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Barakah is dedicated to Mawlana Shah Rahim al Hussaini, His Highness the Aga Khan, members of his family and the Ismaili Imamat – a Hereditary Divine Institution from the Time of the Prophet Muhammad and Imam Ali

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    • The Quest and Ecstasy of Didar (Vision) in the Nizari Ismaili Ginanic tradition as UK Ismailis prepare for a beautiful encounter with His Highness the Aga Khan
    • Special coverage of the Aga Khan’s visit to the U.K.
    • Latest News (2026): Princess Zahra Aga Khan installed as first Pro-Chancellor of AKU
    • “Call on the Names of Imams”
    • Prince Sinan Aga Khan in pictures
    • The birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali
    • Special coverage of the Aga Khan’s visit to Portugal
    • Special coverage the Aga Khan’s visit to the USA
    • His Late Highness Aga Khan IV in Pictures: Part 2, 2000 – 2025
    • His Highness the Aga Khan’s speeches, messages and statements
    • Special coverage of the Aga Khan’s visit to Kyrgyzstan
    • Princess Zahra Aga Khan in Pictures: Part II (2021 – 2025)
    • Princess Zahra Aga Khan in Pictures: Part I (1970 to 2020)
    • The Aga Khan, “is running marathons;” he is a “Berlin Legend”
    • Special coverage of the Aga Khan’s visit to Kyrgyzstan
    • Special coverage of the Aga Khan’s visit to Uganda
    • A tribute to Prince Amyn Aga Khan on his 88th birthday
    • His Late Highness Aga Khan IV on Prophet Muhammad
    • Special coverage of the Aga Khan’s visit to Kenya
    • Special coverage of the Aga Khan’s historic visit to France
    • The Aga Khan approves a new motif for his inaugural visits to Ismaili Muslims
    • His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan gives his first address as Chancellor of the University of Central Asia
    • Special Coverage of the Aga Khan’s visit to Mozambique
    • Latest news: The Aga Khan’s message to his community in Iran
    • Ghadir Khumm: Ismaili Muslims Continue to be Guided by the Promised Rope of Imamat
    • The Aga Khan congratulates triumphant Ismaili Mountaineer
    • Aga Khan writes to Pakistan Prime Minister for Pakistan-India peace
    • The Aga Khan confers the title of Diwan on Shafik Sachedina
    • Prince Irfan Aga Khan: Ten years in pictures
    • Prince Hussain Aga Khan at 51
    • Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan: 25 Years in Pictures
    • Sunday, March 16, 2025: Chehlum, the 40th day of mourning of Mawlana Shah Karim,
    • Aga Khan IV in Pictures: Part 1 – the 20th Century
    • His Highness the Aga Khan IV: Words of inspiration that transformed an idea into a living museum
    • The Life and Legacy of Aga Khan IV
    • His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan: A pictorial story
    • “Depth of Field: The Aga Khan Beyond the Lens”
    • Manuscript gifted to His Highness the Aga Khan on his enthronement
    • Worldwide tributes to His Highness the Aga Khan IV
    • His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan accepts oath of allegiance in a magnificent enthronement ceremony
    • In Gratitude: From Shah Karim to Shah Rahim
    • King Charles III grants Prince Rahim, the title of “His Highness”
    • His Highness the Aga Khan IV is laid to rest in Aswan
    • A reflection on the funeral ceremony of His Highness the Aga Khan IV
    • Posts in Social Media as Prince Rahim Succeeds His Father as 50th Hereditary Ismaili Imam
    • Prince Rahim Aga Khan is the New Face of Imamat
    • His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th Hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, Passes Away
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    • Talika, January 2022 (Tajikistan Jamat)
    • Talika, 85th Salgirah, December 2021
    • Talika, 64th Imamat Day, July 2021
    • Talika, Navroz, March 2021
    • Talika, 84th Salgirah, December 2020
    • Talika, November 2020
    • Talika, 63rd Imamat Day, July 2020
    • Talika, Eid ul-Fitr, May 2020
    • Talika, Covid-19, April 2020
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    • Talika, Navroz, March 2020
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His Highness the Aga Khan in Kenya
September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

