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His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan (1st right in navy blue suit) with UAE's ruling leadership, head of states and dignitaries from 40 countries during the 45th UAE National Day celebration (Image credit: Government of Dubai)
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Mohammed bin Rashid Mohamed bin Zayed, Rulers, foreign heads of state, His Highness Aga Khan attend 45th UAE National Day celebration | Government of Dubai

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 4, 2016December 4, 2016

Excerpt: Other foreign officials who attended the celebration included Prince Aga Khan, Leader of the…

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Artful integration. “Syria: A Living History,” at the Aga Khan Museum. (Institute for Canadian Citizenship / Andrew Williamson)
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Canada is using art to build bridges with Syrian refugees, while the rest of the world builds walls to keep them out – Aga Khan Museum & Institute for Canadian Citizenship serve as models

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 4, 2016

Canada has welcomed more than 35,000 Syrians since last year, in stark contrast to other…

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – December 03, 2016: (front row L-R) HH Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani Personal Representative of the Emir Qatar, HRH Prince Khalid al Faisal Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region, HE Ashraf Ghani President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence, HE Francois Hollande, President of France, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, HH Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Emir of Kuwait, HE Abdrabbuh Mansour, Hadi President of Yemen, HE Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, President of Mali, HE Hailemariam Desalegn Prime Minister of Ethiopia, HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, HE Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah Foreign Minister of Oman (R), (2nd row) HE Alexis Tsipras, Prime Minister of Greece (3rd L), HE Denis Zvizdic, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina (4th L), HE Jack Lang President of Institut du Monde Arabe (5th L), HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (6th L), HE Irina Bokova Director General of UNESCO (7th L) and other dignitaries from over 40 countries, stand for a photograph during the Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage Conference at Emirates Palace. (Image via Ismaili.net)
  • Aga Khan IV

Cultural Diplomacy: France, UAE, UNESCO, Aga Khan, 40 nation states, international organizations and museums bring synergy at Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage conference with the Abu Dhabi Declaration

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 4, 2016December 6, 2016

On 3 December, UNESCO Director-General, Irina Bokova, delivered concluding remarks at the International Conference for…

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Yoga instructor YuMee Chung demonstrates a posture perfecting pose called Elbow Room at the Syrian inspired Diwan restaurant of the Aga Khan Museum overlooking the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. (Image credit: Anne-Marie Jackson via Toronto Star)
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

YuMee Chung demonstrates the ‘Elbow Room’ yoga stretch at Aga Khan Museum’s Diwan Restaurant

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 4, 2016

In this series of yoga pose demonstrations at the inspiring spaces of the Aga Khan…

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His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan (1st down left) and French President Francois Hollande (6th down left), pose for a photo between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and UAE's deputy commander-in-chief of the armed forces, on his right, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, UAE prime minister and ruler of Dubai with the other head of states and dignitaries during the Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage Conference at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Image credit: Emirates News Agency via AP)
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His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan attends Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 3, 2016December 6, 2016

Excerpt: A number of foreign heads of states, prime ministers, dignitaries, experts and government representatives…

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The Louvre Abu Dhabi, UAE: Arial view and site plan. Designed by Jean Nouvel, (image credit: Ateliers Jean Nouvel)
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His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan attends the upcoming new Louvre Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 3, 2016December 6, 2016

French President Francois Hollande, accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of…

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Almas Jiwani honored by Illuminessence magazine as an inspirational leader illuminating a brighter path for women and girls
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Almas Jiwani honored by Illuminessence magazine as an inspirational leader illuminating a brighter path for women and girls

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 3, 2016December 3, 2016

  In recognition of #Internationaldayofthegirl we honour @AlmasJiwani's work for women & girls https://t.co/uYWz7fxkzk pic.twitter.com/1DHoT7AzBD…

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Aga Khan Music Initiative intervention guarantees that "Musical Thursdays" will continue to flourish at Mali National Museum
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Aga Khan Music Initiative intervention guarantees that “Musical Thursdays” will continue to flourish at Mali National Museum

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 3, 2016December 9, 2016

  Excerpts from November 28 & 29 media reports The new programmatic formula of “Musical…

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FMIC raises awareness on non-communicable diseases in Afghanistan
  • Afghanistan

Synergy: FMIC, AKDN, French & Afghani collaboration raises awareness on non-communicable diseases in Afghanistan

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 3, 2016December 3, 2016

“Such academic events help us identify areas that deserve our concentrated attention.   We hope…

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His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan at the 45th UAE National Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 3, 2016December 3, 2016

  December 2, 2016 Abu Dhabi: A celebration was held on Friday at the Grandstand…

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KITE 2016 - The First Telangana International Kite Festival underway at the Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad
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KITE 2017: 30 countries to participate at the International Kite Festival at the Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad, India

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 3, 2016January 15, 2017

A week-long international kite festival – 2017 will be held here to coincide with Sankranthi…

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6 Degrees releases much anticipated full event video of the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship honouring His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan in Toronto, Canada on September 21, 2016
  • Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship
  • Video

