United Kingdom
King's Cross London
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2010-01-28 London
2010, January 28 - London, UK: "Results change minds, not rhetoric." His Highness the Aga Khan's Statement at the London Conference on Afghanistan today. International conference on Afghanistan begins in London Foreign ministers of over 70 countries gathered at a conference in London to discuss the current situation and future of Afghanistan.
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2007-07-12 London
2007, July 12: London, UK - Ismaili Center: H.H. Prince Karim Aga Khan, Prince Rahim, Prince Amyn, Princess Zahra, Prince Hussein, Princess Khaliya & Prince Charles were at the Ismaili Center. Hazar Imam stood a long time outside the center. About 40 Ismailis were waiting on 2 sides and Hazar Imam was constently smiling to them. His first Wave of the Jubilee Year was for the Jamat standing there. He waved 6 times before getting into his car plus again from the car.
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Princess Zahra addresses A CELEBRATION OF AKF (UK) Ball 1995-11-13
Posted November 7th, 2022 by librarian-hd1995, November 13: Princess Zahra addressed the charity function held at Grosvenor Hotel, London where the theme was "Water for Life". In her speech, Princess Zahra said; "Investing in women yields high returns, both for themselves and for the generations to come" . Hazar Imam, in a message conveyed through Princess Zahra, said; "Through the voice of My daughter, and at the end of her speech, I want to associate Myself with the gratitude and respect she expressed for all those who have contributed to the mission of the Aga Khan Foundation.
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Prince Rahim represents Mawlana Hazar Imam at Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral 2022-09-19
Posted September 20th, 2022 by librarian-hdFollowing an invitation from Buckingham Palace, Mawlana Hazar Imam requested Prince Rahim to represent him at the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which took place today. Prince Rahim attended the Committal Ceremony held at Windsor Castle this afternoon.
The Committal Ceremony was attended by members of the royal family, individuals from other royal families, close friends, past and present members of the Queen’s household, Governors General, and Realm Prime Ministers.
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Seas of My Youth by Prince Hussain 2022-09-17
Featuring almost a decade’s worth of photos, Prince Hussain’s exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty finally arrived in the UK. Entering the social hall of the Ismaili Centre, London yesterday, visitors found themselves in a dazzling underwater world.
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Prince Hussain held The Living Sea Exhibition in London, U.K. from September 7-24 2022 2022-09-07
An avid tropical fish hobbyist since the age of five and a reptile and amphibian enthusiast for nearly as long, Prince Hussain Aga Khan developed a keen interest in conservation at a young age and began scuba diving at 14.
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Prince Hussain’s exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty finally arrives in the UK. 2022-09-07
Posted September 10th, 2022 by librarian-hdFeaturing almost a decade’s worth of photos, Prince Hussain’s exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty finally arrived in the UK. Entering the social hall of the Ismaili Centre, London yesterday, visitors found themselves in a dazzling underwater world.
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Prince Hussain’s exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty finally arrives in the UK. 2022-09-07
Posted September 10th, 2022 by librarian-hdFeaturing almost a decade’s worth of photos, Prince Hussain’s exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty finally arrived in the UK. Entering the social hall of the Ismaili Centre, London yesterday, visitors found themselves in a dazzling underwater world.
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Interview with H.H. The AgaKhan and Synergos Founder Peggy Dulany at the Synergos University 2012-10-22
Posted May 1st, 2022 by librarian-hdRobert Dunn: My name is Bob Dunn and I have the privilege of serving as the President of the Synergos Institute.
This is our first University for a Night in Europe, although we have held similar events for more than a decade in New York and quite recently in Johannesburg. It’s really wonderful to see some old friends and some new ones, new faces, and we are, of course, especially honoured to have with us His Highness the Aga Khan and also that we are joined by his daughter and son, Princess Zahra and Prince Rahim.
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Paradise found: London gallery showcases art inspired by Islamic garden design 2021-05-14
Posted May 14th, 2021 by librarian-hdNature-driven artist and environmentalist Clare Celeste Börsch among contributors to exhibition exploring concept of Eden
As in many paradise gardens, particularly those inspired by Islamic culture, a fountain lies at the heart of the quadrilateral garden created inside the Aga Khan Centre gallery in King’s Cross, London. This fountain doesn’t spout water, however, but beautiful, intricate strips of paper with laser-cut flowers made by Berlin-based American artist Clare Celeste Börsch.
