Photo: Courtesy of Dr Farid Esack
Women of diverse backgrounds exchange stories and ideas at the International Women’s Day event held at the Ismaili Centre, London. Photo: Sadrudin Verjee
Following a talk he delivered at The Institute of Ismaili Studies in December 2009, Eboo Patel converses with audience members about the work of his Interfaith Youth Core. Photo: Courtesy of The Institute of Ismaili Studies
Alnoor Merchant, Head Librarian and Keeper of the Ismaili collections at The Institute of Ismaili Studies in London, speaks about the origins of historic artefacts in the Aga Khan Museum collection at the University of Texas at Arlington. Photo: Shezad Manjee
Rozina Issani and her guide Kate cross the finish line at the third annual Joe’s Team Triathlon in Muskoka, Ontario. Photo: Courtesy of Rozina Issani

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From the archive

December 2007

Rethinking savings strategies

The transformation of demographic trends in the European Union have led to a reshaping of the economic environment as well.  In light of these changes, members of the European Jamat need to re-evaluate their savings strategies and career choices in order to ensure financial security.

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Breakfast provides quick and easy fuel to start the day

Eggs for breakfast provide a good source of protein and quite filling. Photo: Olgica Krasic (sxc.hu/LoraPalmer)

After a good night’s rest, your body needs fuel to kick-start the day. Everyone should make breakfast a habit, especially children. It provides energy throughout the day and improves your ability to concentrate.

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The shared value of religious pluralism — A conversation with Eboo Patel (Part 1)

Eboo Patel, founder and Executive Director of the Interfaith Youth Core, a Chicago-based institution building the global interfaith youth movement, addressing an audience at The Institute of Ismaili Studies in London. Photo: Courtesy of The Institute of Ismaili Studies

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.

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Ismaili volunteers stand front and centre as Olympics get underway in Vancouver

Ismaili youth were enthusiastic to volunteer as Olympic Ambassadors and welcome the world to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Games. Photo: Riyaz Lalani

As the 2010 Winter Olympic Games got underway in Vancouver, hundreds of Ismaili volunteers officially became ambassadors to the world. Donning green-coloured jackets, these Olympic Ambassadors have been welcoming tourists and athletes, providing information and directions, and managing queues and crowds in Vancouver City Centre.

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Participants began their day soon after sunrise, with warm-up exercises to get limber ahead of the day’s cycling.

Participants began their day soon after sunrise, with warm-up exercises to get limber ahead of the day’s cycling.

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Originally from Syria, Tahleeleh’s performances are rooted in the musical tradition of the Levant and follow the form of a takht sharqi, or traditional Eastern ensemble. The group is led by the choir master of the Grand Mosque of Damascus, Sheikh Hamzeh Chakour. Their instruments include the oud, the nay, the riqq and the qanun.

Originally from Syria, Tahleeleh’s performances are rooted in the musical tradition of the Levant and follow the form of a takht sharqi, or traditional Eastern ensemble. The group is led by the choir master of the Grand Mosque of Damascus, Sheikh Hamzeh Chakour. Their instruments include the oud, the nay, the riqq and the qanun.

Videos

Mawlana Hazar Imam is welcomed to to Mozambique on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee.

 
 
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