6 Degrees releases much anticipated full event video of the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship honouring His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan in Toronto, Canada on September 21, 2016

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 2, 2016December 26, 2016

Miss this year's inaugural @6DegreesTO forum on inclusion? Videos now up, including @NaomiAKlein & #AgaKhan…

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6 Degrees: Citizen Space 2016: Prosperity in Cities: A conversation among Mayors featuring Calgary’s Mayor Naheed Nenshi
  • Canada

6 Degrees event video: Citizen Space 2016: Prosperity in Cities: A conversation among Mayors featuring Calgary’s Mayor Naheed Nenshi

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 2, 2016December 26, 2016

In the 21st century, the vast majority of humans live in cities. How are the…

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6 Degrees: Citizen Space 2016: Calgary's Mayor Naheed Nenshi shares his experience & ideas on "Inclusion"
  • Canada

6 Degrees event video: Citizen Space 2016: Calgary’s Mayor Naheed Nenshi shares his experience & ideas on “Inclusion”

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 2, 2016August 6, 2017

Canada has become an experiment in inclusion. 360: Inclusion starts by asking how other countries…

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Aga Khan Higher Secondary School Student Excel. One of the groups at the science fair holding their certificates. PHOTO: COURTESY INTEL
  • Education Services

Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad, Pakistan students to participate in Intels Science Fair in Los Angeles, USA

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 1, 2016December 1, 2016

Karachi: Intel National Science Fair, an annual grand competition of pre-college students from all over…

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A Legacy of Collaboration: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and James D. Wolfensohn’s Partnership for Religious Engagement in Development

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Canada | Concordia University to award Princess Zahra Aga Khan with an honorary doctorate at its spring 2025 convocation

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Aaye Reham Rahemaan by Imtiaz Fazalbhoy (Faiz)

Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

Ginans by Nargis Balolia

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

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

Ginan: Shaamku aavan(n)taa jo kahe – Those who inform about the arrival of the Imam

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

Ginan: Ham Dil Khālaq Yā Alī Tu(n)hī Ja Vase – O’ Lord, in my heart only you dwell

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Ginan: Unchaa re kot bahu vechana – Your abode is at an elevated fort far away

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Ginan: Dhan dhan aajno daaddlo – It is an auspicious day today

Ginan: Aaj aanand paamiya man ke – Today this mind (heart) has attained joy

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Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

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

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

Ginan: Shaamku aavan(n)taa jo kahe – Those who inform about the arrival of the Imam

Ginans: Our Wonderful Tradition – Ismailimail launches a new series

Ginan: Sakhee maree aatam naa odhaar – O my Friend! O Saviour of my soul

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

Ginan: Unchaa re kot bahu vechana – Your abode is at an elevated fort far away

Ginan: Dhan dhan aajno daaddlo – It is an auspicious day today

Ginan: Aaj aanand paamiya man ke – Today this mind (heart) has attained joy

Ginan: Navroz naa din sohaamnnaa – On the glorious day of Navroz

Ginan: Pahelaa Kartaa Jug Maa(n)he Shaahnaa – In the first age of Karta Lord’s…

Ginan: Swaami-ne saachu(n) karine sreviye – By considering the Imam to be true, be devoted to him

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

Ginan: Kheddo kheddo jemaani naavddi – Sail skillfully in the boat

Ginan: Til bhaar tulannaa – Sesame seed’s weight will be accounted for

Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

Ginan: Hu(n) re piyaasi piya tere darshanki – I thirst, o Beloved, for a vision of You

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Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

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Poetry has been central to the spiritual life of Muslims

Persian Qasida: Let go of this entire ruse, O lover! Go mad, go mad!

A Diamond Jubilee tribute to Mawlana Hazar Imam – By Shafiq Ahmad, Asif Baig, Fakhir Baig

The spread of Sufism facilitated the cultivation of introspective religious poetry

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Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

Mushkil Kusha Mawla Ali | Saakin

Persian Qasida: Amir Al Momenin, by Rukhsana Karmali

Qasida: Ali Goyam Ali Joyam | NsN Production

Qasida: Ta Surato Paiwande Jahan Bud Ali Bud – Ali the ever present

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

The Qasida is the devotional poetry of Ismailis of Persian heritage

Persian Qasida – Shahid Akhtar Qalandar: Khudawanda Tu Sultane Karimi Tu Bismaillahi Rahmanir Rahimi

Qasidas with Translation

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

Persian Qasida: Amir Al Momenin, by Rukhsana Karmali

Qasida: Ta Surato Paiwande Jahan Bud Ali Bud – Ali the ever present

Shahid Akhtar Qalandar – Qasida: DUZ E DARYAE HAQIQATH

Persian Qasida by Nasir Khusraw: ‘Guzinam Quran Ast’ – Rendition Shahid Akhtar Qalandar

Persian Qasida: Let go of this entire ruse, O lover! Go mad, go mad!

A Diamond Jubilee tribute to Mawlana Hazar Imam – By Shafiq Ahmad, Asif Baig, Fakhir Baig

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