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IIS alumni, 2013 (various topics)
Publication Type | Article | |
Year of Publication | 2013 | |
Date Published | 2013 | |
Authors | Saleh, Ambreen | |
Original Publication | Alumni Association of the Institute of Ismaili Studies | |
Alternate Title | Reflections on Shah Faisal Mosque: A Tribute to God at the Foothills of the Himalayas | |
Issue | 2013 | |
Publisher | Alumni Association of the Institute of Ismaili Studies | |
Source | Brief Review: A Fatimid Code of Conduct for the Imam’s Administrators, Karim H. Karim, Mc Gill Class of 1984 | |
Key Words | Fatimid Code of Conduct; Cultural Connections; Al Sabah Collection; Museum of Fine Arts; Hagia Sophia |
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The Fatimid Caliphate Diversity of Traditions
Publication Type | Article | |
Year of Publication | 2020 | |
Date Published | 2020 | |
Authors | Daftary, Farhad; Jiwa, Shainool | |
Original Publication | I.B.Tauris Publishers LONDON • NEW YORK in association with The Institute oflsmaili Studies LONDON | |
Source | Ismaili heritage series ; 14. | |
ISBN/ISSN Number | 9781788311335 1788311337 | |
Key Words | Ismaili Imamate; Fatimid Caliphate; Fatimid-Abbasid rivalry; Qāḍī al-Nu'mān; female prayer leadership; Nizārī Ismaili Imamate | |
Notes | Ismaili heritage series ; 14. |
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A Modern History of the Ismailis Continuity and Change in a Muslim Community
Publication Type | Article | |
Year of Publication | 2011 | |
Date Published | 2011 | |
Authors | Daftary, Farhad; Karim, Karim H. | |
Original Publication | I.B.Tauris Publishers | |
Alternate Title | At the Interstices of Tradition, Modernity and Postmodernity: Ismaili Engagements with Contemporary Canadian Society | |
Publisher | The Institute of Ismaili Studies | |
ISBN/ISSN Number | 978 1 84511 717 7 | |
Key Words | Modern History Ismailis |
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ISLAMISATION ON THE IRANIAN PERIPHERY: NASIR-I KHUSRAW AND ISMAILISM IN BADAKHSHAN
Publication Type | Article | |
Year of Publication | 2017 | |
Date Published | 2017 | |
Authors | Behen,Daniel | |
Original Publication | Edinburgh University Press Ltd The Tun - Holyrood Road 12 (2f) Jackson's Entry Edinburgh EH8 8PJ | |
ISBN/ISSN Number | 978 1 4744 1712 9 | |
Key Words | Islam; IRANIAN PERIPHERY; :NASIR-I KHUSRAW; ISMAILISM; BADAKHSHAN |
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Historical Dictionary of the Ismailis
Publication Type | Article | |
Year of Publication | 2012 | |
Date Published | 2012 | |
Authors | Daftary, Farhad. | |
Original Publication | HISTORICAL DICTIONARIES OF PEOPLES AND CULTURES Jon Woronoff, Series Editor | |
Pagination | 275 | |
Publisher | Published by Scarecrow Press, Inc. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. | |
ISBN/ISSN Number | ISBN 978-0-8108-6164-0 | |
Key Words | History Ismailis |
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Speech by The Aga Khan at the International Colloquium organised by The Institute of Ismaili Studies 2003-10-19
Posted December 19th, 2019 by librarian-hdBismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim
Your Excellencies, Your Worship, Distinguished Scholars and Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
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Kensington Palace Announcement
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend a special event at the Aga Khan Centre on 2nd October, hosted by His Highness The Aga Khan.
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Address to the International Colloquium ‘Word of God, Art of Man: The Qur’an and its Creative Expressions'
Posted March 16th, 2019 by librarian-ldBismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim.
Your Excellencies,
Your Worship,
Distinguished Scholars and Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen:
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