Diamond Jubilee News

Her Majesty the Queen this evening hosted a dinner at Windsor Castle to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam
Her Majesty the Queen this evening hosted a dinner at Windsor Castle to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam
Her Majesty the Queen hosts Mawlana Hazar Imam at Windsor Castle
Her Majesty the Queen hosts Mawlana Hazar Imam at Windsor Castle
7 March 2018

Her Majesty the Queen today hosted a dinner at Windsor Castle to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam.

Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation with Ismaili Council for India Vice-President Munir Merchant, before his departure from Mumbai, completing a 10-day Diamond Jubilee visit to India.
Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation with Ismaili Council for India Vice-President Munir Merchant, before his departure from Mumbai, completing a 10-day Diamond Jubilee visit to India.
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs India
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs India
2 March 2018

Following the Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Mumbai, Mawlana Hazar Imam departed India, concluding his 10-day Diamond Jubilee visit to the country. Leaders of the Jamat gathered at Mumbai airport to bid him farewell.

Mawlana Hazar Imam shares a light moment with the Jamat at the Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Mumbai.
Mawlana Hazar Imam shares a light moment with the Jamat at the Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Mumbai.
Mawlana Hazar Imam graces India Jamat with Darbar
Mawlana Hazar Imam graces India Jamat with Darbar
2 March 2018

On the final day of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to India, the Jamat of Western India gathered on the grounds of Mumbai University's Kalina campus as Mawlana Hazar Imam graced them with a Diamond Jubilee Darbar.

Mawlana Hazar Imam shares a light moment with the Jamat at the Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Mumbai.
Mawlana Hazar Imam shares a light moment with the Jamat at the Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Mumbai.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to India
1 March 2018

If you missed the screenings in Jamatkhana, the film of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee visit to India is now available online. This 50-minute film recounts the history of the Ismaili Imamat in India, preparations by the Jamat, and the programme undertaken by Mawlana Hazar Imam during his 10-day visit to the country.

Shri C. Vidyasagar Rao, Honourable Governor of Maharashtra in conversation with Mawlana Hazar Imam at the Raj Bhavan.  
Shri C. Vidyasagar Rao, Honourable Governor of Maharashtra in conversation with Mawlana Hazar Imam at the Raj Bhavan.  
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Governor and Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Governor and Chief Minister of Maharashtra
1 March 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam met with Honourable Shri C. Vidyasagar Rao, Governor of Maharashtra at the Raj Bhavan on 01 March.

President of the Ismaili Council for Western India Aslam Lilani and his wife welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam with a bouquet of flowers upon his arrival in Mumbai.
President of the Ismaili Council for Western India Aslam Lilani and his wife welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam with a bouquet of flowers upon his arrival in Mumbai.
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Mumbai
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Mumbai
28 February 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Mumbai today on the final stop of his Diamond Jubilee visit to India. He was received at the airport by Prof. Ram Shinde, Cabinet Minister, Government for Maharashtra for Water Conservation and Protocol; Shri. Raj Gopal Deora, Principal Secretary of Protocol; and Shri. JaiJeet Singh, Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra; along with leaders of the Jamat.

Honourable Governor Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan presents Mawlana Hazar Imam with a gift at the Raj Bhavan on the occasion of his visit to Hyderabad.
Honourable Governor Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan presents Mawlana Hazar Imam with a gift at the Raj Bhavan on the occasion of his visit to Hyderabad.
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Governor and Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Governor and Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana
26 February 2018

On the eighth day of his Diamond Jubilee visit to India, Mawlana Hazar Imam met with Honourable Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan, Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana at the Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad. 

Mukhi Saheb and Mukhiani Saheba of Darkhana Jamatkhana Asif and Shahina Merchant, along with Kamadia Saheb and Kamadiani Saheba Nadirshah and Shelina Govani welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam to Mumbai.

Hazar Imam arrives in Mumbai 2018

Mukhi Saheb and Mukhiani Saheba of Darkhana Jamatkhana Asif and Shahina Merchant, along with Kamadia Saheb and Kamadiani Saheba Nadirshah and Shelina Govani welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam to Mumbai.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Mumbai
26 February 2018

Earlier today, Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Mumbai on the final stop of his official 10-day visit to India. 

Inauguration of the Sunder Nursery

Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam inaugurates Sunder Nursery
25 February 2018

The Aga Khan Trust for Culture commenced conservation and landscaping works at Sunder Nursery in 2007. The area has since flourished into a park comprising of formal and informal gardens, water features, orchards, pavilions, bird habitats, and a sunken amphitheatre for cultural events and festivals. The Mughal-inspired central areas feature marble fountains and flowing water set amidst geometric flower beds, and raised pathways.

Mawlana Hazar Imam is greeted by Jamati leaders upon his arrival in Hyderabad during his Diamond Jubilee visit to India.

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Hyderabad

Mawlana Hazar Imam is greeted by Jamati leaders upon his arrival in Hyderabad during his Diamond Jubilee visit to India.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Hyderabad
25 February 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam was received by Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana Mr Mohammed Mahmood Ali, as well as leaders of the Jamat upon his arrival in Hyderabad 26 February.

Mawlana Hazar Imam is greeted by Jamati leaders upon his arrival in Hyderabad during his Diamond Jubilee visit to India.
Mawlana Hazar Imam is greeted by Jamati leaders upon his arrival in Hyderabad during his Diamond Jubilee visit to India.
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Hyderabad
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Hyderabad
25 February 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Hyderabad earlier today, on the third stop of his Diamond Jubilee visit to India.

Mawlana Hazar Imam is welcomed by President Shri Ram Nath Kovind upon his arrival at the Presidential Estate in Rajpath, New Delhi.
Mawlana Hazar Imam is welcomed by President Shri Ram Nath Kovind upon his arrival at the Presidential Estate in Rajpath, New Delhi.
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with President of India
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with President of India
23 February 2018

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, received Mawlana Hazar Imam at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Presidential Estate in Rajpath, New Delhi.