Diamond Jubilee News

Prince Hussain and Prince Aly Muhammad joined members of the Jamat for an International Talent Showcase performance at Portugal Pavillion Canopy in Lisbon.
Prince Hussain and Prince Aly Muhammad joined members of the Jamat for an International Talent Showcase performance at Portugal Pavillion Canopy in Lisbon.
Prince Hussain and Prince Aly Muhammad join Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Lisbon
Prince Hussain and Prince Aly Muhammad join Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Lisbon
7 July 2018

Prince Hussain and Prince Aly Muhammad attended the Diamond Jubilee Celebration on 8 July, to join members of the Jamat in viewing films, exhibitions, galleries, and performances by artists from around the world.

7 July 2018

The Portuguese Jamat had an opportunity to showcase their talents at the Pátio Mela. Bem Vindo a Portugal (Welcome to Portugal), featured artists of all ages from across the Portugal jurisdiction Jamat, performing for the audience.

Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Centro de Congressos after gracing the Portugal jurisdiction Jamat with a Mulaqat.
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Centro de Congressos after gracing the Portugal jurisdiction Jamat with a Mulaqat.
Mawlana Hazar Imam grants Mulaqat in Portugal
Mawlana Hazar Imam grants Mulaqat in Portugal
7 July 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam graced the Portugal jurisdiction Jamat with a Mulaqat at Centro de Congressos in Lisbon on 7 July 2018. Hazar Imam also met with the Jamat at the Ismaili Centre Lisbon earlier in the day.

Late Night In Lisboa - Day three

Video: Late night in Lisboa - day three
6 July 2018

Highlights of the all the events on day three of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration - Lisboa 2018.

6 July 2018

Today marked day three of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration - Lisboa 2018, which included the first International Talent Showcase, a Chai and Chat with Naseerudin Shah, and more. 

6 July 2018

Today marked day two of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration - Lisboa 2018, which included Mawlana Hazar Imam's arrival to Lisbon, as well as a number of Jubilee Arts events and activities, and more. 

Mawlana Hazar Imam waves to members of the Jamat gathered at Parque Eduardo VII to welcome him to Portugal.

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Portugal

Mawlana Hazar Imam waves to members of the Jamat gathered at Parque Eduardo VII to welcome him to Portugal.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Portugal
5 July 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Lisbon this afternoon to mark the conclusion of his Diamond Jubilee year, commemorating 60 years of his Imamat. Upon his arrival at the airport, Mawlana Hazar Imam was presented with military honours by the Air Base Commander and was greeted by state and government officials as well as leaders of the Jamat and the Aga Khan Development Network.

Cheb Khaled performs “C’est la vie” at the “Kings of Rhythm” concert in Lisbon.
Cheb Khaled performs “C’est la vie” at the “Kings of Rhythm” concert in Lisbon.
Global sounds come alive at “Kings of Rhythm”
Global sounds come alive at “Kings of Rhythm”
5 July 2018

Launching the first day of the weeklong Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Lisbon, the Kings of Rhythm concert energised the Jamat gathered in Lisbon from around the world.

5 July 2018

Today marked day one of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration - Lisboa 2018, where the global Jamat were welcomed to Portugal with a number of events organised by Jubilee Arts, Pátio Mela, Exhibitions, and Jubilee Concerts.

Mukhi Saheb, Mukhiani Saheba, Kamadia Saheb, and Kamadiani Saheba of Lisbon Darkhana welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam upon his arrival in Portugal.
Mukhi Saheb, Mukhiani Saheba, Kamadia Saheb, and Kamadiani Saheba of Lisbon Darkhana welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam upon his arrival in Portugal.
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Portugal
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Portugal
4 July 2018

At the invitation of the Government of Portugal, Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Lisbon this afternoon to mark the conclusion of his Diamond Jubilee year, commemorating 60 years of his Imamat. Global celebrations began on 11 July 2017 and conclude over the next week at the Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Lisbon, Portugal.

Lisbon's renowned Parque das Nações will host the weeklong Diamond Jubilee Celebration.
Lisbon's renowned Parque das Nações will host the weeklong Diamond Jubilee Celebration.
Global Jamat comes together for Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Global Jamat comes together for Diamond Jubilee Celebration
3 July 2018

Thousands of Ismailis from Jamats around the world have gathered in Lisbon, Portugal for the launch of an historic celebration, to mark the conclusion of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee. 

Mawlana Hazar Imam and HRH The Prince of Wales unveil a plaque to commemorate the opening of the Aga Khan Centre on 26 June 2018.
Mawlana Hazar Imam and HRH The Prince of Wales unveil a plaque to commemorate the opening of the Aga Khan Centre on 26 June 2018.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to the UK
29 June 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam visited London in June 2018 for his Diamond Jubilee visit to the United Kingdom. The full film of the visit is now available online. This 36-minute film recounts the preparations by the UK Jamat, and the programme undertaken by Mawlana Hazar Imam during his visit.