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Category: Uganda

  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Aga Khan Museum Exhibition: Commemorating over 50 years of immigration of Shi’i Imami Ismaili Muslims to Canada

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  • Posted on January 20, 2023January 20, 2023

Located in the lower-level tunnel, this free exhibition – 50 Years of Migration – commemorates…

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  • Uganda

Video | Ugandan Asian Expulsion at 50: Reflections on the Emergence of a New Ismaili Diaspora in North America and Europe

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 25, 2022November 25, 2022

On 6th November, the Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Board (ITREB) U.K., as part of…

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  • Books

Makerere University, Kampala (Uganda) Alumni Group History Book

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 21, 2022

Members of a small group of alumni of the Makerere University (Uganda) reflect on their…

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  • South Africa

Ella Gandhi receives international mediation team in Durban, South Africa, to discuss post-conflict rehabilitation

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 3, 2022

On Monday, 17 October 2022, Ella Gandhi, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, received Dr Mohamed Keshavjee,…

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Opinion: Aga Khan’s contributions little-known, but significant | Edmonton Journal
  • Canada

Opinion | Naheed Nenshi: A moment that changed the fabric of this country forever

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 29, 2022

CTV News September 28, 2022 I turned 50 earlier this year. I always know how…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

Video | Dr Mahmood Mamdani’s Lecture: A critical look at the forced expulsion of Uganda Asians 50 years ago

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 27, 2022

At a lecture at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, on 19 August 2022, Dr Mahmood…

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  • Canada

Uganda at 50 – Time for Jubilation but also time for Serious Reflection – by Mohamed Keshavjee

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 16, 2022September 16, 2022

Ugandan Asians throughout the world have been celebrating this year which sees the 50th anniversary…

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  • Canada

Canadian Geographic Podcast @CanGeo |The expulsion of Ugandan Asians and their new life in Canada: Senator Mobina Jaffer @SenJaffer

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 26, 2022

“I was in a small place in Uganda called Fort Portal. We were going to…

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  • History

The Print (Johannesburg) | 50th anniversary of expulsion of all Asians from Uganda by Idi Amin a lesson in breakdown of democratic order @HassenFakir

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 25, 2022

Fakir Hassen, Johannesburg, August 21, 2022 (PTI)The expulsion of tens of thousands of Asians from…

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  • Canada

Event | Stage show at PAL Studio Theatre (@PALTheatre), Vancouver, Canada, marking the 50th anniversary of Uganda Asian expulsion

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 23, 2022

A stage show titled 90 Days is one family’s story of the Uganda Asian expulsion.…

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  • Uganda

Event | Panel discussion to reflect on the expulsion of Ugandan Asians and their experiences @UgandanAsians50

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022

Fifty years ago, on 4th August 1972, the Ugandan dictator, General Idi Amin, had served…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

New Canadian Media | Fleeing Uganda for Canada: A successful refugee story by Mansoor Ladha

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 10, 2022

August 9, 2022Many Asians expelled by Idi Amin from Uganda 50 years ago have thrived…

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  • Canada

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau on the 50th anniversary of the Ugandan Asian resettlement

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 4, 2022

August 4, 2022, Ottawa, Canada The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement…

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  • Imamat Day

Imamat Day Uganda 2022 by Rukhsana Karmali

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 10, 2022

The Ugandan Jamat presents evergreen Garbas revived into new trendy steps. Garba, a Gujarati word…

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  • Books

New Book: Memories of a Ugandan Refugee by Jalal Jaffer

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 9, 2022

Jalal Jaffer was born in 1945 in a small town called Kitale, in the highlands…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Souvenirs of the Enthronement Ceremony of Mawlana Hazar Imam in Kampala (Uganda) October 1957 (3 of 3)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 6, 2020

When our Beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam ascended to the Throne of Imamat as the 49th…

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  • Travel and Tourism

Kampala Serena Hotel, Uganda: luxurious Hotel Loved by Royalty- CNN Travel

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

(CNN) — From the British Windsors to the Aga Khan to Monaco’s House of Grimaldi, privacy…

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  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Aga Khan Envoy Amin Mawji’s Tribute to Late Amirali Karmali (Mzee Mukwano)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019

By Amin Mawji, Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network. The nation lost a…

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  • Aga Khan University

Kampala: New Aga Khan University Hospital

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 19, 2019

“With the support of President Yoweri Museveni, the Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, and other…

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  • Interfaith

Uganda: Milad-un-Nabi

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 19, 2018

Kampala: Milad un Nabi, which is being celebrated today, marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammed…

