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Category: Aga Khan Family

His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, President of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) Images, left to right: – 2 images on the left(August 1992): Richard Branson presenting His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV Virgin Atlantic Challenge Trophy on Destriero's record breaking Atlantic crossing. - bottom-left: (August 6, 1992) Destriero, an epitome of Italian naval technology, leaves behind the Ambrose Light in New York (USA), the skyscrapers of Manhattan and the Verrazzano bridge to embark on the record-breaking Atlantic Ocean crossing attempt – centre-right (August 1992): New York Yacht Club’s Columbus Atlantic Trophy being awarded to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV for Destriero setting a still-unbroken Atlantic crossing record. – top-right: Destriero, flying the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda burgee, crossed the Atlantic Ocean in record time (non-stop 3,106 miles in 58 hours, 34 minutes and 50 seconds, at an average speed of 53.09 knots). – bottom-right (June, 1983): Azzurra, in her first race for the Challenger Series of the 25th America’s Cup in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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Italy: Sports Diplomacy Video Tribute | His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV’s sincere wish that the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda would stand as an example and an inspiration

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  • Posted on March 8, 2025May 4, 2025

“We take this opportunity to remember with deep admiration and respect our Founder and President,…

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President of Kenya Awards Prince Rahim & Princess Zahra Aga Khan Highest Honour
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President of Kenya Awards Prince Rahim & Princess Zahra Aga Khan Highest Honour

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  • Posted on March 8, 2025March 8, 2025

NAIROBI Kenya, Mar 8 – President William Ruto of Kenya has conferred the prestigious Order…

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Rare, Never-Before-Seen Footage of the Late His Highness Aga Khan IV Speaking Italian
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Rare, Never-Before-Seen Footage of the Late His Highness Aga Khan IV

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  • Posted on March 7, 2025

A tribute video dedicated to His Highness the Aga Khan, beginning with a remembrance of…

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Gülru Necipoğlu, Director of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture Farrokh Derakhshani, and the Aga Khan in Dubai in 2016
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Gülru Necipoğlu: Honoring a Visionary Leader: Reflecting on His Highness the Aga Khan’s Legacy in Islamic Architecture at Harvard

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  • Posted on March 5, 2025March 4, 2025

In Memoriam Upon learning of the death of His Highness the Aga Khan, I was…

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Salina Jivani: Homage: Prince Karim Aga Khan IV
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Salina Jivani: Homage: Prince Karim Aga Khan IV

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  • Posted on March 5, 2025March 4, 2025

The life and legacy of a world-renowned visionary and global peace champion. February 4, 2025,…

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His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV - 1936-2025
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Dr Mohamed Keshavjee: Aga Khan IV — An Educational Legacy with a Contemporary Relevance

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  • Posted on March 5, 2025March 4, 2025

03 Mar 2025. Dr Mohamed Keshavjee for Institute of Ismaili Studies Tributes to His Late…

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Farrokh Derakhshani: Obituary: Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV

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  • Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Through his building programmes and the Aga Khan Award, the spiritual leader of the Shia…

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The Aga Khan walks around a biology class at the boys secondary school while visiting the five Ismaili-run schools in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on October 26, 1966.
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The Citizen Tanzania: In Memoriam: His Highness the Aga Khan IV

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  • Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Tanzania’s AKDN institutions pay tribute to Aga Khan, pledge to sustain his work. The Late…

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Address by Princess Zahra Aga Khan at AKU Tanzania Convocation for the Class of 2024
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Address by Princess Zahra Aga Khan at AKU Tanzania Convocation for the Class of 2024

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  • Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Despite the deep sorrow that we all feel at this time, today’s convocation remains an…

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Empowering Leaders for Tomorrow: Highlights from Aga Khan University Tanzania's 2024 Graduation Convocation
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Empowering Leaders for Tomorrow: Highlights from Aga Khan University Tanzania’s 2024 Graduation Convocation

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  • Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

The valedictorian speech at the Aga Khan University (AKU) Tanzania’s 2024 Graduation Convocation celebrated the…

