Mawlana Hazar Imam attends dinner with Tanzanian Jamati leaders

Dar es Salaam, 7 July 2011 — On the eve of his departure from Tanzania, Mawlana Hazar Imam attended a dinner with the leadership of the Tanzanian Jamat.

During the evening, President Aitmadi Jehangir Bhaloo presented Mawlana Hazar Imam with a gift of a calligraphic panel from Qajar Persia dated AH 1275 on behalf of the assembled leadership.

In his address to the gathering, Mawlana Hazar Imam commented on how happy he was to be in Tanzania. “Inshallah in the months ahead, the years ahead, I will be able to visit the Jamat more often than I have in the past,” added Hazar Imam to rapturous applause.

On his final day in Tanzania, Mawlana Hazar Imam is expected to meet with the entire Tanzanian Jamat before concluding the first leg of his East African tour.

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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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Dar es Salaam plays host to the 2009 Unity Games

Participants parade into the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam during the opening ceremony of the 2009 Unity Games. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Council for Tanzania

In April, Ismailis travelled by plane, car, bus and boat to take part in the 2009 Unity Games held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Games drew Jamati members from all over the country, as well as Kenya, Uganda and even Canada to compete in the spirit of brotherhood. Athletes were joined by spectators who came to support their respective cities and celebrate an enjoyable experience for all.

The Games were inaugurated with an exciting opening ceremony, in which athletes paraded into the Diamond Jubilee Hall behind signs representing their cities. Jamati leaders and spectators rose to greet and welcome them. They also acknowledged the hard work of all the volunteers whose dedication made the event possible. A “Presentation of Trophies” that the winners would take home was also on display. The highlight of the event was when Zahir Jivani, President of the Ismaili Council for Tanzania, declared the Unity Games open.

President Zahir Jivani of the Ismaili Council for Tanzania is introduced to members of the Canadian volleyball team. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Council for Tanzania

Matches began right after the opening ceremony and continued through the weekend. Athletes participated in traditional volleyball, soccer, throw ball, tennis, swimming, badminton, table tennis, darts and pool. The games began early each morning and continued well into the night.

One of the more exciting matches was a traditional volleyball game featuring long time rivals Dar es Salaam and Mwanza which ended at 2:30 AM. The football final between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar


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