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  • Africa

The Buganda King, His Highness Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, and His Highness the Aga Khan hailed for promoting cultural diversity

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

Sunday September 30, 2018, Buganda, Africa The Buganda King, His Highness Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II,…

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NBS TV Uganda: Face Off with Amin Mawji Obe, Diplomat Representing Aga Khan Development Network
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NBS TV Uganda: Face Off with Amin Mawji Obe, Diplomat Representing Aga Khan Development Network

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 12, 2018September 13, 2018

Very insightful conversation on the Ismaili community and its contributions. Source: https://nbs.ug/2018/08/26/face-off-with-amin-mawji-obe-diplomat-representing-aga-khan-devt-network/

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Remembering Mum: Gulzar's Story - The Kampala Years | Shelina Shariff-Zia
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Remembering Mum: Gulzar’s Story – The Kampala Years | Shelina Shariff-Zia

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 24, 2018August 24, 2018

Gulzar was born in Mombasa, Kenya on March 26th in 1936. Her mother had gone…

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Ali Jamal's journey as an entrepreneur in Atlanta
  • Canada

Ali Jamal’s journey as an entrepreneur in Atlanta

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 23, 2018August 24, 2018

Today we’d like to introduce you to Ali Jamal. So, before we jump into specific…

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  • Books

Unfolding Africa – By Alnasir Rajan

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 10, 2018August 24, 2018

True life history in 1897 as Africa unfolds to the conquests of foreign domination 19…

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Sujjawal Ahmad on the Spotlight | @AKUGlobal @sujjawalahmad

Dr Shela Hirani Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

The Institute of Ismaili Studies Establishes Farhad Daftary PhD Scholarships

Chand Raat of Rajab 1444 – 22nd January 2023: Zikr and Collective Worship

A.C. Charania Appointed NASA’s Chief Technologist  @ac_charania @NASA

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The Institute of Ismaili Studies has three publications as Open Access, free to download or read online.

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Chand Raat of Jamad al-Thani 1444 – 23rd December 2022: Ways in which Mawlana Ali (a.s.), features in our daily practice

Yasmin P. Karim’s report of her participation at the 2022 Paris Peace Forum

New Book | The Heat is On: How To Overcome The Climate Emergency

An Ismaili Answer to the Problem of Evil by Dr. Khalil Andani

Online Event | Association for the Study of Ginans: Are Ginans Islamic or Hindu?

Poems by Nousheen Lalani: “Under the Luminous Lamp,” and “Die Before Death”

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Ismaili Muslim Achievements

Dr Shela Hirani receives the 2022 Saskatchewan, Canada Multicultural Leadership Award

Alisha Wissanji received the 2022 Iris Unger Award in Montreal (Canada)

Khaliah Mitha – 2022 Miss Queen Teen Calgary (Canada)

Salman Bhojani and Suleman Lalani: Texas voters elect first-ever Muslim state lawmakers

Arif Keshani Appointed High Commissioner of Canada in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Indigo pilot Aafrin Hirani’s inspiring journey from grocery store to cockpit

Radiation oncologist helps modernize cancer treatments in multiple continental regions

Dr. Hakique N. Virani (@hakique) to receive the University of Calgary’s Highest Alumni Honor

Dr. Zohra Lassi received the 2022 Young Tall Poppy Science Award from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science

Dr. Shafik Dharamsi appointed Dean of the School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Centre at Forth Worth

First Pakistani nurse, Dr. Rozina Karmaliani (@RKarmaliani), inducted into the American Academy of Nursing (@AmericanAcademyNursing)

Farhan Bhanji appointed Vice-Dean, Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University (Montreal, Canada)

Ismaili Women from Pakistan Mark Historical Achievements | @imnatashabaig @Samina_Baig

Zahra Mawani, a BEd Student at York University (Canada), Received the 2021-2022 Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

Dr. Karima Velji (@KarimaVelji) appointed Chief of Nursing and Professional Practice and Assistant Deputy Minister for Ontario [Canada]

Professor Shenila Khoja-Moolji (@SKhojaMoolji ) appointed as the Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani Associate Professor of Muslim Societies at Georgetown University (USA) (@ACMCU)

Dr Naheed Dosani (@NaheedD) awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, by Ontario Tech University (Canada) (@ontariotech_u)

Dr Shela Hirani (@ShelaHirani) Received the 2022 YWCA Regina Nutrien Women of Distinction Award for Research, The Sciences, & Technology (Canada)

