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First Ismaili Center in U.S. Is a Site to Behold in Texas 2024-02-13
Posted February 13th, 2024 by librarian-hdSited near the low-lying Buffalo Bayou in Houston and featuring complex landscaping and extensive concrete work, the first Ismaili Center in the U.S. has required an intense ;commitment to precision from its owner and design and construction team. Building the LEED Gold-targeted campus for the branch of Shia Islam began in 2021 and is set to finish in 2025.
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PRINCE HUSSAIN AGA KHAN ADOPTS A LION CUB AT THE NAIROBI ANIMAL ORPHANAGE 2024-02-10
Posted February 12th, 2024 by librarian-hdDate Published:
Sunday, February 11, 2024 - 11:00
A female lion cub rescued from Amboseli National Park nearly five months ago and currently domiciled at the KWS Nairobi Animal Orphanage was adopted by Prince Hussain Aga Khan, when he made a courtesy call to the premises on Saturday, 10th February, 2024.
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In pictures: Exhibition of Marine Photographs by Prince Hussain Aga Khan 2024-02-07
Posted February 7th, 2024 by librarian-hdTitled "Fragile Beauty," the Living Sea photography exhibition celebrates the beauty and magic of the ocean and showcases some of the most exciting and surprising encounters Prince Aga Khan has had below the surface.
Exhibition in Nairobi aimed to inspire appreciation for wildlife and ignite a desire to protect it.
Prince Hussain Aga Khan on Tuesday February 6, 2024 officially inaugurated his exhibition of marine photography at the National Museums of Kenya on Tuesday evening.
These large-scale images reflect the biodiversity of marine life from around the world.
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan meets President of the World Bank 2024-02-06
Posted February 6th, 2024 by librarian-hdWashington, DC, USA, 6 February 2024 - Prince Rahim Aga Khan met the President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, at the World Bank’s headquarters in Washington, DC, today.
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Prince Hussain visits FON Exhibition in Montreal-In Conversation with Hussain Aga Khan and Dax Dasilva
Posted February 4th, 2024 by librarian-hdAbout this event
Join us for a conversation between Hussain Aga Khan, Founder, Focused on Nature and Dax Dasilva, Founder, Age of Union, as they discuss their passion for conservation, as well as share their experiences around their mission to inspire and educate audiences and to support global conservation efforts.
Through the power of art, Age of Union and Focused on Nature are partnering to showcase the beauty and splendour of our oceans to raise awareness of the urgency and necessity to protect and conserve our natural heritage and resources.
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Aga Khan Master Musicians Dominate World Music Charts Europe for February 2024 2024-02-01
Posted February 1st, 2024 by librarian-hdNowruz by Aga Khan Master Musicians has attained the highest position of the World Music Charts Europe for the month of February 2024.
The Aga Khan Master Musicians, formed in 2013 by the Aga Khan Music Programme, combine diverse musical traditions into a unique sound. Their debut album, Nowruz, released in October 2023, symbolizes renewal and celebrates their eclectic backgrounds. The group’s creative process is democratic, with each member contributing compositions, resulting in a fusion of folk, jazz, and classical influences.
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In the Aga Khan Garden: Seeking paradise in a garden 2024-01-21
Posted January 21st, 2024 by librarian-hdToronto park inspired by Mughal gardens
Toronto's newest park, designed by Vladimir Djurovic, is a serene seven-hectare garden inspired by Islamic gardens, featuring more than a thousand trees, reflecting pools and a walking path.
It might be buried in snow right now, but there's a unique garden in Toronto that's worth a visit at any time of year, even in winter. The Aga Khan Park is Toronto's newest park, designed by Lebanon-based landscape architect Vladimir Djurovic.
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan meets the President of Germany 2024-01-18
Posted January 18th, 2024 by librarian-hdBerlin, Germany, 18 January 2024 - Prince Rahim Aga Khan met the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, at the Bellevue Palace, Berlin today.
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UAE Ministry of Culture enters Memorandum of Understanding with the Aga Khan Museum 2024-01-11
Posted January 12th, 2024 by librarian-hdToronto, Canada, 10 January 2024 - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Culture and the Aga Khan Museum have announced a formal collaboration emanating from the Al-Burda Grant Programme, to advance their shared and individual missions, priorities and strategic objectives.
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan meets the President of the European Council 2024-01-09
Posted January 9th, 2024 by librarian-hdBrussels, Belgium, 9 January 2024 - Prince Rahim Aga Khan today met with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, to discuss cooperation between the European Union and the Aga Khan Development Network in countries and regions of shared interest.
