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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.

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.

Paradise found: London gallery showcases art inspired by Islamic garden design 2021-05-14

A ‘poetic’ fountain spouts delicate paper strips by artist Clare Celeste Börsch at the Making Paradise exhibition, Aga Khan Gall
Source: 
The Guardian theguardian.com

Nature-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.

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
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Brief Review: A Fatimid Code of Conduct for the Imam’s Administrators, Karim H. Karim, Mc Gill Class of 1984
Cultural Connections, Dr Karim Gillani, GPISH Class of 2003Administrators
Reflections on the Al Sabah Collection, Museum of Fine Arts,Houston, Arif Sunesara, STEP Class of 2012
Reflections on Hagia Sophia,Istanbul, Shahnoz Valijonbekova and Sabira Virani - STEP Class of 2010

Key Words  Fatimid Code of Conduct; Cultural Connections; Al Sabah Collection; Museum of Fine Arts; Hagia Sophia

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.

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

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

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

Speech by The Aga Khan at the International Colloquium organised by The Institute of Ismaili Studies 2003-10-19

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Source: 
the.ismaili

Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim

Your Excellencies, Your Worship, Distinguished Scholars and Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,

Kensington Palace Announcement

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.

Address to the International Colloquium ‘Word of God, Art of Man: The Qur’an and its Creative Expressions'

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Source: 
iis

Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim.

Your Excellencies,
Your Worship,
Distinguished Scholars and Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen:

Speech at the Annual Dinner of the Pakistan Society 1962-05-23

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Source: 
SPEECHES BOOK II – PG 85 - 86

(The Pakistan Society, London held its annual dinner in May 1962 and requested His Royal Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan to be the chief guest. The president of the society, Lt. Gen. Muhammed Yousif, Pakistan’s High Commissioner in U.K, welcoming His Royal Highness eulogized the efforts of the Aga Khans in the establishment of Pakistan and paid tributes to their work for the well-being of the world of Islam.

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Hazar Imam arriving at the Institute of Ismaili Studies 1983-07-01

Source: 
akdn.org

Hazar Imam

Hazar Imam

December 4, 2014 Hazar imam delivers speech at the Conference on Afghanistan held in London, Englan 2014-12-04

Source: 
alamy.com

Hazar Imam attends 65th annual dinner of The Pakistan Society:as Chief Guest of Honour 201

Mawlana Hazar Imam attends The Pakistan Society’s Annual Dinner  2018-1-0
Source: 
www.thenews.com.pk

LONDON: Britain’s former High Commissioner to Pakistan Sir Adam Thomson has said that a vibrant civil society and free media are essential in helping the government of Pakistan to deliver on the essentials that the growing Pakistani populations needs.

The former diplomat was speaking at the 65th annual dinner of The Pakistan Society at the Dorchester Hotel where His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan was the chief guest. Pakistan’s Acting High Commissioner Ayub Khan, several leading
Pakistani business professionals and officials of the Pakistan Society attended the dinner.

'JUBILEE MUBARAK' Who is the Aga Khan and why is his Diamond Jubilee being celebrated? 2018-06-08

His Highness the Aga Khan IV
Source: 
www.thesun.co.uk

The 81-year-old is known as a man of few words but his tireless work over six decades has seen communities across the world thrive

THE Aga Khan is one of the world’s most generous philanthropists and the spiritual leader of more than 15 million Ismaili Muslims worldwide.

He has spent the last 60 years beautifully bridging gaps between communities, ensuring his legacy breaks boundaries between religions, cultures and societies. But just who is he and why is this such a special year for him?

Prince Sinan was born January 2nd 2017 in London, England

Prince Sinan was born January 2nd 2017 in London, England

Born in London, United Kingdom on 2 January, Prince Sinan is the second child of Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa, and a little brother to Prince Irfan, who was born on 11 April 2015


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