[{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T00:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"00:00:00","TimeStamp":1779235200000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Dukoma","Details":"Dukoma, performed by Irfan Sheen and Ambreen Shakoor, is a Burushaski song rejoicing the beloved Imam’s arrival to the murid’s hometown."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T00:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"00:05:00","TimeStamp":1779235500000,"Duration":80,"Theme":"Ismaili Centres","Program":"Celebrating 35 Years of The Ismaili Centre London","Details":"Watch the journey of the Ismaili Centre London from the foundation ceremony on September 6, 1979, construction and opening to the importance of the Centre today."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T01:25:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"01:25:00","TimeStamp":1779240300000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Deedar Mubarak Maar","Details":"‘Deedar Mubarak Maar’ is an upbeat Burushaski track, written and performed by Shahid Akhtar Qalandar to celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s upcoming visit to Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T01:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"01:30:00","TimeStamp":1779240600000,"Duration":30,"Theme":"Voices from the Roof of the World","Program":"S2 Ep. 2 - Blue Eyes of the Pamirs ","Details":"Tajikistan’s high Pamir Mountains are sprinkled with a series of striking glacial lakes: Karakul, Zorkul, Burunkul, Yashiikul. Gradually, the glaciers are melting, and water scarcity is threatening Central Asia. Episode Director, Tolik Godomamadov; Series Producer, Andrew Tkach; Locations, Yashikul & Burunkul Lakes, Tajikistan. \n#VRW #Resilience #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ThirdPole #AKDN "},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T02:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"02:00:00","TimeStamp":1779242400000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Loyalty","Details":"The Ismaili presents \"Loyalty\" by Ismaili music artists from Syria. The song was produced to celebrate Mawlana Shah Karim's 86th Birthday, and illustrates the Jamat’s unconditional love and devotion for our beloved Imam-of-the-Time."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T02:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"02:00:00","TimeStamp":1779242400000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What are Ismaili Centres","Details":"Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Ismaili Center in Houston, watch our latest What Ismailis Believe video to learn more about the design and function of the Ismaili Centres around the world."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T02:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"02:05:00","TimeStamp":1779242700000,"Duration":75,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"Conversations with Authors - Shainool Jiwa, author of  The Fatimids - The Rise of a Muslim Empire","Details":"ITREB UK presents a conversation between host Rahim Shamji and author Shainool JIwa on her book, The Fatimids - The Rise of a Muslim Empire.  This session was hosted by the Reading Jamatkhana book club and held at the Ismaili Centre London."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T03:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"03:20:00","TimeStamp":1779247200000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Khushamdid(Welcome)","Details":"Khushamdid (Welcome) is a beautiful track sung by Shehzad Roy and Natasha Baig in celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s expected arrival in Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T03:25:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"03:25:00","TimeStamp":1779247500000,"Duration":35,"Theme":"Trailblazers","Program":"S1 Ep 2 - Farah Williamson\nCo-founder, Project Shelter Wakadogo, Uganda","Details":"In this episode we are joined by Farah Williamson, co-founder of Project Shelter Wakadogo, and Director of Gulf and Strategic Partnerships at Plan International Canada. Working closely with the local community in Gulu, Uganda, Farah shares with us what motivated her to co-found Project Shelter Wakadogo whose guiding principle is putting children at the heart of everything. Trailblazers is a new original series, exclusively on Ismaili TV, showcasing Ismailis around the globe who have demonstrated excellence in their fields. "},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T04:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"04:00:00","TimeStamp":1779249600000,"Duration":10,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Pyara Mawla Tashreef Laao","Details":"The Ismaili presents 'Pyare Mawla Tashreef Laao', a joyful piece sung by children in anticipation of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T04:10:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"04:10:00","TimeStamp":1779250200000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Update","Program":"The Ismaili Update: April 2026 Recap","Details":"Welcome to the April 2026 edition of The Ismaili Update. Join our host, Danish from Madagascar, to hear some of this month’s top stories: the announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Pakistan, his completion of the London Marathon, Princess Zahra’s attendance at the Global Ismaili Health Professionals Conference, and more."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T04:15:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"04:15:00","TimeStamp":1779250500000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Mere Khuda","Details":"“Mere Khuda” is a Hamd, a song composed in praise of the almighty. Its lyrics detail the greatness of God and the believers’ commitment to service, kindness and following the right path."