Azhar Chaudhry’s Photographs of His Highness the Aga Khan from the Collection of Veteran Ismaili Journalist Sultan Jessa (OC)

The Mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner, welcomed Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, to Houston, Texas, on March 18, 2018, in commemoration of his Diamond Jubilee, which celebrated his 60 years as spiritual leader of the Shai Ismaili Muslims:
July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

In a beautiful tribute to the Aga Khan on his 66th Imamat Day, Houston’s Mayor Sylvester Turner says that the work of the Ismaili Center “is progressing with a significant structure already in place”

justin trudeau and aga khan
July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

The Aga Khan’s 66th Imamat Day: Congratulatory Messages from Canada’s Federal and Provincial Leaders

Photograph: Ajmal Andani collection
July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

Historic Tanganyika Standard Newspapers from the Collection of Ajmal Andani: The Late Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee in 1946, His Passing in 1957, and the Succession and Enthronement of Prince Karim Aga Khan as the 49th Hereditary Ismaili Imam

Aga Khan IV
July 5, 2023January 24, 2024 Malik Merchant, Editor

A Pivotal Day in Islamic History that is Unknown to the World at Large: The Aga Khan Today is the Inheritor of the Institution of Imamat Established by Divine Commandment Fourteen Centuries Ago

Aga Khan with Canadian Prime Ministers and Governor Generals at Rideau Hall for his Diamond Jubiilee
July 1, 2023July 3, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

July 1, 2023: As Canada Marks its 156th Birthday, Barakah Presents a Selection of Photos and Videos of the Aga Khan with Canadian Prime Ministers

June 16, 2023June 17, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

“In my eyes, you embody promise: the promise of a new generation,” Aga Khan tells 2023 graduates of the University of Central Asia

A photograph taken by Prince Hussain Aga Khan during one of his dives into the ocean is projected on the screen as Farah Nasser engages the Prince in a conversation during his presentation of The Living Sea - Fragile Beauty at the Aga Khan Museum
June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

The Ismaili TV Exclusive Interview: Farah Nasser in conversation with Prince Hussain Aga Khan

June 3, 2023June 4, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

His Highness the Aga Khan is honoured by the Institut de France and the Town of Chantilly for restoring the Estate of Chantilly to its former glory – “It’s a beautiful, beautiful story”

May 26, 2023May 28, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

Exclusive photographs from Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s presentations of his exhibition “The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty” at the Aga Khan Museum; plus photos displayed at the Ismaili Centre

Hussain Aga Khan The Living Sea University of Waterloo
May 24, 2023May 25, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

Beautiful Moments from Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s presentation of his exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty at the University of Waterloo

Princess Fareen Aga Khan, wife of Hussain Aga Khan at the Glenbow at the Edison
May 21, 2023May 28, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

Prince Hussain Aga Khan and his wife Princess Fareen conclude visit to Calgary with a beautiful event at Glenbow; Prince and Princess walk through reception area and greet guests with warmth, enthusiasm and kindness

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

University of Calgary hosts Prince Hussain Aga Khan for presentation of his beautiful exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s Living Sea Exhibition in Calgary: The Sea Lion’s moving mummy hug, the beautiful picture book and visitors’ reaction

May 11, 2023May 12, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

Fondly remembered: Prince Aly Khan (d. May 12, 1960) and Prince Sadruddin (d. May 12, 2003), two brothers in His Highness the Aga Khan’s family who passed away on the same day, 43 years apart

May 6, 2023May 6, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

Prince Hussain Aga Khan, underwater photographer par excellence, brings his stunning exhibition to Calgary for first ever debut in Canada

Princess Zahra Aga Khan speaking at the inauguration of the Aga Khan Polyclinic in Zanzibar, Barakah
April 27, 2023April 28, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

Princess Zahra Aga Khan gives a succinct overview of the history and transformation of Zanzibar’s 130 year “Old Dispensary” to a cutting-edge health centre as she opens the Aga Khan Polyclinic in Zanzibar

April 20, 2023May 16, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

Podcasts: The Aga Khan’s principles and aspirations for a peaceful and equitable world – Volume 1

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