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"May the years ahead bring you fulfilment, wisdom and many opportunities to contribute to the societies you will serve." - Mawlana Hazar Imam #SoulfulSunday #Salgirah #AgaKhan #Ismaili

On behalf of all Torontonians, I wish His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan a very happy birthday! Toronto is deeply grateful for your enduring contributions to our city and beyond, including the Aga Khan Museum, Aga Khan Park, the Ismaili Centre, and most recently, Generations. These internationally recognized institutions reflect a vision that enriches our communities and brings people together. Your leadership, humility, and commitment to pluralism and unity are especially inspiring at a time of growing polarization. These values speak to the very best of Toronto and remind us of what we can achieve when we embrace our differences and work together. Happy Birthday and Salgirah Mubarak!

Co-produced by and featuring interviews with Prince Hussain, Beacons of Hope focuses on the interaction between ecosystems and species found in the waters off the Revillagigedo Islands in Mexico. youtu.be/LqJagMFjFhg?si=dQPL…

"Climate resilience is not an abstract goal. It is about families, communities and the right to live with security, in good health and with hope for the future." - Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan #SoulfulSunday

In this concluding episode of The Ismaili Update: India Visit, see highlights from the final day of Mawlana Hazar Imam's visit to India, including his meeting with the Chief Minister of Telangana, a Didar in Hyderabad, and his departure from India. Tune in to Part 7 of The Ismaili Update: India Visit. youtu.be/FD9oSlGU4Ag?si=jRaI…

The Ismaili The Ismaili India During the final leg of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to India, he met with the Honourable Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri Anumula Revanth Reddy. Hazar Imam and the Chief Minister discussed several areas for continued collaboration in Telangana, as the Aga Khan Development Network’s activities continue to expand in the state. “I greatly value the cooperation that has enabled us to contribute to improving the quality of life and creating opportunities for people in Telangana,” Hazar Imam said. “The experience of our partnership across areas such as cultural heritage, education, healthcare and community development provides a strong foundation for continuing to strengthen this relationship and exploring further areas of collaboration in support of shared development priorities.” The Chief Minister expressed his appreciation for the Aga Khan Trust for Culture’s work in the state, as well as AKDN’s contribution to education, especially through the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad. Their last meeting came in July 2024, when the Chief Minister inaugurated the Qutb Shahi Heritage Park in the presence of Hazar Imam. The restoration of the Qutb Shahi Tombs involved the conservation of over 100 monuments spread across 106 acres, making it the largest ever conservation effort undertaken in India.

At an Institutional-hosted reception, Mawlana Hazar Imam once again expressed his deep appreciation for the Jamat’s dedicated volunteer service, describing it as a cornerstone of our community and one of the great blessings bestowed upon us.

Mawlana Hazar Imam granted two didars for the Jamats of Northern and Eastern Gujarat and Southern Saurashtra. In the morning session, the Mukhi of Ahmedabad Headquarters Jamatkhana submitted bay'a on behalf of the Northern and Eastern Gujarat Jamats.

This evening, Mawlana Hazar Imam travelled from Delhi to Gujarat, where he was received by a delegation of Jamati leaders. A large portion of the global Ismaili population traces its cultural and linguistic roots back to villages and towns in Gujarat. Between the 11th and 16th centuries, the Ismaili Imamat sent pirs to Gujarat and Sindh as religious teachers of what became known as the Satpanth (true path) tradition. Their teachings are largely preserved in the Ginans, a form of South Asian devotional poetry. Many Ismailis of these regions took on the name “Khoja,” derived from the Persian term of respect “khawaja.” Gujarati-speaking Khoja merchants would go on to carry the community outward through trade networks to other parts of South Asia, East Africa, and beyond. This is Hazar Imam’s first official visit to India since becoming the 50th Imam of the Ismailis. Earlier today, he met with several national leaders in Delhi, including the Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and Her Excellency President of India Droupadi Murmu.

Theismailiindia Mawlana Hazar Imam arriving into Delhi, India on 9 September 2026. Photo: IPL / Shamsh Maredia

Porto Cervo unveils memorial to Mawlana Shah Karim At a ceremony in Porto Cervo yesterday evening, local officials formally named the piazza, or town square, in honour of Mawlana Shah Karim. A commemorative sculpture was also unveiled to acknowledge his pioneering work to develop the surrounding area in Sardinia into a thriving coastal region. Mawlana Hazar Imam was in attendance along with Prince Amyn and Princes Irfan and Sinan. In his remarks, which he delivered partly in Italian, Hazar Imam thanked local officials for the posthumous honour bestowed upon his father. More:the.ismaili/gb/en/news/porto…

His Highness Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V made a historic visit to Pakistan from 20–26 May 2026, including Hunza, Gojal (Passu), and other parts of Gilgit-Baltistan. It was his first major visit to the region since assuming the Imamat in 2025. A highlight of the visit was the Didar in Passu, Hunza, where approximately 80,000 Ismailis gathered to meet their spiritual leader. Community members had spent months preparing the venue and welcoming arrangements. For many Ismailis in Hunza and around the world, the 2026 visit was regarded as a deeply significant and emotional occasion, marking the first Didar of the 50th Imam in the region. Prince Rahim had also previously visited Hunza in June 2024, when he inaugurated a new Software Technology Park in Nasirabad to support digital skills, entrepreneurship, and economic development in the region.