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T04:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"04:20:00","TimeStamp":1779250800000,"Duration":65,"Theme":"You and Your Child","Program":"Chat over Chai - Understand your Child's Learning Potential","Details":"The Women's Activities Portfolio, Tanzania brings you a new Chat over Chai session. Nutaila Hirji of the Women's Activities Portfolio for Tanzania speaks to Educational Psychologist, Tahseen Shariff. They delve into the topics of  understanding a child's learning potential and how parents can support their children through their development milestones. "},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T05:25:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"05:25:00","TimeStamp":1779254700000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What is Didar - English","Details":"In Shia Ismaili Muslim tradition, Didar can be experienced both physically and spiritually. Physical Didar refers to the occasions when Ismailis are graced with the opportunity to see and be in the presence of the hereditary Ismaili Imam-of-the-Time. Spiritual Didar refers to an experience in which one, through the guidance of the Imam, internally experiences the presence of God’s light."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T05:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"05:30:00","TimeStamp":1779255000000,"Duration":30,"Theme":"Institute of Ismaili Studies","Program":"The Origins | Assassins: Beyond the Legend Part 1","Details":"Dr Farhad Daftary, the former Co-Director of The Institute of Ismaili Studies, sits with Dr Daryoush Mohammad Poor to discuss the origins of these legends and the reality of Medieval Ismailis.\n\nTo its credit, the Western fascination with assassins often turns into historical curiosity, with monumental research from Marshall Hodgson, Wladimir Ivanow, and Bernard Lewis. The Institute of Ismaili Studies has already dedicated two works to the topic — Farhad Daftary’s Assassin Legends and Peter Willey’s Eagle’s Nest, as well as references found in Shayesteh Ghofrani’s Ismailis in Iran, Miklós Sárközy’s The Early Nizari Ismailis and their Neighbouring Powers, and the Secondary Curriculum’s Encounters in Muslim History.\n\nRecently, the legends have taken on a renewed currency in digital media, primarily through the Assassin’s Creed video game franchise (Ubisoft, 2007 onward) and TV shows like Awakening: The Great Seljuk and Saladin: Conqueror of Jerusalem (Akli Film, 2020 and 2022 respectively) and the most recent The Assassins (Synergy, 2024). IIS hopes to address this in turn with the production of a multi-part, multilingual series of conversations addressing the Assassin Legends."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T06:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"06:00:00","TimeStamp":1779256800000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Dukoma","Details":"Dukoma, performed by Irfan Sheen and Ambreen Shakoor, is a Burushaski song rejoicing the beloved Imam’s arrival to the murid’s hometown."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T06:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"06:05:00","TimeStamp":1779257100000,"Duration":80,"Theme":"Ismaili Centres","Program":"Celebrating 35 Years of The Ismaili Centre London","Details":"Watch the journey of the Ismaili Centre London from the foundation ceremony on September 6, 1979, construction and opening to the importance of the Centre today."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T07:25:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"07:25:00","TimeStamp":1779261900000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Deedar Mubarak Maar","Details":"‘Deedar Mubarak Maar’ is an upbeat Burushaski track, written and performed by Shahid Akhtar Qalandar to celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s upcoming visit to Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T07:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"07:30:00","TimeStamp":1779262200000,"Duration":30,"Theme":"Voices from the Roof of the World","Program":"S2 Ep. 2 - Blue Eyes of the Pamirs ","Details":"Tajikistan’s high Pamir Mountains are sprinkled with a series of striking glacial lakes: Karakul, Zorkul, Burunkul, Yashiikul. Gradually, the glaciers are melting, and water scarcity is threatening Central Asia. Episode Director, Tolik Godomamadov; Series Producer, Andrew Tkach; Locations, Yashikul & Burunkul Lakes, Tajikistan. \n#VRW #Resilience #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ThirdPole #AKDN "},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T08:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"08:00:00","TimeStamp":1779264000000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Loyalty","Details":"The Ismaili presents \"Loyalty\" by Ismaili music artists from Syria. The song was produced to celebrate Mawlana Shah Karim's 86th Birthday, and illustrates the Jamat’s unconditional love and devotion for our beloved Imam-of-the-Time."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T08:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"08:05:00","TimeStamp":1779264300000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What are Ismaili Centres","Details":"Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Ismaili Center in Houston, watch our latest What Ismailis Believe video to learn more about the design and function of the Ismaili Centres around the world."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T08:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"08:05:00","TimeStamp":1779264300000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"Words of Wisdom","Program":"Mawlana Rumi","Details":"Don’t grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form. ~ Rumi"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T08:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"08:05:00","TimeStamp":1779264300000,"Duration":80,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"Conversations with Authors - Shainool Jiwa, author of  The Fatimids - The Rise of a Muslim Empire","Details":"ITREB UK presents a conversation between host Rahim Shamji and author Shainool JIwa on her book, The Fatimids - The Rise of a Muslim Empire.  This session was hosted by the Reading Jamatkhana book club and held at the Ismaili Centre London."