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Category: Egypt

  • Egypt

Aswan, Egypt: Om Habibeh Foundation Raises Awareness About Coronavirus

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020

As part of its efforts to raise awareness of COVID-19 among disadvantaged and marginalised communities,…

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  • Egypt

Cairo beyond the pyramids: The ultimate itinerary

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 16, 2019August 16, 2019

LINING THE BANKS of the Nile River, Cairo is a fusion of ancient. Churches are built…

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  • Egypt

The Incredible Story of Museum of Islamic Art in Egypt

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 27, 2019June 26, 2019

With more than 100,000 antiquities from India, China, Iran, Arabia, Syria, Egypt, North Africa and…

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  • Egypt

Kahk: Cookies with History

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 4, 2019June 3, 2019

During the last ten days of Ramadan, it is not uncommon to find women, men,…

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  • Egypt

Egypt- The Story Behind Ramadan Lantern

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

(MENAFN – Daily News Egypt) The month of Ramadan has been associated with a number…

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  • Egypt

New Tomb Discovered in Aga Khan Cemetery in West Aswan

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  • Posted on April 23, 2019

CAIRO – 23 April 2019: The Egyptian-Italian archaeological mission operating in the Aga Khan cemetery…

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  • Architecture

Egypt: Ministry of Tourism support Al-Moez Street with renovations

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019

CAIRO – 2 April 2019: The Ministry of Antiquities announced that it has accepted the…

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  • Egypt

The Shia Century: A case for the study of Islam’s ‘other’ history

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 1, 2019April 1, 2019

Those few students in Britain who study Islamic history by and large learn the Sunni…

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  • Aga Khan Foundation

Egypt: Minister of Antiquities cooperates with Aga Khan Foundation to restore monuments

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 24, 2019January 25, 2019

CAIRO – 23 January 2019: Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anani convened with the director of…

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  • Civilization

Egyptian archaeological mission working at the Aga Khan site in Aswan’s west bank since 2014 has discovered 20 tombs

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 1, 2018September 30, 2018

CAIRO – 20 September 2018: An Egyptian archaeological mission working at the Aga Khan site…

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2018 World Cup: Mo Salah’s popularity is changing perceptions of Muslims in the UK | Vox
  • Egypt

2018 World Cup: Mo Salah’s popularity is changing perceptions of Muslims in the UK | Vox

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 15, 2018

Ismailimail readers know community’s enthusiasm for sports, particularly football (soccer). As the world cup is…

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 Aga Khan Trust for Culture to restore Mamluk Mosque in Darb Al Ahmar, Egypt
  • Egypt

 Aga Khan Trust for Culture to restore Mamluk Mosque in Darb Al Ahmar, Egypt

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 1, 2018

MoU to renovate Altinbugha al-Maridani mosque signed CAIRO – Ministry of Antiquities and the Aga…

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  • Aga Khan Foundation

Om Habibeh Foundation was established by Mata Salamat in Aswan to improve the quality of life of residents

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on June 12, 2017June 12, 2017

“Aswan and the people of Aswan have a place of deep affection in my heart…

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Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan - Constellation of Honours (image credit: UNHCR)
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Prince Sadruddin’s Constellation of Honors: Decorations & Distinctions

  • by AM
  • Posted on April 18, 2017May 17, 2017

While resources on the internet summarize world wide honors invested on Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan,…

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Lecture at the Aga Khan Museum: The Fatimid Architecture of Egypt
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Lecture at the Aga Khan Museum: The Fatimid Architecture of Egypt

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 13, 2017February 12, 2017

Tuesday, February 21, 8:15 pm Discover the contributions the Fatimids made to the architectural history…

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  • Award for Architecture

The relevance & impact of Cairo’s Al-Azhar Park in sustainable development featured at Paris’ Institute du Monde Arabe exhibit on Gardens of the East – Alhambra to Taj Mahal

  • by AM
  • Posted on June 1, 2016May 18, 2017

Discover the genesis of the the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Al-Azhar Park in Cairo, the Alhambra in Granada and the Test Garden in Algiers and the difference the gardens continue to make in their communities.

