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by kassambhai
Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:50 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Aga Khan receives the Citizenship Award. 21th Sept 2016
Replies: 23
Views: 73521

global citizenship video

http://livestream.com/accounts/21069386 ... /136478112

its a 2hr video.

the first hour is just music so fast forward to the 1hr mark on the player.

not sure how long it will stay up.


enjoy !!
by kassambhai
Sat May 30, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Global Centre of Pluralism lecture 2015
Replies: 1
Views: 15756

Global Centre of Pluralism lecture 2015

with introduction by the Aga Khan


http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/ne ... d24707999



Video lenght: 1 hr and 15 mins
by kassambhai
Sun May 24, 2015 7:01 pm
Forum: Institutional Activities
Topic: 31st World Partnership Walk 2015
Replies: 0
Views: 15049

31st World Partnership Walk 2015

World Partnership Walk to fight global poverty May 24 Toronto walk expected to attract thousands, raised $7-million in Canada last year.

Thousands of Toronto residents are expected to converge at David Pecaut Square at Metro Hall this Sunday, May 24 to participate in the 31st World Partnership Walk ...
by kassambhai
Sat Mar 28, 2015 2:16 pm
Forum: People
Topic: Ashaz Sabir nominated for Ontario Junior Citizen
Replies: 0
Views: 13119

Ashaz Sabir nominated for Ontario Junior Citizen

At seven years old, Garden Public School student Ashaz Sabir said he feels compelled to help others around him, whether it’s his three sisters, Ruby, Sarah and Simrah, his mother Shirin, or complete strangers.

“I feel happy when I help (others),” Ashaz said “It makes me feel good and other people ...
by kassambhai
Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:30 pm
Forum: Art, Architecture, Music
Topic: The Lost Dhow at Aga Khan Museum
Replies: 0
Views: 13570

The Lost Dhow at Aga Khan Museum

New exhibit at the Aga Khan Museum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfI5pnTn-1U
by kassambhai
Mon Sep 22, 2014 1:57 pm
Forum: Institutional Activities
Topic: Partnership Walk at Birmingham Alabama
Replies: 0
Views: 15050

Partnership Walk at Birmingham Alabama

Partnership Walk held at Railroad Park
Posted: Sep 21, 2014 10:27 PM EDT
Updated: Sep 21, 2014 10:27 PM EDT
By Karen Church

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) -

The festive atmosphere for this sixth annual Partnership Walk is a far cry from the poverty and hunger that ravages the people this walk is ...
by kassambhai
Wed Sep 17, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: Institutional Activities
Topic: Upcoming Events at Toronto Ismaili Ctr
Replies: 0
Views: 15276

Upcoming Events at Toronto Ismaili Ctr

Saturday, October 25, 2014, 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Ismaili Centre Toronto, 49 Wynford Drive, Toronto

Cairo at the Heart of the Grand Tour: Medieval Travellers from Spain to China
Alice Hunsberger, American Federation of Arts

Spanning the globe from Spain to China, the medieval Islamic world ...
by kassambhai
Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:09 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Aga Khan Museum - TO
Replies: 369
Views: 553650

Toronto CityTV news gets a tour of the museum.
Enjoy the video.

http://www.citynews.ca/2014/09/10/aga-k ... next-week/
by kassambhai
Wed Sep 10, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Aga Khan Museum - TO
Replies: 369
Views: 553650

Aga Khan Museum readies for visit of the man himself
By: Murray Whyte Visual arts, Published on Wed Sep 10 2014

The leaf blowers and sod-edgers roared and sliced in earnest Wednesday morning outside the Aga Khan Museum, the shimmering new hub of Muslim culture perched on a berm of neatly manicured ...
by kassambhai
Wed Sep 10, 2014 2:17 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Aga Khan Museum - TO
Replies: 369
Views: 553650

Global News in Toronto gets a tour of the museum.
Enjoy the video.

http://globalnews.ca/news/1555084/watch ... an-museum/
by kassambhai
Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Aga Khan Museum - TO
Replies: 369
Views: 553650

Aga Khan Museum to open Sept. 18

With a building designed by Fumihiko Maki and artifacts from the Aga Khan’s own collection, it will be one of the best museums of Islamic culture in the world.

By: Murray Whyte Visual arts, Published on Mon Sep 08 2014

The Aga Khan Museum has been more than a ...
by kassambhai
Wed Sep 03, 2014 4:15 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Aga Khan Museum - TO
Replies: 369
Views: 553650

once again rumor has it an announcement will be made today (sept 3) in all khanes.
by kassambhai
Tue Aug 26, 2014 9:39 pm
Forum: Books
Topic: Novel: Where the Air is Sweet by Tasneem Jamal
Replies: 0
Views: 14264

Novel: Where the Air is Sweet by Tasneem Jamal

The attached video contains an interview with the author and brief background about her novel.
Enjoy.

http://tvo.org/video/205345/tasneem-jam ... ian-exiles
by kassambhai
Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:09 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Aga Khan Museum - TO
Replies: 369
Views: 553650

Below is a link documenting the start of a long journey as we prepare for the opening of the Aga Khan Museum.
Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt_MX7RwKQA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWW0iSMsUYA
by kassambhai
Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:04 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Aga Khan Museum - TO
Replies: 369
Views: 553650

its the same video as above but its been trimmed to include only the museum story.
enjoy.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/n ... -1.2742387
by kassambhai
Wed Aug 20, 2014 7:17 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Aga Khan Museum - TO
Replies: 369
Views: 553650

CBC Toronto News has a brief look inside the Aga Khan Museum.
Manually forwarded the time index clock to 22:22.
Enjoy.

http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Canada/T ... 93467524/
by kassambhai
Wed Aug 20, 2014 3:15 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Aga Khan Museum - TO
Replies: 369
Views: 553650

Aga Khan Museum in North York to open Sept. 18
Music festival events planned for opening weekend
North York Mirror
By JEAN KO DIN

The Aga Khan Museum has announced it will be opening its doors to the public on Thursday, Sept. 18.

