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Category: Art and Culture

Diamond Jubilee Countdown: Devotional Songs by various Ismaili Artists
  • Art and Culture

Diamond Jubilee Countdown: Devotional Songs by various Ismaili Artists

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 12, 2017July 23, 2017

Musical Maestro from Houston, the popular Kamal Haji and his team presents. Click to listen.

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Happening Now: Prince Amyn Aga Khan delivers the opening remarks for Traces of Words exhibit at the Museum of Anthropology, UBC

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 11, 2017May 17, 2017

We’re excited to announce that at 7:15 pm Vancouver local time tonight, Prince Amyn Aga…

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Watch Live Broadcast: Prince Amyn Aga Khan at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC
  • Art and Culture
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Prince Amyn Aga Khan at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 11, 2017May 17, 2017

For those of you who can’t make it to the opening tonight, tune in to the MOA FB page to check out live stream.

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“The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) introduced mosques in Madinah as a multi-dimensional space -- as administrative office, shelter, educational institute and even as a nursing space.
  • Art and Culture

More to a mosque than meets the eye: Photo exhibit “Embracing the Other” at Bait Ur Rouf

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 9, 2017May 10, 2017

“The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) introduced mosques in Madinah as a multi-dimensional space — as administrative office, shelter, educational institute and even as a nursing space.

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Musical Talent from Hunza & Gilgit: Ismailimail's exclusive interview with Junaid Alam & DJ Ghasuray
  • Art and Culture

Musical Talent from Hunza & Gilgit: Ismailimail’s exclusive interview with Junaid Alam & DJ Ghasuray

  • by Arif Ali
  • Posted on May 3, 2017May 10, 2017

Ismailimail’s Exclusive Interview with Ismaili artists, Junaid Alam & DJ Ghasuray (Saqlain Saleem).

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Saqlain Saleem: Red Carpet by DJ Ghasuray
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Saqlain Saleem: Red Carpet by DJ Ghasuray

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 30, 2017April 29, 2017

Ismaili artist from Gilgit-Baltistan, DJ Ghasuray (Saqlain Saleem)’s latest, original: Red Carpet

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Great Poets Series at the Aga Khan Museum
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto
  • Video

Great Poets Series at the Aga Khan Museum

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 27, 2017

On Saturday, January 23, Aga Khan Museum welcomed Ali Riza and Hüseyin Albayrak — modern-day troubadours and heirs of the “Ashik” tradition of Anatolia

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Al-Qawi: Printmaker, Painter and Photographer
  • Art and Culture

Al-Qawi: Printmaker, Painter and Photographer

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 26, 2017April 27, 2017

“I am Printmaker, Painter and Photographer. My artwork is heavily drawn from my Indian culture, family and personal experiences.”

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Shezana Virani: Glenview Art League
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Shezana Virani: Glenview Art League

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 26, 2017April 25, 2017

Shezana graduated from Northeastern University with a BA in Studio Arts and a concentration in painting.

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Aayat | Indian Classical (Kathak) Contemporary Choreography by Shereen Ladha
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Aayat | Indian Classical (Kathak) Contemporary Choreography by Shereen Ladha

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 24, 2017April 24, 2017

“I started choreographing this piece back in June 2016 and finally brought it to life as part of Roots: A Journey Through India – my travelling stage show”

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Syrian play "Oh My Sweet Land" to be presented at Ismaili Centre Burnaby, April 29, 2017
  • Art and Culture

Syrian play “Oh My Sweet Land” to be presented at Ismaili Centre Burnaby, April 29, 2017

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 22, 2017April 23, 2017

They came from Damascus, Aleppo, Banias, and beyond — and now they live in camps and abandoned buildings as Syria becomes a haunting memory. In this intimate and compelling drama, a Syrian woman prepares kibbeh in her kitchen while recounting tales of her vanished lover, bringing to life a land torn apart by civil war.

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Ayaz Pirani's Poem 'African Masks' featured in National Poetry Month
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Ayaz Pirani’s Poem ‘African Masks’ featured in National Poetry Month

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 19, 2017April 19, 2017

The PDF book associated with the event includes Ayaz Pirani’s poem ‘African Masks’.

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An evening of Turkish music and dance at the Aga Khan Museum
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

An evening of Turkish music and dance at the Aga Khan Museum

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 17, 2017April 17, 2017

In partnership with the Consulate General of Turkey in Toronto, Office of Culture and Information Affairs, the Aga Khan Museum to co-present an evening of Turkish music and dance.

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Aga Khan Ensemble: Silk Route encounters in Jaipur
  • Aga Khan Foundation

Aga Khan Ensemble: Silk Route encounters in Jaipur

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 16, 2017April 16, 2017

Aga Khan Ensemble performed at the 10th Anniversary ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival with support from the Aga Khan Foundation

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Aga Khan Ensemble at Serralves, Oporto
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Aga Khan Ensemble at Serralves, Oporto

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 15, 2017April 14, 2017

Aga Khan Ensemble at Serralves, Oporto

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Aaye Reham Rahemaan by Imtiaz Fazalbhoy (Faiz)

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

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

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

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

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

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