“At various times in world history, the locus of knowledge has moved from one centre…
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Dallas Museum of Art Mounts a New Installation of One of the World’s Leading Islamic Art Collections
Installation Comprises More than 150 Works of Art in New Dedicated Gallery
The compilation, containing 12 articles, was launched at a ceremony in New Delhi. Over 60 researchers, from South Asia and outside, including experts from the Aga Khan University, have contributed to the collection
Andrew Kosorok writes on Sufi Comics and Rumi.
Born in 1207, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi lived in Persia and Afghanistan, then settled in Turkey. Before his passing in 1273, Rumi had written 65,000 lines of poetry – a legacy which influences and inspires people around the world 8 centuries later.
“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”
Nazia records a Na’at in praise of the holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon HIm & His Family). Na’at, in Muslim tradition, is a way of giving tribute, a way of showing love and respect of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and recited to pay homage to the greatness, and humbleness of him.
The ascension of Prophet Muhammad into heaven, Mi’raj, is generally celebrated on the 27th day of Rajab, although there is no unanimous opinion on the precise date.
European Sport Festival food packing for the Nottinghan homeless
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.
Two Ismaili Female Athletes, Kainat Imtiaz from Karachi, and Diana Baig from Hunza, made it to the 15 member Women’s team for International Cricket – ICC World Cup 2017, representing Pakistan. Congratulations! The games begin in England from June 24, 2017 to July 24, 2017.
“I first met the Prince in 1994 [in relation to] Earth Focus Magazine, … from…
“The Madrasa in Iran and Baghdad under the Saljuqs”
Described in the sixteenth century as a masterpiece and acknowledged to this day as one of the most important works of Iranian painting
“And how appropriate it is for this tribute to be taking place in the building…
“A true internationalist who transformed UNHCR … ” – Filippo Grandi UNHCR Refugee Chief…
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