The Ismaili Despite unusual and unfavourable weather conditions in the region, Mawlana Hazar Imam was able to travel to Gilgit yesterday to begin a series of visits to the Jamat in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. Upon arriving in Gilgit, Hazar Imam was received at the airport by the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Justice (Retired) Yar Muhammad, FCNA Commander Major General Syed Imtiaz Hussain, Justice Ali Baig of the Chief Court of Gilgit-Baltistan along with other senior officials of the Gilgit-Baltistan government and administration and a delegation of Jamati leadership. Hazar Imam then travelled to Passu, a village in the Hunza region, located near the Pakistan-China border. Tens of thousands of Jamati members had gathered at the outdoor venue with much anticipation and emotion. There, Hazar Imam blessed the Jamat with didar. Ismailis have been present in this part of the world for centuries, and since the time of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, Imamat institutions have established numerous initiatives to enhance the quality of life of the Jamat in the region, with an emphasis on access to education. In recent weeks, Jamati members have taken part in a pledge to Read, Move and Plant as an expression of love, gratitude and commitment to their Imam. Inspiring lifelong learning, promoting active living, and encouraging environmental responsibility, close to 200 million minutes of reading, approximately 75 million minutes of movement and over 130 thousand trees have been pledged as part of the campaign. Photo credits: IPL / Fazal Hussain / Akbar Hakim / Taseer Beyg / Ali Muhammad / Ali Ahmed

Aga Khan University @AKUAlumnni On April 17th, AKU alumni attending the Global Ismaili Health Professionals Conference were honoured by the inspiring presence of our Pro-Chancellor Princess Zahra Aga Khan. Her attendance was a meaningful gesture of recognition for the alumni community and reaffirmed the vision and values at the heart of our institution. From mentoring current students and supporting scholarships, to leading healthcare, education, and development initiatives around the world, AKU graduates continue to give back in meaningful ways. Whether it’s through community service, knowledge sharing, or driving change in their professions, their commitment reflects the values they carried with them from AKU. To our alumni – your continued commitment to the AKU mission is what makes evenings like these truly significant. #AKUAlumnni #AKUSONAM #AKUMC

Aga Khan University Aga Khan Development Network The Ismaili Princess Zahra Aga Khan, AKU Pro-Chancellor, joined the 2026 Global Ismaili Health Professionals Conference as Special Guest of Honour in Houston, where she highlighted the critical role of health in driving human development and improving quality of life. Under the theme “Healthcare Innovation Through Partnerships: Bridging Global Health Challenges,” the conference brought together health professionals from the Ismaili community around the world to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the future of healthcare. The conference also featured contributions from President Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin and several other AKU healthcare leaders. Dr Shahabuddin reflected on the journey of building academic medical centres in the AKDN health system. More than 35 alumni from AKU’s Medical College and over 105 alumni from the School of Nursing and Midwifery were in attendance, underscoring the University’s strong global community and influence in the health sector. Tap the link in bio to learn more. 📷 Photos by @akbarhakimmanji

Presenting, 'O Mohammad' - a heartfelt ode in the name of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) sung by Ayisha Abdul Basith and Salim Merchant. This track is a collaboration between #AyishaAbdulBasith and #SalimSulaiman. Subscribe to our channel for more music everyday 🔔 Presented by Merchant Records and GoDaddy India Singers: Ayisha Abdul Basith, Salim Merchant Music Composed & Produced by: Salim-Sulaiman Lyrics: Kamal Haji Music Co-Produced and Arranged by: Muheet Bharti Backing Vocals: Rajiv Sundaresan, Muheet Bharti, Aditya Kalway, Suhas Sawant, Yashika Sikka, Darshana Menon, Umesh Joshi, Janardan Dhatrak, Aditi Prabhudesai, Dattatray Mestri, Deepti Rege, Archana Gore Mixed and Mastered by: Muheet Bharti at Blue Productions Distributed by Global Music Junction, Warner Music India youtu.be/83vqRMYTG5s?si=bhPp…

The Ismaili Welcome to a special edition of The Ismaili Update as the Jamat in Canada celebrates the arrival of Mawlana Hazar Imam. Join our host Rahima from Ottawa for today’s highlights, including Mawlana Hazar Imam’s meeting with the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada.

The Ismaili Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and His Excellency Mr Whit Fraser hosted a dinner for Mawlana Hazar Imam yesterday at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. The dinner was attended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and several current and former leaders of the country. As part of Hazar Imam’s first official visit to Canada, the event marked a milestone in the longstanding relationship between Canada and the Ismaili Imamat, grounded in shared values and a sustained commitment to building a better world. Reflecting on the the partnership, Hazar Imam said: “My late father, who many of you knew well, had a strong belief in—and affection for—Canada, for its people, its values, its steadfast commitment to upholding the fundamental principles of respect, dignity, and pluralism. It is my intention to continue to strengthen and build on this valued relationship and to make available all of the capabilities of the Imamat in our work together.” Over five decades, this partnership has produced tangible outcomes in capacity building, economic development and the strengthening of civil society across some of the world’s most challenging environments. “Many of the guests gathered here tonight have dedicated their lives to pluralism and peace. So too has the Ismaili community in Canada,” said Governor General Mary Simon. “In today’s global context, your work—and the values we share—stand as a stabilizing force. For this, and for our continued partnership and friendship, we thank you.” Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Carney and Hazar Imam released a joint declaration outlining new partnerships in housing, economic development and other areas of mutual interest, setting the stage for renewed collaboration. Photo credits: AKDN / Akbar Hakim