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T09:25:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"09:25:00","TimeStamp":1779269100000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Khushamdid(Welcome)","Details":"Khushamdid (Welcome) is a beautiful track sung by Shehzad Roy and Natasha Baig in celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s expected arrival in Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T09:25:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"09:25:00","TimeStamp":1779269100000,"Duration":40,"Theme":"Trailblazers","Program":"S1 Ep 2 - Farah Williamson\nCo-founder, Project Shelter Wakadogo, Uganda","Details":"In this episode we are joined by Farah Williamson, co-founder of Project Shelter Wakadogo, and Director of Gulf and Strategic Partnerships at Plan International Canada. Working closely with the local community in Gulu, Uganda, Farah shares with us what motivated her to co-found Project Shelter Wakadogo whose guiding principle is putting children at the heart of everything. Trailblazers is a new original series, exclusively on Ismaili TV, showcasing Ismailis around the globe who have demonstrated excellence in their fields. "},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T10:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"10:05:00","TimeStamp":1779271500000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Pyara Mawla Tashreef Laao","Details":"The Ismaili presents 'Pyare Mawla Tashreef Laao', a joyful piece sung by children in anticipation of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T10:10:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"10:10:00","TimeStamp":1779271800000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Update","Program":"The Ismaili Update: April 2026 Recap","Details":"Welcome to the April 2026 edition of The Ismaili Update. Join our host, Danish from Madagascar, to hear some of this month’s top stories: the announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Pakistan, his completion of the London Marathon, Princess Zahra’s attendance at the Global Ismaili Health Professionals Conference, and more."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T10:15:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"10:15:00","TimeStamp":1779272100000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Mere Khuda","Details":"“Mere Khuda” is a Hamd, a song composed in praise of the almighty. Its lyrics detail the greatness of God and the believers’ commitment to service, kindness and following the right path."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T10:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"10:20:00","TimeStamp":1779272400000,"Duration":70,"Theme":"You and Your Child","Program":"Chat over Chai - Understand your Child's Learning Potential","Details":"The Women's Activities Portfolio, Tanzania brings you a new Chat over Chai session. Nutaila Hirji of the Women's Activities Portfolio for Tanzania speaks to Educational Psychologist, Tahseen Shariff. They delve into the topics of  understanding a child's learning potential and how parents can support their children through their development milestones. "},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T11:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"11:30:00","TimeStamp":1779276600000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What is Didar - English","Details":"In Shia Ismaili Muslim tradition, Didar can be experienced both physically and spiritually. Physical Didar refers to the occasions when Ismailis are graced with the opportunity to see and be in the presence of the hereditary Ismaili Imam-of-the-Time. Spiritual Didar refers to an experience in which one, through the guidance of the Imam, internally experiences the presence of God’s light."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T11:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"11:30:00","TimeStamp":1779276600000,"Duration":30,"Theme":"Institute of Ismaili Studies","Program":"The Origins | Assassins: Beyond the Legend Part 1","Details":"Dr Farhad Daftary, the former Co-Director of The Institute of Ismaili Studies, sits with Dr Daryoush Mohammad Poor to discuss the origins of these legends and the reality of Medieval Ismailis.\n\nTo its credit, the Western fascination with assassins often turns into historical curiosity, with monumental research from Marshall Hodgson, Wladimir Ivanow, and Bernard Lewis. The Institute of Ismaili Studies has already dedicated two works to the topic — Farhad Daftary’s Assassin Legends and Peter Willey’s Eagle’s Nest, as well as references found in Shayesteh Ghofrani’s Ismailis in Iran, Miklós Sárközy’s The Early Nizari Ismailis and their Neighbouring Powers, and the Secondary Curriculum’s Encounters in Muslim History.\n\nRecently, the legends have taken on a renewed currency in digital media, primarily through the Assassin’s Creed video game franchise (Ubisoft, 2007 onward) and TV shows like Awakening: The Great Seljuk and Saladin: Conqueror of Jerusalem (Akli Film, 2020 and 2022 respectively) and the most recent The Assassins (Synergy, 2024). IIS hopes to address this in turn with the production of a multi-part, multilingual series of conversations addressing the Assassin Legends."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T12:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"12:00:00","TimeStamp":1779278400000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Dukoma","Details":"Dukoma, performed by Irfan Sheen and Ambreen Shakoor, is a Burushaski song rejoicing the beloved Imam’s arrival to the murid’s hometown."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T12:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"12:05:00","TimeStamp":1779278700000,"Duration":85,"Theme":"Ismaili Centres","Program":"Celebrating 35 Years of The Ismaili Centre London","Details":"Watch the journey of the Ismaili Centre London from the foundation ceremony on September 6, 1979, construction and opening to the importance of the Centre today."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T13:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"13:30:00","TimeStamp":1779283800000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Deedar Mubarak Maar","Details":"‘Deedar Mubarak Maar’ is an upbeat Burushaski track, written and performed by Shahid Akhtar Qalandar to celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s upcoming visit to Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T13:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"13:30:00","TimeStamp":1779283800000,"Duration":30,"Theme":"Voices from the Roof of the World","Program":"S2 Ep. 2 - Blue Eyes of the Pamirs ","Details":"Tajikistan’s high Pamir Mountains are sprinkled with a series of striking glacial lakes: Karakul, Zorkul, Burunkul, Yashiikul. Gradually, the glaciers are melting, and water scarcity is threatening Central Asia. Episode Director, Tolik Godomamadov; Series Producer, Andrew Tkach; Locations, Yashikul & Burunkul Lakes, Tajikistan. \n#VRW #Resilience #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ThirdPole #AKDN "},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T14:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"14:00:00","TimeStamp":1779285600000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Loyalty","Details":"The Ismaili presents \"Loyalty\" by Ismaili music artists from Syria. The song was produced to celebrate Mawlana Shah Karim's 86th Birthday, and illustrates the Jamat’s unconditional love and devotion for our beloved Imam-of-the-Time."