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Salimah, Princesse des enfants de Tahiti 1997-11-25
Posted January 6th, 2024 by librarian-hdPour la troisième année consécutive, la princesse Salimah Aga Khan a fait le voyage à Tahiti, pour rendre visite au village d'enfants dont elle est la marraine. Une action humanitaire qui a vu le jour au moment où sa vie prenait une nouvelle direction.
"Lorsque l'ombre de la nuit, Déchire mon coeur d'enfant, Dans le noir, la solitude qui m'attend, Et pourtant tu est là près de moi, Très chère maman, belle princesse, Ton amour est une caresse, J'ai besoin de toi, oui de toi".
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AKTC's Sunder Nursery Emerges As Delhi’s Favourite Urban Oasis 2024-01-06
Posted January 6th, 2024 by librarian-hdBuilt by the Mughals in the 16th century as Azim Bagh and later utilised by the British to cultivate exotic plants, Sunder Nursery remained dilapidated for many years. The redevelopment project by the Aga Khan Trust of Culture began in 2008. For over a decade, the team worked towards preserving its heritage, ecological assets, and cultural landscape, finally inaugurating the 90-acre complex for the public in February, 2018.
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A Remarkable Gem In The Heart Of Cairo: Why Al Azhar Park Is The Perfect Green Getaway 2022-12-05
Posted December 31st, 2023 by librarian-hdWe are all aware that Cairo is a bustling city packed with cars and crowds galore, which is to be expected given that it is Egypt’s capital city and home to the magical Great Pyramids. Many assume that the city that doesn’t sleep lacks a place of quiet and serenity and even…endless green. Surprisingly to many, this isn’t the case, for in the heart of City lies a park filled with green gardens, beautiful architecture and interesting people.
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AKF & Dubai Cares launch Global Education Solutions Accelerator at COP28 with AKF as strategic partner 2023-12-15
Posted December 27th, 2023 by librarian-hdReinforcing its commitment to making education transformation an achievable reality for every country in the world, Dubai Cares unveiled its ‘Global Education Solutions Accelerator’ (GESA) at COP28. AKF will act as a strategic partner for the Accelerator, aiming to fast-track education transformation across the 10 countries that are part of Schools2030 – AKF’s flagship education programme.
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AKF initiated Solar powered irrigation units propel sustainable agriculture in Bahraich
Posted December 17th, 2023 by librarian-hdIn Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, an integrated solar powered irrigation system has brought new hope for sustainable agriculture and improved livelihoods. With climate change, the unpredictability of monsoons and cost of all inputs soaring, till two years ago farmers were finding it increasingly difficult to get the return they expected from cultivation of rice, wheat and traditional crops.
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan attends COP28 in Dubai 2023-12-09
Posted December 16th, 2023 by librarian-hdAKDN is participating at COP28 to bring attention to vulnerable communities at the forefront of the climate crisis, especially around the themes of education, health, finance and resilience.
This week the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) helped launch three new initiatives at the summit. The Global Education Solutions Accelerator, in partnership with Dubai Cares, aims to fast track education transformation across 10 countries by working with a network of development and educational partners to make climate change an integral part of curricula.
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Trudeau, Poilievre greet the Aga Khan on his birthday 2023-12-13
Posted December 14th, 2023 by librarian-hdPRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday issued the following statement on the birthday of the Aga Khan:
“Today, we join millions of Shia Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world to celebrate the 87th birthday of their spiritual leader, His Highness the Aga Khan.
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Global celebrations as Aga Khan marks 87th birthday: A legacy of humanitarian leadership and development 2023-12-13
Posted December 13th, 2023 by librarian-hdAs the Ismaili Muslim community and admirers worldwide commemorate the 87th birthday of Prince Karim Aga Khan, also known as Aga Khan IV, global leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several leaders from Islamic countries, are extending their congratulatory messages.
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Princess Zahra attended meetings of the Board of Trustees of the AKU 2023-11-30
Posted December 2nd, 2023 by librarian-hdNovember 30, 2023
Princess Zahra Aga Khan arrived in Karachi to attend meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Aga Khan University.
at the Dinner for the Donors of the AKU, Princess Zahra said: (source video partial)
The Ismaili National Council, Generous Donors, Partners, Friends of the University
As-salaam-alaikum and Good Evening
It is a tremendous pleasure for myself and my fellow trustees to be in Karachi this evening surrounded by so many dedicated and loyal friends of the University.
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Speech by Princess Zahra Aga Khan at the 2023 Global Pluralism Award 2023-11-14
Posted November 26th, 2023 by librarian-hdVIDEO: https://ismaili.net/timeline/2023/2023-11-14-gcp-speech-princess-zahra.m...
Bismillah-ir-Raheman-ir-Rahim
Your Excellencies, distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.
It is my great pleasure to welcome you on behalf of His Highness the Aga Khan and the entire Board of the Global Centre for Pluralism to the 2023 Global Pluralism Award.
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