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Video: Optimism for Africa: Highlights from Africa 2016 conference where His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan delivered the Keynote Address
  • Africa

Video: Optimism for Africa: Highlights from Africa 2016 conference where His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan delivered the Keynote Address

  • by AM
  • Posted on March 1, 2016October 11, 2016

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Aga Khan says: Africa’s moment has come citing success of the Arusha Accord, Tunisian Constitution & courageous response to the Ebola crisis
  • Aga Khan IV

Aga Khan says: Africa’s moment has come citing success of the Arusha Accord, Tunisian Constitution & courageous response to the Ebola crisis

  • by AM
  • Posted on February 21, 2016October 11, 2016

“I focus on Civil Society because I think its potential is often under-appreciated…

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Video: Keynote Address by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Africa 2016 Conference
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Video: Keynote Address by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Africa 2016 Conference

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 21, 2016February 21, 2016

Keynote Address by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Africa 2016 Conference.

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Keynote Address by His Highness the Aga Khan at the "Africa 2016: Business for Africa, Egypt and the World" conference
  • Aga Khan IV

Keynote Address by His Highness the Aga Khan at the “Africa 2016: Business for Africa, Egypt and the World” conference

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 21, 2016

21 February 2016 Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Distinguished Leaders of Africa Ladies…

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Aga Khan says: Africa’s moment has come
  • Aga Khan IV

Aga Khan says: Africa’s moment has come

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 21, 2016February 21, 2016

“What I see emerging today is a refreshingly balanced confidence in Africa…

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His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan delivers the Keynote Address at the Africa 2016 Forum
  • Aga Khan IV

His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan delivers the Keynote Address at the Africa 2016 Forum

  • by AM
  • Posted on February 21, 2016October 11, 2016

His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan delivered the Keynote Address at the Africa 2016

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Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi hails AKDN projects as he meets His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan
  • Aga Khan IV

Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi hails AKDN projects as he meets His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan

  • by AM
  • Posted on February 21, 2016October 11, 2016

President Sisi hailed the positive role played by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)

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Monaco, November 7-9, 2015: Prince Hussain Aga Khan signing his book, Diving into the Wildlife at the BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit. (Image credit: Monaco Reporter)
  • Egypt

Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s book “Diving into the Wildlife” supports ocean’s ecosystem protection | Monaco Reporter

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 18, 2015July 8, 2018

On Saturday, November 7, 2015 Prince Hussain Aga Khan was at BLUE to sign copies…

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Egyptian Project group, featuring students from Al-Darb Al-Ahmar Arts School performs at El-Geneina Theatre in Al-Azhar Park
  • Aga Khan Development Network

Egyptian Project group, featuring students from Al-Darb Al-Ahmar Arts School performs at El-Geneina Theatre in Al-Azhar Park

  • by AM
  • Posted on October 31, 2015November 30, 2016

Ahram Online , Thursday, 29 October 2015 The band Egyptian Project will perform at El-Geneina…

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Ismaili Muslim Achievements

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Ms. Marvel: Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan

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Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) wins World Habitat Awards “Gold Award”

Rahim Somani joins University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) as its next VP, Finance and Administration

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Dr. Khalil Andani (@KhalilAndani) wins Best PhD Dissertation Award for “Revelation in Islam: Qur’anic, Sunni, and Shiʿi Ismaili Perspectives”

Ismaili Artist Farhan Shah and His Band Udan Khatola Win Prestigious “South Australian Music Award” for Song “Maula Ya Ali”

Jameel Janjua: Virgin Galactic’s Newly Appointed Pilot for its Pilot Corps

Canadian Ismaili Iman Vellani set to play title role in Marvel’s “Ms. Marvel” series for Disney Plus

Watch: Ismaili History being made! Salma Lakhani will be installed as Alberta’s 19th lieutenant governor

Rising Star Farah Alibay: A Female Engineer @NASA Conquering Mars and Gender Equality

Dr. Naheed Dosani (@NaheedD) receives 2020 Canadian Medical Association Award for Young Leaders (Early Career)

History Made! NASA’s “Ingenuity” Mars Helicopter Launched Successfully July 30, 2020 at 7: 50 AM EST #IsmailiHistory

Mirza Samnani (@MirzaSamnani) and Gollar working to defeat Covid-19 one patient at a time @AKDN