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T14:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"14:05:00","TimeStamp":1779285900000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What are Ismaili Centres","Details":"Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Ismaili Center in Houston, watch our latest What Ismailis Believe video to learn more about the design and function of the Ismaili Centres around the world."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T14:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"14:05:00","TimeStamp":1779285900000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"Words of Wisdom","Program":"Mawlana Rumi","Details":"Don’t grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form. ~ Rumi"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T14:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"14:05:00","TimeStamp":1779285900000,"Duration":80,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"Conversations with Authors - Shainool Jiwa, author of  The Fatimids - The Rise of a Muslim Empire","Details":"ITREB UK presents a conversation between host Rahim Shamji and author Shainool JIwa on her book, The Fatimids - The Rise of a Muslim Empire.  This session was hosted by the Reading Jamatkhana book club and held at the Ismaili Centre London."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T15:25:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"15:25:00","TimeStamp":1779290700000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Khushamdid(Welcome)","Details":"Khushamdid (Welcome) is a beautiful track sung by Shehzad Roy and Natasha Baig in celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s expected arrival in Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T15:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"15:30:00","TimeStamp":1779291000000,"Duration":35,"Theme":"Trailblazers","Program":"S1 Ep 2 - Farah Williamson\nCo-founder, Project Shelter Wakadogo, Uganda","Details":"In this episode we are joined by Farah Williamson, co-founder of Project Shelter Wakadogo, and Director of Gulf and Strategic Partnerships at Plan International Canada. Working closely with the local community in Gulu, Uganda, Farah shares with us what motivated her to co-found Project Shelter Wakadogo whose guiding principle is putting children at the heart of everything. Trailblazers is a new original series, exclusively on Ismaili TV, showcasing Ismailis around the globe who have demonstrated excellence in their fields. "},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T16:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"16:05:00","TimeStamp":1779293100000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Pyara Mawla Tashreef Laao","Details":"The Ismaili presents 'Pyare Mawla Tashreef Laao', a joyful piece sung by children in anticipation of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T16:10:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"16:10:00","TimeStamp":1779293400000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Update","Program":"The Ismaili Update: April 2026 Recap","Details":"Welcome to the April 2026 edition of The Ismaili Update. Join our host, Danish from Madagascar, to hear some of this month’s top stories: the announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Pakistan, his completion of the London Marathon, Princess Zahra’s attendance at the Global Ismaili Health Professionals Conference, and more."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T16:15:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"16:15:00","TimeStamp":1779293700000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Mere Khuda","Details":"“Mere Khuda” is a Hamd, a song composed in praise of the almighty. Its lyrics detail the greatness of God and the believers’ commitment to service, kindness and following the right path."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T16:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"16:20:00","TimeStamp":1779294000000,"Duration":70,"Theme":"You and Your Child","Program":"Chat over Chai - Understand your Child's Learning Potential","Details":"The Women's Activities Portfolio, Tanzania brings you a new Chat over Chai session. Nutaila Hirji of the Women's Activities Portfolio for Tanzania speaks to Educational Psychologist, Tahseen Shariff. They delve into the topics of  understanding a child's learning potential and how parents can support their children through their development milestones. "},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T17:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"17:30:00","TimeStamp":1779298200000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What is Didar - English","Details":"In Shia Ismaili Muslim tradition, Didar can be experienced both physically and spiritually. Physical Didar refers to the occasions when Ismailis are graced with the opportunity to see and be in the presence of the hereditary Ismaili Imam-of-the-Time. Spiritual Didar refers to an experience in which one, through the guidance of the Imam, internally experiences the presence of God’s light."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T17:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"17:30:00","TimeStamp":1779298200000,"Duration":30,"Theme":"Institute of Ismaili Studies","Program":"The Origins | Assassins: Beyond the Legend Part 1","Details":"Dr Farhad Daftary, the former Co-Director of The Institute of Ismaili Studies, sits with Dr Daryoush Mohammad Poor to discuss the origins of these legends and the reality of Medieval Ismailis.