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Milad-un-Nabi

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:56:00 GMT

This week, Muslims around the world commemorate Milad-un-Nabi, literally meaning the “birth of the Prophet.”

Universities have a role in encouraging pluralist encounters says UBC President at inaugural Ismaili Centre Lecture

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 22:03:00 GMT

Speaking at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby, Professor Stephen J. Toope, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia said that creating an environment that fosters “global citizens” is crucial to seeing pluralism in action. His address marked the inauguration of The Ismaili Centre Lectures, a series of intellectually stimulating speaker-based events held at the Centre.

Mawlana Hazar Imam underscores the value of land planning in sustainable development during an address to the Urban Land Institute in Paris

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 20:07:00 GMT

Paris, 31 January 2012 — On the heels of being awarded the J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development, Mawlana Hazar Imam addressed a leadership dinner at the Urban Land Institute Europe Annual Conference held in Paris. In October 2011, the Urban Land Institute honoured Hazar Imam for his commitment to the highest standards of responsible development.

Dear World: Messages of hope and inspiration from Afghanistan

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:50:00 GMT

In Afghanistan, everyone has a story to tell — stories about the country’s people, their hopes for the future, of peace and development — yet most go untold. But when a Harvard student working at Roshan decided to launch a Dear World campaign, she gave new voice to the people of Afghanistan and to the many stories they have been waiting to tell.

Nutrition Centre: Five diet do's and don'ts for seniors

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:44:00 GMT

People today are living longer, but it’s not much fun if you suffer from conditions that hamper your quality of life. Nutrition plays an important role in preventing diet-related diseases. Here are five dietary tips geared specifically to seniors and those approaching their elder years.

Garden in the city will draw from the past to connect communities today and tomorrow

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:01:00 GMT

Over the past year, the construction of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park on Wynford Drive has seen immense progress. Integral to their overall design, the Park will connect the Ismaili Centre and the Aga Khan Museum, offering a welcoming green space to visitors.

Aga Khan Award for Architecture app is now available

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:27:00 GMT

The AKDN has launched a mobile app featuring the winners of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture over the past three decades. The app is available for free in the iTunes App Store and is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices, and includes video, photographs, drawings and descriptions of each of the winning projects.

Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam is awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Ottawa

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:29:00 GMT

At a special convocation ceremony held on 13 January 2012 at the University of Ottawa, Mawlana Hazar Imam was awarded the honorary degree Doctor of the University for his service to humanity.

Mawlana Hazar Imam receives honorary doctorate from the University of Ottawa; lauds Canada for “what it can do for others”

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMT

Ottawa, 13 January 2012 — At a special convocation ceremony held this morning at the University of Ottawa, Mawlana Hazar Imam was awarded the honorary degree Doctor of the University for his service to humanity. The convocation was presided over by University of Ottawa Chancellor Huguette Labelle, in what was her last official event following an 18-year tenure as Chancellor.

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Canada to receive honorary doctorate from the University of Ottawa

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:26:00 GMT

Ottawa, 12 January 2012 — Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Canada today, landing in Ottawa this evening. Tomorrow, Hazar Imam will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Ottawa.

Ismaili Community Ensemble to celebrate the value of diversity through music and art

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 15:50:00 GMT

As it prepares for its January 2012 concert, the UK Ismaili Community Ensemble has found resonance with the values of the forthcoming London 2012 Olympic Games. The celebration of cultural diversity, finding ways to inspire and involve young people, and leaving a positive legacy in London through social cohesion and cultural participation are notions that are shared by the Ensemble and have influenced the music it has created.

Nutrition Centre: Dietary magnesium helps maintain a healthy heart

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:37:00 GMT

Magnesium is essential for good health and particularly important for keeping the heart beating at a steady rhythm. Researchers at Harvard University conducted a 26 year study among women to find out if it protects the heart from sudden rhythm failures. They discovered that women, like men, are 34 per cent less likely to die from sudden heart rhythm failures if they eat a sufficient amount of magnesium.

New jamatkhanas in Northern Pakistan serve as catalysts for improving quality of life

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:37:00 GMT

Part of a seismically unstable zone that is prone to earthquakes, floods, landslides and droughts, Pakistan's northern region has long been home to a signifiant Ismaili population. Several new purpose-built jamatkhana projects blend traditional building with new disaster-resistant techniques. From design and construction to finished product, the new structures offer a model to uplifit the quality of habitat throughout the region.

Shaping the world around them through grassroots service

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:55:00 GMT

Described as grassroots because they are led by concerned citizens rather than governments or established institutions, such community action initiatives can be a powerful means in addressing difficult issues. Some Ismailis are successfully using grassroots action to magnify the impact of their volunteer work.

Opportunities abound at Africa conference hosted at the Ismaili Centre, London

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:45:00 GMT

A weekend-long Opportunity Africa conference held at the Ismaili Centre, London hinted at what is already spreading across the continent. With a growing middle class, an impending housing market boom, an infrastructure deficit waiting to be filled, and a common East African financial market on the horizon, Africa is a focal point for new expansion and entrepreneurship.

Nutrition Centre: Teach children to enjoy eating vegetables and fruit with positive persistence

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:58:00 GMT

Few children are born with a liking for every vegetable, but researchers wondered if infants could learn to enjoy a specific vegetable, and how many tastes it would take. Their studies show that while it may take more than 10 attempts to get the child to try something new, with encouragement children can get used to flavours, textures and consistency of food.

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Fri, 9 Dec 2011 03:12:00 GMT

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