Alnoor Bhimani Received the 2021 British Accounting and Finance Lifetime Achievement Award

Sujjawal Ahmad Among 2021 Global Health Award Recipients @KeystoneSymp

Interfaith

Chand Raat of Jamad al-Awwal 1444, 24 November 2022: Philosophy and Importance of DU’A (ritual prayer)

Allahu Akbar | Adhan | Muslim’s Call to Prayer

Chand Raat of Rabi al-Awwal 1444, 26th September 2022: The Meaning of Worship

Chand Raat of Safar 1444, 27th August 2022: The Ummah (Brotherhood- One Nation)

Three generations of Pakistani photographers in the Emirates, Digitally Studio, capture significant events locally and globally | @asmaalizain

Muharram 1444 – 29th July 2022: Faith and Practice in Islamic Traditions

Chand Raat of Dhu al-Hajj 1443 – 29th June 2022: Ahl al-Kitab “People of the Book”

Chand Raat of Dhu al-Qa’dah, 1443 – 30th May 2022: Rites of Birth – Bay’ah

Professor Ruba Kana’an @DVSUtm considers how art and architecture tell stories about societies @AgaKhanMuseum

Chand Raat of Shawwal 1443 Hijri – 1st May 2022: Eid al-Fitr

The Noble Month of Ramadan Kareem – 1443 Hijri – 1st April 2022

PBS Documentary: The Great American Muslim Road Trip @PBS

A heartwarming rendition of the nasheed “Tala Al Badru” by singer H Ahmed

Building bridges – religions’ role in our societies | Eboo Patel (@EbooPatel)| TEDxChicago #Interfaithharmonyweek

His Highness the Aga Khan: “We must explore every opportunity to have different faiths come together in addressing the problems of our respective societies” #Interfaithharmonyweek

Chand Raat of Rajab 1443 – 1st February 2022: The Concept of Ikhlas

Sandy Kurt: An artist specializing in Islamic geometric patterns

Mohamed Keshavjee in conversation with Sumayya Vally, architect of the Serpentine Pavilion 202

Chai, Love, and Prayer – An Online Gathering of Mystical Teachings And Sacred Music @Ostadjaan

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Islamic Art

The paisley motif is a Persian symbol of life and eternity

Fables taught universal ideals of leadership

The Rose and the Nightingale: A story representing the central theme of mysticism and esoteric traditions

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The Globe and Mail: The Aga Khan museum’s latest exhibit takes on a key misconception about Islamic art @thatkatetaylor @AgaKhanMuseum

Aga Khan Museum Exhibition: The Power of the Visual

Mi’raj is a soul’s journey towards spiritual knowledge

Sandy Kurt: An artist specializing in Islamic geometric patterns

The Persian chahar-bagh gardens reflected the unity and harmony of the cosmos

His Highness the Aga Khan: Qualities of rock crystal are symbolic of the beauty and ever-unfolding mystery of the Creator

His Highness the Aga Khan: “Civilisations manifest and express themselves through their art” #internationaldayofislamicart

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

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Interview | Zainab Verjee shares her thoughts on systemic racism, diversity management, and Canada’s place in the arts

“A For Allah” – Nursery Rhyme With Animation

Artany Art Gallery – an international digital gallery of rising Ismaili artists

Rozina Kanchwala (@RoziKanch) – Making Environmental Education More Accessible

Farhan Shah: “Yeh sirf rooh ka kaam hai (It’s only soul’s work)”

Artistic portraits and wood carvings by Khalil Najmi

Searching for the Blues: Episode Two – Indian Blues | @AgaKhanMuseum| @amarrass

Leaves Flying in Autumn (2000) | @wumanpipa | (@agakhanmusic)

Irfan Sheen (@irfansheenmusic)| Vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist

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

Devotion

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

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

Books & Authors

The Institute of Ismaili Studies has three publications as Open Access, free to download or read online.

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Ya Ali Madad Everyone – An Ismaili Children’s Book

Makerere University, Kampala (Uganda) Alumni Group History Book

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Book Launch and Talk I “Humanising Medicine – Making Health Care Tangible” by Dr. Azim Jiwani

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New Book | What is Islamic Studies? European and North American Approaches to a Contested Field (@AKU_ISMC)

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First Pakistani Author to Write Book on Enhancing Leadership Using Quantum Physics

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New Book| Humanizing Medicine: Making Health Tangible by Dr Azim Jiwani

Book Review by Dr. Reza Shah-Kazemi |Faith and Ethics by Ali Lakhani

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