Golden Jubilee
On 11 July 2007, Mawlana Hazar Imam completed 50 years as Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismailis. Fifty years ago, at the age of 20, he succeeded his grandfather, Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, as the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims.
Central Asia visit
Friday, 7 November
On the final day of his visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, Mawlana Hazar Imam undertook a busy agenda of activities. Hazar Imam’s departure from the country marked the end of his Golden Jubilee visit to Central Asia.
Firoz Rasul: Aga Khan University’s vision for growth
The AKDN Speaker Series seeks to inform the Jamat about volunteer opportunities for those who wish to offer a nazrana of time and knowledge. The next event features President Firoz Rasul of the Aga Khan University who will discuss the University’s vision for growth.
Under the Eaves of Architecture
Philip Jodidio, educated at Harvard where he studied economics and art history, has written more than 50 books on architecture around the world. Jodidio recently finished Under the Eaves of Architecture The Aga Khan: Builder and Patron. Anar Simpson, International Editor, TheIsmaili.org, talks with Jodidio about this book.
Ali to Karim ends USA tour with final performance in Houston
After captivating the Jamat and, in a special way, bringing the history of the Ismaili Imams so close to the Jamat during their tour of the United States, the cast and crew of ALI TO KARIM: A Tribute to the Ismaili Imams share their parting reflections and memories of what the experience was like for them."