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Empowering Communities Through Creativity and Confidence: Dr. Eunice Pallangyo's Message at AKU Tanzania's 20th Graduation Ceremony
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Empowering Communities Through Creativity and Confidence: Dr. Eunice Pallangyo’s Message at AKU Tanzania’s 20th Graduation Ceremony

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  • Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Aga Khan University (AKU) Tanzania celebrated its 20th graduation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic year,…

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The Citizen Tanzania: Aga Khan University celebrates its 20th graduation ceremony
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The Citizen Tanzania: Aga Khan University celebrates its 20th graduation ceremony

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  • Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

February 24, 2025 The university also honoured its founder and first chancellor, His Highness the…

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His Highness The Aga Khan, seen with the Director of the National Museum in Washington D.C., participates in a public programme titled 'Design in the Islamic World and Its Impact Beyond' on Wednesday January 26, 2005.
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The Citizen Tanzania: IN PHOTOS: His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV’s legacy of philanthropy and leadership

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  • Posted on March 3, 2025

Tanzanian President Suluhu Hassan joins world leaders in mourning the death of His Highness Aga…

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World Bank InfoDev Conference By His Late Highness Aga Khan IV. Washington D.C. (USA) 10 November 1999
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A Legacy of Collaboration: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and James D. Wolfensohn’s Partnership for Religious Engagement in Development

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  • Posted on March 2, 2025March 2, 2025

Faith in Action – A Special Partnership: The Aga Khan and James D. Wolfensohn By:…

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Inauguration of the Sunder Nursery, New Delhi, India (Video)
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Preserving Heritage: PM Modi Acknowledges Aga Khan’s Role in Restoring Sunder Nursery

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  • Posted on March 2, 2025March 2, 2025

During the 25th anniversary celebration of the Jahan-e-Khusrau programme in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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Prince Amyn Aga Khan conferred the Aga Khan Music Awards distinguished Patron’s Award

Canada | Dr. Zainub Verjee Inducted to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts

Canada | Shiza Hirani, Global Youth Advocate Honored with Outstanding Youth Philanthropist Award and the Henry Baker Scholar Award

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Interfaith

Portugal | Prince Aly Muhammad attends opening of chapel damaged in wildfires rebuilt with support from the Ismaili Imamat and Aga Khan Trust for Culture

Aga Khan’s Tribute to Pope Francis: A Loss for Humanity

The Interfaith Effort of Canada’s Ismaili Community: A 12,000-Pound Ramadan Food Drive

Strengthening Ties: Ismaili Imamat and São Tomé Formalize Collaboration

Global: Why the World Celebrates His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV | Constellation of Honours: Over 300 Accolades from 55 Countries

A Legacy of Collaboration: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and James D. Wolfensohn’s Partnership for Religious Engagement in Development

The Rev. Dr. Robert Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, Pays Tribute to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV: A Legacy of Compassion

The Drumlanrig Reconciliation Accords: A Historic Step Towards Jewish-Muslim Unity in the UK

Meditation and Contemplation 

The Light of the Divine

Islamic Art

The arts of the Fatimids, Mawlana Hazar Imam’s ancestors, continue to inspire

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Art & Culture

Canada | Concordia University to award Princess Zahra Aga Khan with an honorary doctorate at its spring 2025 convocation

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Celebrating Qur’anic Art: A Colloquium of Creativity and Scholarship at The Institute of Ismaili Studies

The Gulgee Museum in Karachi is a Son’s Tribute to a Master | Dawn Images

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The Daystar of Time – Poem by Sujjawal Ahmad

Taniya Dharani – a full-time artist empowering Ismaili artists and fostering a thriving art community

Books & Authors

The First Aga Khan – OPEN ACCESS to download or read online for free

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New Book | “Small Acts of Courage’ by Ali Velshi

New Book | “Love You Around the Universe and Back” by Mya Farial Mahedi and Zahra Mahedi

New Book | “Pari Needs A Mobility Aid” by Iffat Damji

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Make more room at the table’: Calgary writer [Anar Ali] deepens immigrant story with cop drama, Allegiance