The museum’s permanent collection will feature over 1,000 items that ...
by kassambhai
Mon Aug 04, 2014 4:25 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Family of seven killed in Syria
Replies: 3
Views: 39496

Family of seven killed in Syria

Islamic State militants Killed seven of a family in Syria

Beirut, Aug 4 (IANS/EFE): At least seven members of a family, including two children, were executed by militants of the radical Islamic State (IS) in central Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported.

The extremists broke into ...
by kassambhai
Mon Aug 04, 2014 1:59 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Aga Khan Museum - First Impressions
Replies: 1
Views: 3597

Ismaili Centre youtube video link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWW0iSMsUYA
by kassambhai
Sun Aug 03, 2014 9:49 pm
Forum: People
Topic: Brothers find home in hardware store
Replies: 0
Views: 13932

Brothers find home in hardware store

Brothers find home in hardware store
Longtime West Van Home Hardware proprietors retiring
Laura Anderson / North Shore News
July 27, 2014 12:00 AM

Christmas came in June this year with a feast of samosas at the Home Hardware store in West Vancouver.

Azim and Nawaz Virani brought their holiday ...
by kassambhai
Fri Aug 01, 2014 3:28 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Aga Khan Museum - First Impressions
Replies: 1
Views: 3597

Aga Khan Museum - First Impressions

Building on faith: Inside Toronto’s new Aga Khan Museum, designed by the world’s leading architects
ALEX BOZIKOVIC
The Globe and Mail
Published Friday, Aug. 01 2014, 12:39 PM EDT
Last updated Friday, Aug. 01 2014, 1:20 PM EDT

A majestic structure in a plain Toronto suburb, the ambitious Aga Khan ...
by kassambhai
Sat Jul 12, 2014 2:48 pm
Forum: Contemporary
Topic: Reflecting on the last 57 years
Replies: 0
Views: 14949

Reflecting on the last 57 years

British Pathe is a film archive of events which have occurred over the last 80 years. I thought it would be beneficial as we look to the past that we also reflect on the future.

In the days and weeks ahead, I hope to add more videos from British Pathe.

Hope you enjoy them.

http://www.youtube.com ...
by kassambhai
Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:56 pm
Forum: Jamat Activities
Topic: Calgary Stampede Parade 2014 - Ismaili float
Replies: 0
Views: 14338

Calgary Stampede Parade 2014 - Ismaili float

Below is a youtube link to the parade and at the 15 minute mark you can see the ismaili float.

The float is right behind the truck which says 'RCMP veterans association'

On the front of the float it shows 'ismaili muslims'

Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v ...
by kassambhai
Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:00 pm
Forum: Jamat Activities
Topic: Calgary Jamat to serve breakfast at stampede
Replies: 0
Views: 14343

Calgary Jamat to serve breakfast at stampede

1,001 ways to celebrate the Stampede: The Ismaili Muslim Community Sunset Breakfast
Jul 4 2014 by Sky Hornig, communications advisor

Happy Parade Day everyone! We hope you are enjoying the pancakes, the sun, the western wear, the country music and the mini donuts.

One thing we love about Stampede ...
by kassambhai
Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:14 pm
Forum: Books
Topic: Our Global Neighbourhood: If Not Now, then When?
Replies: 0
Views: 14458

Our Global Neighbourhood: If Not Now, then When?

Our Global Neighbourhood: If Not Now, then When?
July 2 2014
Posted By:Rene Wadlow

2014 marks the anniversary of the presentation in Geneva of the report of the Commission on Global Governance to an audience of UN Secretariat, diplomats, NGO representatives and academics. The secretariat for the ...
by kassambhai
Sat Jun 28, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Aga Khan at Child Care Summit in Toronto 28-30 May 2014
Replies: 16
Views: 72127

A Renewed Call for Child and Maternal Health
June 25, 2014 - 9:59am
By Sabrina Natasha Premji and Afzal Habib

At the Saving Every Woman, Every Child summit held in Toronto, Canada last month, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank Group asserted, “We stand today on a critical threshold for ...
by kassambhai
Sat Jun 28, 2014 6:54 pm
Forum: Art, Architecture, Music
Topic: Ismaili Art at Surrey Art Gallery in British Columbia
Replies: 0
Views: 13837

Ismaili Art at Surrey Art Gallery in British Columbia

Sharing Islamic experiences through art
by Staff Writer - Surrey North Delta Leader
posted Jun 28, 2014 at 7:00 AM

Established and emerging B.C.-based members of Ismaili Artists Canada show the humanistic approach of Islam and share their experiences through paintings, photographs, calligraphy, and ...
by kassambhai
Tue Jun 24, 2014 3:51 pm
Forum: Art, Architecture, Music
Topic: History of Cairo at Toronto Museum
Replies: 1
Views: 14879

History of Cairo at Toronto Museum

Cairo: A Brief History of an Islamic Metropolis

Tickets to sale to General Public June 6.
General Public $35, Members $32, Students $32, ICT Member $32

This lecture will review the history of Cairo from the 10th century to the present. It will survey the city’s outstanding architecture ...