaili Centre plays host to the 2009 Lisbon Forum •
- Mawlana Hazar Imam receives “Prix de l’Entrepreneur philanthropique de l’année 2009”
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