\n\nTo its credit, the Western fascination with assassins often turns into historical curiosity, with monumental research from Marshall Hodgson, Wladimir Ivanow, and Bernard Lewis. The Institute of Ismaili Studies has already dedicated two works to the topic — Farhad Daftary’s Assassin Legends and Peter Willey’s Eagle’s Nest, as well as references found in Shayesteh Ghofrani’s Ismailis in Iran, Miklós Sárközy’s The Early Nizari Ismailis and their Neighbouring Powers, and the Secondary Curriculum’s Encounters in Muslim History.\n\nRecently, the legends have taken on a renewed currency in digital media, primarily through the Assassin’s Creed video game franchise (Ubisoft, 2007 onward) and TV shows like Awakening: The Great Seljuk and Saladin: Conqueror of Jerusalem (Akli Film, 2020 and 2022 respectively) and the most recent The Assassins (Synergy, 2024). IIS hopes to address this in turn with the production of a multi-part, multilingual series of conversations addressing the Assassin Legends."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T18:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"18:00:00","TimeStamp":1779300000000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Dukoma","Details":"Dukoma, performed by Irfan Sheen and Ambreen Shakoor, is a Burushaski song rejoicing the beloved Imam’s arrival to the murid’s hometown."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T18:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"18:05:00","TimeStamp":1779300300000,"Duration":85,"Theme":"Ismaili Centres","Program":"Celebrating 35 Years of The Ismaili Centre London","Details":"Watch the journey of the Ismaili Centre London from the foundation ceremony on September 6, 1979, construction and opening to the importance of the Centre today."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T19:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"19:30:00","TimeStamp":1779305400000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Deedar Mubarak Maar","Details":"‘Deedar Mubarak Maar’ is an upbeat Burushaski track, written and performed by Shahid Akhtar Qalandar to celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s upcoming visit to Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T19:35:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"19:35:00","TimeStamp":1779305700000,"Duration":25,"Theme":"Voices from the Roof of the World","Program":"S2 Ep. 2 - Blue Eyes of the Pamirs ","Details":"Tajikistan’s high Pamir Mountains are sprinkled with a series of striking glacial lakes: Karakul, Zorkul, Burunkul, Yashiikul. Gradually, the glaciers are melting, and water scarcity is threatening Central Asia. Episode Director, Tolik Godomamadov; Series Producer, Andrew Tkach; Locations, Yashikul & Burunkul Lakes, Tajikistan. \n#VRW #Resilience #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ThirdPole #AKDN "},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T20:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"20:00:00","TimeStamp":1779307200000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Loyalty","Details":"The Ismaili presents \"Loyalty\" by Ismaili music artists from Syria. The song was produced to celebrate Mawlana Shah Karim's 86th Birthday, and illustrates the Jamat’s unconditional love and devotion for our beloved Imam-of-the-Time."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T20:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"20:05:00","TimeStamp":1779307500000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What are Ismaili Centres","Details":"Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Ismaili Center in Houston, watch our latest What Ismailis Believe video to learn more about the design and function of the Ismaili Centres around the world."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T20:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"20:05:00","TimeStamp":1779307500000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"Words of Wisdom","Program":"Mawlana Rumi","Details":"Don’t grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form. ~ Rumi"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T20:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"20:05:00","TimeStamp":1779307500000,"Duration":80,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"Conversations with Authors - Shainool Jiwa, author of  The Fatimids - The Rise of a Muslim Empire","Details":"ITREB UK presents a conversation between host Rahim Shamji and author Shainool JIwa on her book, The Fatimids - The Rise of a Muslim Empire.  This session was hosted by the Reading Jamatkhana book club and held at the Ismaili Centre London."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T21:25:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"21:25:00","TimeStamp":1779312300000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Khushamdid(Welcome)","Details":"Khushamdid (Welcome) is a beautiful track sung by Shehzad Roy and Natasha Baig in celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s expected arrival in Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T21:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"21:30:00","TimeStamp":1779312600000,"Duration":35,"Theme":"Trailblazers","Program":"S1 Ep 2 - Farah Williamson\nCo-founder, Project Shelter Wakadogo, Uganda","Details":"In this episode we are joined by Farah Williamson, co-founder of Project Shelter Wakadogo, and Director of Gulf and Strategic Partnerships at Plan International Canada. Working closely with the local community in Gulu, Uganda, Farah shares with us what motivated her to co-found Project Shelter Wakadogo whose guiding principle is putting children at the heart of everything. Trailblazers is a new original series, exclusively on Ismaili TV, showcasing Ismailis around the globe who have demonstrated excellence in their fields. "},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T22:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"22:05:00","TimeStamp":1779314700000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Pyara Mawla Tashreef Laao","Details":"The Ismaili presents 'Pyare Mawla Tashreef Laao', a joyful piece sung by children in anticipation of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T22:10:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"22:10:00","TimeStamp":1779315000000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Update","Program":"The Ismaili Update: April 2026 Recap","Details":"Welcome to the April 2026 edition of The Ismaili Update. Join our host, Danish from Madagascar, to hear some of this month’s top stories: the announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Pakistan, his completion of the London Marathon, Princess Zahra’s attendance at the Global Ismaili Health Professionals Conference, and more."