Cookbook: All the Russ Without the Fuss by Reeshma Haji

“An Other World: The Fight for Freedom, Joy, and Belonging” by Hanif Fazal

Ginans

Aaye Reham Rahemaan by Imtiaz Fazalbhoy (Faiz)

Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

Ginans by Nargis Balolia

Ginan: Jaag jaagre tun jaag – Wake up, wake up, o you, wake up

Ginan: Ye mitthaa Muhammad naam – The name Muhammad is sweet

Ginans: Our Wonderful Tradition – Ismailimail launches a new series

Ginan: Sakhee maree aatam naa odhaar – O my Friend! O Saviour of my soul

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Ginan: Shaamku aavan(n)taa jo kahe – Those who inform about the arrival of the Imam

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Pir Sadardin’s Ginan: Hanif Gulamani’s rendition: Aasamaanee tambal

Ginan: Haq to paak tu baadshaah – You are the Truth and the Pure Majestic King

Ginan: Ham Dil Khālaq Yā Alī Tu(n)hī Ja Vase – O’ Lord, in my heart only you dwell

Zahir K. Dhalla: Nine Ginans of Nine Ismaili Pirs – Download Free eBook, available for 3 days

A Ginan on Love

Music in Ginans is vital for invoking specific emotions

Ginan: Ab teree mohabat lagee – Now I am in love with you

Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee USA Visit March 2018 – Welcome, Tribute & Intezari Ginan: Late Alijah Gulamhusein Gulamani and family

Ginan: Kheddo kheddo jemaani naavddi – Sail skillfully in the boat

Ginans with Translation

Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

Ginan: Ye mitthaa Muhammad naam – The name Muhammad is sweet

Ginan: Jaag jaagre tun jaag – Wake up, wake up, o you, wake up

Ginan: Shaamku aavan(n)taa jo kahe – Those who inform about the arrival of the Imam

Ginans: Our Wonderful Tradition – Ismailimail launches a new series

Ginan: Sakhee maree aatam naa odhaar – O my Friend! O Saviour of my soul

Ginan: Haq to paak tu baadshaah – You are the Truth and the Pure Majestic King

Ginan: Aaj aanand paamiya man ke – Today this mind (heart) has attained joy

Ginan: Navroz naa din sohaamnnaa – On the glorious day of Navroz

Ginan: Pahelaa Kartaa Jug Maa(n)he Shaahnaa – In the first age of Karta Lord’s…

Ginan: Swaami-ne saachu(n) karine sreviye – By considering the Imam to be true, be devoted to him

Ginan: Ab teree mohabat lagee – Now I am in love with you

Ginan: Aanand aanand kariyo rikhisaro – Rejoice, rejoice o believers!

Ginan: Kheddo kheddo jemaani naavddi – Sail skillfully in the boat

Ginan: Til bhaar tulannaa – Sesame seed’s weight will be accounted for

Ginan: Unchaa re kot bahu vechana – Your abode is at an elevated fort far away

Ginan: Dhan dhan aajno daaddlo – It is an auspicious day today

Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

Ginan: Hu(n) re piyaasi piya tere darshanki – I thirst, o Beloved, for a vision of You

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Persian Qasida: Let go of this entire ruse, O lover! Go mad, go mad!

A Diamond Jubilee tribute to Mawlana Hazar Imam – By Shafiq Ahmad, Asif Baig, Fakhir Baig

The spread of Sufism facilitated the cultivation of introspective religious poetry

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Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

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Persian Qasida: Amir Al Momenin, by Rukhsana Karmali

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Qasida: Ta Surato Paiwande Jahan Bud Ali Bud – Ali the ever present

Ali Goyam Ali Joyam || Kids Version || NsN Production

The Qasida is the devotional poetry of Ismailis of Persian heritage

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Qasidas with Translation

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

Shahid Akhtar Qalandar – Qasida: DUZ E DARYAE HAQIQATH

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Persian Qasida: Let go of this entire ruse, O lover! Go mad, go mad!

A Diamond Jubilee tribute to Mawlana Hazar Imam – By Shafiq Ahmad, Asif Baig, Fakhir Baig

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Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

Persian Qasida: Amir Al Momenin, by Rukhsana Karmali

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