Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea Jamats gather for Sydney games

The Jamats of Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea gathered in Sydney earlier this year for a National Ismaili Sports Tournament (IST). The event, which was held from 22–24 April, resulted from months of planning, and was the culmination of various local sports and fitness programmes promoting healthy lifestyles and enhancing Jamati unity.
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Kenyan Jamat gathers to witness opening of Heart and Cancer Centre by Mawlana Hazar Imam and President Kibaki

Nairobi, 25 July 2011 — Thousands of Ismailis gathered at the Parklands Complex Pavillion in Nairobi to witness the opening of a new Heart and Cancer Centre. The Aga Khan University Hospital facility was inaugurated by His Excellency President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam.

The Heart and Cancer Centre brings international standards of patient care in cardiology and oncology treatment to Kenya, positioning the University Hospital as a hub in an integrated AKDN health system being established in East Africa. It also represents a significant expansion for the Aga Khan University’s Faculty of Health Sciences in the region.

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Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Tanzania

Mawlana Hazar Imam with President Aitmadi Jehangir Bhaloo of the Ismaili Council for Tanzania and AKDN Resident Representative Amin Kurji at the Dar es Salaam airport. Photo: Zahur RamjiDar es Salaam, 4 July 2011 — Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived at Dar es Salaam airport this evening, commencing his Jamati visit to Tanzania. He was received by government officials and leaders of the Tanzanian Jamat.

Hazar Imam’s arrival in Tanzania is his first stop in a three-country tour of East Africa. Mawlana Hazar Imam will also take the opportunity to meet with government leaders and review progress of AKDN projects in the region.

Eagerly awaiting the Imam, the Jamat in Tanzania, as well as their neighbours in Uganda and Kenya, have been busy making preparations for the visit and celebrating with traditional festivities.


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Canadian Jamat rejoices around the Foundation Ceremony in Toronto; reflects on impact of new institutions

After years of eager anticipation since the projects were formally announced in 2002, the Jamat across Canada came together to celebrate the Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park, which are being established in Toronto.
“I am very proud to be a Canadian Ismaili Muslim,” said Sadiq Abdulla, a member of the Canadian Ismaili Muslim Youth Choir. “The establishment of the Centre, Garden, and Museum will serve as a physical manifestation of how our community has integrated itself [in Canada].”


The new Centre will become part of a network of Ismaili Centres established around the world, and will be the second in Canada after the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby, which is commemorating its 25th anniversary this year.

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