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T22:15:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"22:15:00","TimeStamp":1779315300000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Mere Khuda","Details":"“Mere Khuda” is a Hamd, a song composed in praise of the almighty. Its lyrics detail the greatness of God and the believers’ commitment to service, kindness and following the right path."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T22:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"22:20:00","TimeStamp":1779315600000,"Duration":70,"Theme":"You and Your Child","Program":"Chat over Chai - Understand your Child's Learning Potential","Details":"The Women's Activities Portfolio, Tanzania brings you a new Chat over Chai session. Nutaila Hirji of the Women's Activities Portfolio for Tanzania speaks to Educational Psychologist, Tahseen Shariff. They delve into the topics of  understanding a child's learning potential and how parents can support their children through their development milestones. "},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T23:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"23:30:00","TimeStamp":1779319800000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What is Didar - English","Details":"In Shia Ismaili Muslim tradition, Didar can be experienced both physically and spiritually. Physical Didar refers to the occasions when Ismailis are graced with the opportunity to see and be in the presence of the hereditary Ismaili Imam-of-the-Time. Spiritual Didar refers to an experience in which one, through the guidance of the Imam, internally experiences the presence of God’s light."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-20T23:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-20","Time":"23:30:00","TimeStamp":1779319800000,"Duration":30,"Theme":"Institute of Ismaili Studies","Program":"The Origins | Assassins: Beyond the Legend Part 1","Details":"Dr Farhad Daftary, the former Co-Director of The Institute of Ismaili Studies, sits with Dr Daryoush Mohammad Poor to discuss the origins of these legends and the reality of Medieval Ismailis.\n\nTo its credit, the Western fascination with assassins often turns into historical curiosity, with monumental research from Marshall Hodgson, Wladimir Ivanow, and Bernard Lewis. The Institute of Ismaili Studies has already dedicated two works to the topic — Farhad Daftary’s Assassin Legends and Peter Willey’s Eagle’s Nest, as well as references found in Shayesteh Ghofrani’s Ismailis in Iran, Miklós Sárközy’s The Early Nizari Ismailis and their Neighbouring Powers, and the Secondary Curriculum’s Encounters in Muslim History.\n\nRecently, the legends have taken on a renewed currency in digital media, primarily through the Assassin’s Creed video game franchise (Ubisoft, 2007 onward) and TV shows like Awakening: The Great Seljuk and Saladin: Conqueror of Jerusalem (Akli Film, 2020 and 2022 respectively) and the most recent The Assassins (Synergy, 2024). IIS hopes to address this in turn with the production of a multi-part, multilingual series of conversations addressing the Assassin Legends."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T00:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"00:00:00","TimeStamp":1779321600000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Update","Program":"The Ismaili Update: April 2026 Recap","Details":"Welcome to the April 2026 edition of The Ismaili Update. Join our host, Danish from Madagascar, to hear some of this month’s top stories: the announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Pakistan, his completion of the London Marathon, Princess Zahra’s attendance at the Global Ismaili Health Professionals Conference, and more."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T00:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"00:05:00","TimeStamp":1779321900000,"Duration":90,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"Future-proofing Yourself for the Future of Work Part 2 - Panel Discussion","Details":"Panelists from diverse industries, and at varying stages in their careers, share their experiences of career pivots highlighting the importance of adaptability, resilience, and lifelong learning"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T01:35:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"01:35:00","TimeStamp":1779327300000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Khushamdid(Welcome)","Details":"Khushamdid (Welcome) is a beautiful track sung by Shehzad Roy and Natasha Baig in celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s expected arrival in Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T01:40:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"01:40:00","TimeStamp":1779327600000,"Duration":70,"Theme":"Environment & Climate","Program":"Fields of the Future Ep. 6 - Food Security and Agriculture Technology","Details":"In this Climate Speaker series, guest speaker Dr. Mywish Maredia, Professor of Development Economics at Michigan State University, discusses Food Security and Agriculture Technology and how the industry is growing and evolving."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T02:50:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"02:50:00","TimeStamp":1779331800000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What is Didar - English","Details":"In Shia Ismaili Muslim tradition, Didar can be experienced both physically and spiritually. Physical Didar refers to the occasions when Ismailis are graced with the opportunity to see and be in the presence of the hereditary Ismaili Imam-of-the-Time. Spiritual Didar refers to an experience in which one, through the guidance of the Imam, internally experiences the presence of God’s light."