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JollyGul.com: Qasida “Saqi-e-Bawafa Manam” by Fawad Alam Khan #Salgirah

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  • Posted on December 12, 2022December 12, 2022

Fawad Alam Khan (11) sings Shams Tabrizi’s famous qasida Saqi-e-Bawafa Manam to celebrate Salgirah 2022…

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Munaza Kazmi (@munaza_kazmi) Highlights The Beauty of Gilgit Serena Hotel – Where Hospitality Is Culture And Tradition (@serena_hotels)

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  • Posted on July 29, 2022

Gilgit-Baltistan is, perhaps, the most spectacular region of Pakistan in terms of its geography and…

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New Book of Poems by Seemi Asad @SeemiGilgitlo

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  • Posted on January 15, 2022January 15, 2022

“I don’t see what has come over youyour body is in a constant whirl: your…

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Aga Khan health facilities expand in Gilgit-Baltistan

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  • Posted on December 2, 2021

Gilgit, Pakistan, 25 November 2021 – Two state-of-the-art health facilities – an expansion of the Aga…

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Hayat: Digital Health technology to be adopted and scaled up in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

  • by Sujjawal Ahmad
  • Posted on July 30, 2021July 31, 2021

Hayat allows lady health workers, LHWs, community midwives and immunisation staff to instantly log details of mother and child health services provided during field visits and to more effectively raise awareness about preventable diseases.

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Ghulam Muhammad Baig: An Urgent Appeal on Behalf of the Disabled Community of Gilgit-Baltistan

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  • Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020

By Ghulam Muhammad Baig As Gilgit-Baltistan moves towards a very crucial phase of the coronavirus…

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Gilgit: World Water Day 2019!

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  • Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

Islamabad, Pakistan, March 22, 2019: Gilgit Serena Hotels celebrated World Water Day 2019 with students…

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  • Pakistan

AKYSB: The Sports Fellowship basketball coaching programme

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  • Posted on January 14, 2019January 17, 2019

As part of the process to keep the youth fit, active and motivated, The Aga…

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This village in Pakistan generates its own electricity!!

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  • Posted on January 9, 2019January 9, 2019

While the country faces a major power crisis Ahmedabad has electricity 24-7. Ahmedabad is a…

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Travel:Gilgit-Baltistan,The Third Pole- Forbes (French)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 1, 2018

Google translated Each trickle is a breadcrumb trail for Baltistan with no less than 135…

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Gilgit-Baltistan | Flickr

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  • Posted on November 21, 2015November 20, 2015

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8268405@N05/sets/72157601894731787?view=sq

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Humans of New York Travels to Hunza Valley and Gilgit-Baltistan to feature stories of the residents

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  • Posted on August 7, 2015July 2, 2016

Brandon Stanton began ‘Humans of New York’ in the summer of 2010. He created an…

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Floods in Gilgit city – via Pamir Times

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  • Posted on July 30, 2010

A view of the Kashrote locality, near AKRSP office – Images: Sher Shah & Asghar…

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  • Asia

BBC News – Gilgit Serena employee wins acclaim after handing in $50,000 cash

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  • Posted on July 12, 2010

A Pakistani hotel employee has won acclaim after handing in over $50,000 (£33,000) in cash…

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  • Asia

Seminar on Organisational Change Management in Gilgit

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  • Posted on December 22, 2009

by Zulfiqar Ali Khan GILGIT, December 16: Globalisation is impacting the lives of the mountain…

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  • Asia

Interfaith harmony in Gilgit-Baltistan urged

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  • Posted on December 11, 2009

HUNZA, Dec 10: Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA) member Mutabiat Shah has said that promoting interfaith…

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People of Gilgit and Hunza celebrate the first historical visit of Imam

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  • Posted on October 24, 2009October 30, 2014

October 23, 2009 In 1960 present Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, His Highness…

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  • Asia

Rupani Foundation’s Introductory session for stakeholders – Gemstone Cutting and Polishing Training Centers

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  • Posted on October 22, 2009October 22, 2009

Read at the source: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgdtpw6r_176dxx5rbgp

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Khunjerab to Karachi Peace Walk starts

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  • Posted on October 6, 2009October 6, 2009

By Zulfiqar Ali Khan, http://www.gojal.net/ Hunza, October 6: Two young students Asghar and Ejaz Roomi…

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Editorial: Rescuing the Northern Areas

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  • Posted on August 31, 2009

Some people think that the self-governance reforms package for the Northern Areas announced on Saturday…

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  • Asia

Hunar Gah Project emerging as a model cottage industry

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  • Posted on April 6, 2009

by Asghar Khan Gilgit Serena Hotel (SEED) Social Environmental Education Development Program and WAC (Women’s…

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  • Asia

Bicycle Rally “Journey of Motivation”

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  • Posted on August 22, 2008August 26, 2008

Via Pamir Times by Asghar Khan, Photos: Zafar Abbas A Gilgit – Naltar bicycle rally…

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Just another journey To Chapursan and back, twice in twenty years…

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  • Posted on August 11, 2008

By Salman Rashid As journeys go, this one was hardly a great one. Kamran Alavi…

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Revisiting Gilgit

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  • Posted on May 5, 2008

There is a need to explore the area of great significance. ACROSS THE LINE BY…

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Focus Humanitarian Assistance in Gilgit / Chitral – Spring 2008

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  • Posted on April 30, 2008April 30, 2008

  Community based disaster risk management training in Gilgit Sixteen Master Trainers attended the first…

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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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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”

Ginanguru Presents: Global Choral Recitation of Talika Ginan: “Eji Sahebe Farman” #Salgirah86

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)

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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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Aga Khan Museum Exhibition: The Power of the Visual

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

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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

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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

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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

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

Moving Still: Performative Photography in India

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Jibran Sharif: Thoughts of a Drop

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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

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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

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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

South African Constitutional Court receives  a copy of the historic book “The Aga Khan and Africa”

Book Launch: Plant-based Nutrition in Clinical Practice

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

New Book | Spice Baby! by Zahra N. Habib

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

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