• Young Ismaili girls and boys carry the Ismaili Flag with pride. Photo: Moez Visram (Hakim Sons)
  • Members of the Jamat celebrate at the International Bazaar. Photo: Akber Dewji (Hakim Sons)
  • Golden Jubilee Games Logo. Photo: Celebrations Global Limited
  • Men’s basketball final – Canada vs. United States. Photo: Moez Visram  (Hakim Sons)
  • A fitting finale for the Golden Jubilee Games. Photo: Akber Dewji (Hakim Sons)
 

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Video: Closing Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Games

A fitting finale for the Golden Jubilee Games. Photo: Akber Dewji (Hakim Sons)

The inaugural Golden Jubilee Games came to a close on 29 June 2008, following seven days of international brotherhood, intense athleticism, and a celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Jubilee through sport. The Closing Ceremony was attended by Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya.

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Golden Jubilee Games photo gallery

Golden Jubilee Games Logo. Photo: Celebrations Global Limited

Pictures from the Golden Jubilee Games

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Video: Sport action

Men’s basketball final – Canada vs. United States. Photo: Moez Visram  (Hakim Sons)

A compilation of clips taken from various sports played at the Golden Jubilee Games.

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Video: Celebrating the Games

 Photo: Amin Lalani (Hakim Sons)

Ismaili teams from countries around the world join together in celebrating the Games through the Swahili song Jambo!

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Video: International Bazaar and Carnivale Ya Kenya

Members of the Jamat celebrate at the International Bazaar. Photo: Akber Dewji (Hakim Sons)

On the eve of the Opening Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Games, an International Bazaar and Carnivale Ya Kenya was held, showcasing the history and cultural traditions of Jamats and the countries in which they live.

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Video: Opening Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Games

 Photo: Akber Dewji (Hakim Sons)

Twelve hundred energised athletes paraded onto the grounds of the Aga Khan Sports Centre as 4 000 spectators watched in eager anticipation. A new moment in Ismaili history was created — Jamat from around the world witnessed the Opening Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Games.

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Video: Let the journey begin

Members of Team Canada arrive for Registration at the GJG Village. Photo: Akber Dewji (Hakim Sons)

Ismailis from all over the world arrive in Kenya for the Golden Jubilee Games.

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