Introduction

The Shia Ismaili Muslims are a community of ethnically and culturally diverse peoples living in over 25 countries around the world, united in their allegiance to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan (known to the Ismailis as Mawlana Hazar Imam) as the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader), and direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family).

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Mawlana Hazar Imam attends dinner with Tanzanian Jamati leaders

Mawlana Hazar Imam applauds during the dinner with Tanzanian institutional leaders. Photo: Zahur Ramji

Dar es Salaam, 7 July 2011 — On the eve of his departure from Tanzania, Mawlana Hazar Imam attended a dinner with the leadership of the Tanzanian Jamat. Hazar Imam is expected to meet with the entire Tanzanian Jamat before concluding the first leg of his East African tour.

Mawlana Hazar Imam is presented with a bouquet of flowers upon his arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam. Photo: Zahur Ramji

Dar es Salaam, 4 July 2011 — Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived at Dar es Salaam airport this evening, commencing his Jamati visit to Tanzania. Eagerly awaiting the Imam, the Jamat has been busy making preparations for the visit and celebrating with traditional festivities.

Participants parade into the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam during the opening ceremony of the 2009 Unity Games. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Council for Tanzania

In April, the 2009 Unity Games held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania drew Jamati members from all over the country, as well as Kenya, Uganda and even Canada to compete in the spirit of brotherhood. Athletes were joined by spectators who also came to celebrate an enjoyable experience for all.

Fine form being displayed at a soccer match between Dar es Salaam and Morogoro. Photo: Courtesy AKYSB, Tanzania

Members of the Jamat from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda participated in an array of sporting events in Dar es Salaam over the holiday weekend in December 2007.

Golden Jubilee
Archive

Fifty years after he became the Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, the global Jamat commemorated Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Golden Jubilee with special events and activities around the world that took place between 11 July 2007 – 13 December 2008.

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Ismaili Centres
Around the World

The Ismaili Centres are symbolic markers of the permanent presence of the Ismaili community in the regions in which they are established.
Architecturally unique, each building is a safeguard and a symbol of the core values of the Ismaili Muslim community.

Introduction

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Mawlana Hazar Imam attends dinner with Tanzanian Jamati leaders

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam plays host to the 2009 Unity Games

Gearing up for the Golden Jubilee Games

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Golden Jubilee
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Ismaili Studies

Nutrition
Centre

Aga Khan
Development Network

Ismaili Centres
Around the World