Armaan Ali Somani Receives the Prestigious 2019 Queen’s Golden Jubilee Award

Dr. Henna Budhwani honored with major prize for work with vulnerable communities in the Caribbean

Dr. Shaf Keshavjee (@Skeshavjee) Receives Prestigious Governor General of Canada Innovation Award

Interfaith

Yawm-e Ali, 13th Rajab 1442 – February 24, 2021

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“Haseebi”- From @TajalliLounge (Sounds of Manifestation)

Reflections Reading (@TheIsmailiCA): The Significance of Jesus (Nabi Isa) in Islamic Traditions

Sadruddin Noorani: ChandRaat of Jumada al-Awwal 1442 – December 15, 2020

SouthWest Ismaili Muslim Choir Participates in Annual Fort Bend Interfaith #Thanksgiving Service

Reese Ladak: McGill student presenting a unique scientific initiative for eager students amidst COVID-19

Sadruddin Noorani: ChandRaat of Rabi’ al-Thani, Hijri 1442 – November 15, 2020

Dr. Khalil Andani (@KhalilAndani) wins Best PhD Dissertation Award for “Revelation in Islam: Qur’anic, Sunni, and Shiʿi Ismaili Perspectives”

#Girls20Summit2020: Hear from the co-founder, Black Lives Matter (#BLM) Opal Tometi, Saturday, October 24, 2020 (@Girls20)

Farhan Shah, Shahid Rehman (Udan Khatola) and JollyGul.com Special Presentation: “Saavan” feat. Ustaad Islamuddin Meer

Sadruddin Noorani: ChandRaat of Rabi’ al-Awwal, Hijri 1442 – October 17, 2020

Webinar October 15, 2020: Muslims and Mediation: Diversity, Practice and Contemporary Challenges #Conflictresolutionday

Sadruddin Noorani: ChandRaat – of Safar 1442 Hijri (September 18, 2020)

Nasir Khusraw’s “Guzinam” ft. Shahid Akhtar Qalandar (@A_Qalandar) With Music, Lyrics, Urdu & English Translations

New Horizons in British Islam (@n_Horizons): “Family, Business and Community – Mediation Among Muslims: Diversity, Ethics and Contemporary Practice”

Sadruddin Noorani: ChandRaat-1st of Muharram 1442 (August 19, 2020)

Muslim-Christian Dialogue: Dr. Khalil Andani (@KhalilAndani) & Sir Anthony Buzzard

Great Irish Famine Letter Once Held by Princess Yasmin Aga Khan’s Ancestors Returns to Skibbereen, Ireland

Islamic Art

Nimira’s Blog: Fatimid art incorporated the doctrine of Imamat

The Museum Celebrating Greece’s link to the Islamic World

The Art of Islam: Foreign Yet Familiar

Illuminated Tours: Educational Tour to Turkey 2019 @ostadjaan

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia: Qajar Ceramics – Bridging Tradition and Modernity

Honoring a legacy centuries in the making – Eric Broug’s new work, Best Practice in Islamic Geometric Design @99NamesProject @EricAuthor

Dubai Opens ‘Al Quran Park’ Featuring Miracles of Islam

Hafeez Jamal: “Literally creating Heaven on Earth” TEDxUTSC

British Museum’s new gallery shows the influence of Islam in the Middle East and beyond

Events: Islamic Geometric Designs

Emperors & Jewels: A guy’s guide to wearing jewellery

Diverse Islamic Art Exhibition Opens at Middlebury College Museum of Art, Vermont, USA

A rare exhibition reveals how Medici Florence spurred an appreciation for the Islamic world

Ram Rahman photographs Humayun’s Tomb in the night sky

These are the best photographs of the Aga Khan Gardens in Alberta

Islamic art adorn walls of Colchester Arts Centre UK

Arab Art and Education Initiatives in the United States

Exhibition at the Parliament of Portugal “Ideals of Leadership: Masterpieces of the collections of the Aga Khan Museum”

Unity in Diversity: Pluralism fostered innovation in artistic styles | Nimira’s Blog

Amid an Anti-Muslim Mood, a Museum in Italy Appeals for Understanding | New York Times

Art & Culture

Nimira’s Blog: Fatimid art incorporated the doctrine of Imamat

Canadian Ismaili Iman Vellani set to play title role in Marvel’s “Ms. Marvel” series for Disney Plus