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T02:50:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"02:50:00","TimeStamp":1779331800000,"Duration":30,"Theme":"Musical Expressions","Program":"The Ismaili Sounds - Noor Band","Details":"Instrumental and song from Central Asia"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T03:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"03:20:00","TimeStamp":1779333600000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What is Nazrana - English","Details":"Nazrana is an unconditional gift or offering presented by Ismailis to the Imam-of-the-Time on special occasions. Nazrana may include material offerings and gifts of time and knowledge. In Ismaili tradition, the Imams have invested the Nazrana for the betterment of the community by creating and strengthening institutions."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T03:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"03:20:00","TimeStamp":1779333600000,"Duration":45,"Theme":"Ismaili Centres","Program":"The History of the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver: A Journey Through Time","Details":"Celebrate 35 years of the Ismaili Centre Vancouver with past and present institutional leaders. In conversation with CTV’s Nafeesa Karim, former Presidents Farouk Verjee of the Council for Canada and Bahadur Karim of the Council for British Columbia share their experiences and memories of the Centre’s establishment and opening. Discover the vision, conversations, and experiences that helped establish the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver as a keystone of our community in Canada. The session closes with Council for British Columbia President Samir Manji offering his reflections on the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T04:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"04:05:00","TimeStamp":1779336300000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Pyara Mawla Tashreef Laao","Details":"The Ismaili presents 'Pyare Mawla Tashreef Laao', a joyful piece sung by children in anticipation of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T04:10:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"04:10:00","TimeStamp":1779336600000,"Duration":25,"Theme":"Trailblazers","Program":"S2 Ep 2 - Samina Baig\nHigh-altitude Mountaineer","Details":"Samina Baig is the first Pakistani woman to climb Mount Everest and the K2 summit in Pakistan.  Samina comes from the small remote village of Shimshal in the Hunza region of Northern Pakistan and began climbing when she was just four years old. By age 23 she had climbed the highest mountain on each of the seven continents."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T04:35:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"04:35:00","TimeStamp":1779338100000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Dukoma","Details":"Dukoma, performed by Irfan Sheen and Ambreen Shakoor, is a Burushaski song rejoicing the beloved Imam’s arrival to the murid’s hometown."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T04:40:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"04:40:00","TimeStamp":1779338400000,"Duration":40,"Theme":"Facets of Faith","Program":"Passages - We Are Home","Details":"Passages, a special live-recorded production commemorating 50 years of the Ismaili community’s establishment in Canada. This play tells the rich and vibrant story of the Canadian Ismaili.  Featuring talented Canadian Ismaili artists in music, vocals, and dance, Passages is a celebration of culture, heritage, and storytelling.experience through the eyes of Fernanda, who, upon attending her first Ismaili wedding, encounters a tapestry of characters and narratives that resonate with her in unexpected ways."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T05:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"05:20:00","TimeStamp":1779340800000,"Duration":10,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Yak Jama’atim","Details":"The Ismaili Sounds is pleased to present Yak Jama’atim or One Jamat, a musical offering that brings together various artists from across Quebec, Canada, to celebrate our diverse traditions and our unity as a global community. As we eagerly await our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam’s first visit to Canada, let us unite in celebration with one heart, one voice, and as One Jamat."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T05:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"05:30:00","TimeStamp":1779341400000,"Duration":20,"Theme":"Nawruz Celebrations","Program":"Spring in Badakshan","Details":"Badakhshan, home of the beautiful Pamir Mountains, is rich with culture and tradition.  This film explores the customs and traditions as spring comes to the area and the community celebrates Nawruz."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T05:50:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"05:50:00","TimeStamp":1779342600000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Merciful Mawla","Details":"To commemorate our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to the United Kingdom, “Merciful Mawla,” is a prayer of devotion and allegiance to the Imam, and a pledge to serve in his name. It reflects the tapestry of musical traditions and the diverse diaspora community of multiple generations that has grown over time in the UK and Ireland."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T05:55:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"05:55:00","TimeStamp":1779342900000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What are Ismaili Centres","Details":"Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Ismaili Center in Houston, watch our latest What Ismailis Believe video to learn more about the design and function of the Ismaili Centres around the world."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T05:55:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"05:55:00","TimeStamp":1779342900000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Update","Program":"The Ismaili Update: April 2026 Recap","Details":"Welcome to the April 2026 edition of The Ismaili Update. Join our host, Danish from Madagascar, to hear some of this month’s top stories: the announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Pakistan, his completion of the London Marathon, Princess Zahra’s attendance at the Global Ismaili Health Professionals Conference, and more."