Golden Jubilee

Mawlana Hazar Imam completed his 50th year as the Imam of the Ismaili community on 11 July 2007. Fifty years ago, at the age of 20, Hazar Imam succeeded his grandfather, Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, as the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.

Prince Amyn inaugurates the Ismaili Economic Forum

Upon arriving at the Ismaili Centre Dubai, Prince Amyn is received by Vice-President Wazir Daredia of the Ismaili Council for the UAE and LIF Chairman Azim Lakhani. Photo: Ally Production Fze

The Ismaili Economic Forum was opened by Prince Amyn on 26 April 2008, amidst a gathering of Ismaili economic and business leaders at the Ismaili Centre Dubai. Focusing on the theme of Strategic Business Alliances, the Forum provides a platform for collaboration on economic opportunities and addressing common challenges.

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Opening of the Ismaili Centre Dubai

The entrance of the Ismaili Centre Dubai is adorned by fountains, trees and a five-arched teak and meranti portico. Photo: Gary Otte

Mawlana Hazar Imam officially opened the Ismaili Centre Dubai on 26 March 2008. Information about the opening of the Centre, including the press release, Mawlana Hazar Imam's speech, videos, photographs and fact sheets can be found here.

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UAE Jamat prepares in anticipation of Golden Jubilee visit

Aga Khan Scouts and Guides rehearsing a flute performance.

With only hours remaining before Mawlana Hazar Imam’s expected arrival in the United Arab Emirates, there is an air of excitement and anticipation as the Jamat prepares for an historic visit.

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Golden Jubilee Imamat Day

Volunteers in Dubai performing a garba. Photo: Ally

11 July 2007 marked the unison of Ismailis of different nationalities, cultures and backgrounds gathered in various regional venues in the Middle East to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their Imam. Irrespective of the geographical settings, whether it be Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, the celebrations were memorable.

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The Golden Jubilee Year

Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses leaders of the Jamat who had come to pay homage, on behalf of the Jamat, on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee. Photo: AKDN/Aziz Islamshah

Mawlana Hazar Imam's Golden Jubilee Inaugral Ceremony launched the Golden Jubilee year - July 2007 - July 2008. Please visit this section of our site for the latest information on the events pertaining to the Golden Jubilee year.  This includes the Inaugral Ceremony held in Aiglemont, France and Mawlana Hazar Imam's visits during the Jubilee year.

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