Nasir Khusraw’s “Guzinam” ft. Shahid Akhtar Qalandar (@A_Qalandar) With Music, Lyrics, Urdu & English Translations

Amin Mawani Salutes “Imam-e-Zaman” in New Geet (With Lyrics & Translations)

Ameera Nimjee: Kathak: Stories in Motion- @KBTCtv Profile @KazmLaila

Walid Ehssan-HEARTist: The Return – توبه (repentance)

Moving Still: Performative Photography in India

Javid a.k.a. JAH: Toronto Just Got a New Kawhi Leonard Mural

Jibran Sharif: Thoughts of a Drop

“Dream and Trauma: Reopening of the Carpet Rooms in the Museum of Islamic Art” at Pergamonmuseum, Berlin

Ekphrastic poetry by Afraaz Mulji

Zainub Verjee: For Love or Money

Zainub Verjee invited to speak on the Massey Commission Report

Zainub Verjee’s essay in Canadian Art Magazine answers who is an Artist

6 holiday recipes to borrow from cultures around the world

Novice Ismaili photographer never leaves home without his camera!

Romana Kassam’s Desire For Christmas Created ‘Khumas’

Romana Kassam: Salt. Wounds.

Ismaili Saints and Hindu Shrines

Bombay Black * Nimet Kanji as Padma

Devotion

Ginans with Harvard Professor Dr. Ali Asani featuring melodies by Jamil Assani

JollyGul.com: Happy Mother’s Day – Ginan By Nasim Bhimji #Mothersday

Dedicated to Ismaili Women: Ginan with music, recited by Shemina Bhojani – Sayyeda Imaam Begum prays for mercy

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

Pir Shams Urges Spiritual Awareness 24/7 – Ginan Garbi With Music.

Ginans: The Transformative Knowledge – Story of Vazir Ismail Ganji

Watch Harvard Professor explain Ismaili History & Imamat in 5 minutes

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 3

Qasida: Ali Goyam Ali Joyam | NsN Production

Mushkil Kusha Mawla Ali | Saakin

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 2

Beware of fakeness, cautions Pir Kabiruddin

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 1

With Love From Pir Shams – Ginan With Music

A Ginan in a dream at the Ismaili Centre: By Pir Hassan Kabiruddin – Recited By Alijah Gulamhusein Gulamani

Saheb Ji – Ginan Instrumental | Mehboob Thawer

14-year-old Liam Jadavji recites Ginan “Navrozna Din Sohaamña”

Saba Rawjani: Navroz Na Din Sohammana

Rukhsana Karmali: Farsi Qasida – Bismillahey Mutlaq Tui

O my Lover! Come to my home, O my Master! Come to my home (Ginan: Uncha Re)

Books & Authors

Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection that Build Extraordinary Relationships By Riaz Meghji

The Roots and the Trees by Nizar Sultan

A Hint of Spice: East African Indian Fusion Recipes by Zed and Karima

Rethinking Food and Agriculture: New Ways Forward by Professor Amir Kassam (@AmirKassam1) and Dr. Laila Kassam

Book Release- “The Ismaili Imams: A Biographical History” by Farhad Daftary

Book Release: In Power to Empower: 6 Entrepreneurial Leadership Principles by Afroze Ali (@ideallyafroze)

Book Review: Ismā’īlī Movement in Sindh, Multan and Gujrat by Ali Jan Damani

Outstanding contributions of Ismailis to Muslim literature

Rethinking Food and Agriculture: New Ways Forward by Professor Amir Kassam (@AmirKassam1) and Dr. Laila Kassam

Alyjan Daya Reviews “Naṣīr al-Dīn al-Ṭūsī: A Philosopher for All Seasons” by Sayeh Meisami

Book Release: Bachelor of Art by Ayaz Pirani

Zahir K. Dhalla: Khojo Aawyo (The Khoja has come) A Story of Migrations

The Ismaili Thread (new book)

Intellectual Interactions in the Islamic World: The Ismaili Thread (Shi’i Heritage Series)

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Aga Khan Library Digital Collection

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ITREB Pakistan Inspire Book Review: A Modern History of the Ismailis

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