Imamat News
New films by Prince Hussain released on World Environment Day
3 June 2021
To coincide with World Environment Day, The Ismaili is pleased to present two short films produced by Prince Hussain, demonstrating the natural beauty of the oceans and the delicate ecosystems they support.
Roz-e-Nur: The day of light
24 May 2021
To celebrate the occasion of Roz-e-Nur this week, The Ismaili is pleased to share From a Thousand Years ago into the Next Millennium, a 93-minute film of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s historic first visit to the Tajikistan Jamat in May 1995.
Mawlana Hazar Imam congratulates AKU graduands for embarking on a path of service
21 May 2021
Graduation ceremonies often signify moments of avid hope and possibility. The Aga Khan University’s first ever global convocation was no different, as hundreds of graduands — all dressed in green convocation robes — celebrated with faculty, trustees, and guests, while a worldwide audience participated in the virtual festivities.
Maaza Mengiste delivers 8th Annual Pluralism Lecture
19 May 2021
Ethiopian-American novelist Maaza Mengiste delivered the Global Centre for Pluralism’s eighth Annual Pluralism Lecture today, 19 May, following opening remarks by Princess Zahra. The lecture, entitled “The Moment of Encounter: History, Disruptions, and Transformations” was held virtually, in partnership with the University of British Columbia.
Annual Pluralism Lecture to be held virtually on 19 May
12 May 2021
This year’s Annual Pluralism Lecture, presented by the Global Centre for Pluralism in partnership with the University of British Columbia, will be livestreamed on 19 May, and will feature opening remarks by Princess Zahra.
Talika Mubarak of Mawlana Hazar Imam, 21 March 2021
21 March 2021
Talika Mubarak of Mawlana Hazar Imam, 13 December 2020
12 December 2020
Salgirah programme to air on The Ismaili TV
8 December 2020
As the Jamat around the world looks forward to commemorating the 84th birthday of our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam, The Ismaili is pleased to present a two-day Salgirah programme on The Ismaili TV. Featuring a variety of content — from an inspiring theatre production to a special birthday party organised by children — we hope to entertain and inspire the Jamat on this joyous and special occasion.
Message from Mawlana Hazar Imam, 2 November 2020
2 November 2020
The Ismaili Imamat acquires the Palacete Leitão in Lisbon
13 October 2020
The Ismaili Imamat has acquired the Palacete Leitão located on Rua Marquês da Fronteira in Lisbon. The site is adjacent to the existing Palacete Henrique Mendonça, which on 11 July 2018, was designated by Mawlana Hazar Imam as the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat.
Talika Mubarak of Mawlana Hazar Imam, 11 July 2020
10 July 2020
Three-day programme to air on The Ismaili TV in celebration of Imamat Day
7 July 2020
The Ismaili TV is pleased to present an Imamat Day programme featuring a variety of content that is sure to entertain and inspire the Jamat over the course of three days.