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T06:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"06:00:00","TimeStamp":1779343200000,"Duration":95,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"Future-proofing Yourself for the Future of Work Part 2 - Panel Discussion","Details":"Panelists from diverse industries, and at varying stages in their careers, share their experiences of career pivots highlighting the importance of adaptability, resilience, and lifelong learning"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T07:35:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"07:35:00","TimeStamp":1779348900000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Khushamdid(Welcome)","Details":"Khushamdid (Welcome) is a beautiful track sung by Shehzad Roy and Natasha Baig in celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s expected arrival in Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T07:40:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"07:40:00","TimeStamp":1779349200000,"Duration":70,"Theme":"Environment & Climate","Program":"Fields of the Future Ep. 6 - Food Security and Agriculture Technology","Details":"In this Climate Speaker series, guest speaker Dr. Mywish Maredia, Professor of Development Economics at Michigan State University, discusses Food Security and Agriculture Technology and how the industry is growing and evolving."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T08:50:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"08:50:00","TimeStamp":1779353400000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What is Didar - English","Details":"In Shia Ismaili Muslim tradition, Didar can be experienced both physically and spiritually. Physical Didar refers to the occasions when Ismailis are graced with the opportunity to see and be in the presence of the hereditary Ismaili Imam-of-the-Time. Spiritual Didar refers to an experience in which one, through the guidance of the Imam, internally experiences the presence of God’s light."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T08:50:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"08:50:00","TimeStamp":1779353400000,"Duration":30,"Theme":"Musical Expressions","Program":"The Ismaili Sounds - Noor Band","Details":"Instrumental and song from Central Asia"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T09:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"09:20:00","TimeStamp":1779355200000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What is Nazrana - English","Details":"Nazrana is an unconditional gift or offering presented by Ismailis to the Imam-of-the-Time on special occasions. Nazrana may include material offerings and gifts of time and knowledge. In Ismaili tradition, the Imams have invested the Nazrana for the betterment of the community by creating and strengthening institutions."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T09:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"09:20:00","TimeStamp":1779355200000,"Duration":45,"Theme":"Ismaili Centres","Program":"The History of the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver: A Journey Through Time","Details":"Celebrate 35 years of the Ismaili Centre Vancouver with past and present institutional leaders. In conversation with CTV’s Nafeesa Karim, former Presidents Farouk Verjee of the Council for Canada and Bahadur Karim of the Council for British Columbia share their experiences and memories of the Centre’s establishment and opening. Discover the vision, conversations, and experiences that helped establish the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver as a keystone of our community in Canada. The session closes with Council for British Columbia President Samir Manji offering his reflections on the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T10:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"10:05:00","TimeStamp":1779357900000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Pyara Mawla Tashreef Laao","Details":"The Ismaili presents 'Pyare Mawla Tashreef Laao', a joyful piece sung by children in anticipation of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T10:10:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"10:10:00","TimeStamp":1779358200000,"Duration":25,"Theme":"Trailblazers","Program":"S2 Ep 2 - Samina Baig\nHigh-altitude Mountaineer","Details":"Samina Baig is the first Pakistani woman to climb Mount Everest and the K2 summit in Pakistan.  Samina comes from the small remote village of Shimshal in the Hunza region of Northern Pakistan and began climbing when she was just four years old. By age 23 she had climbed the highest mountain on each of the seven continents."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T10:35:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"10:35:00","TimeStamp":1779359700000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Dukoma","Details":"Dukoma, performed by Irfan Sheen and Ambreen Shakoor, is a Burushaski song rejoicing the beloved Imam’s arrival to the murid’s hometown."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T10:40:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"10:40:00","TimeStamp":1779360000000,"Duration":40,"Theme":"Facets of Faith","Program":"Passages - We Are Home","Details":"Passages, a special live-recorded production commemorating 50 years of the Ismaili community’s establishment in Canada. This play tells the rich and vibrant story of the Canadian Ismaili.  Featuring talented Canadian Ismaili artists in music, vocals, and dance, Passages is a celebration of culture, heritage, and storytelling.experience through the eyes of Fernanda, who, upon attending her first Ismaili wedding, encounters a tapestry of characters and narratives that resonate with her in unexpected ways."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T11:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"11:20:00","TimeStamp":1779362400000,"Duration":10,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Yak Jama’atim","Details":"The Ismaili Sounds is pleased to present Yak Jama’atim or One Jamat, a musical offering that brings together various artists from across Quebec, Canada, to celebrate our diverse traditions and our unity as a global community. As we eagerly await our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam’s first visit to Canada, let us unite in celebration with one heart, one voice, and as One Jamat."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T11:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"11:30:00","TimeStamp":1779363000000,"Duration":20,"Theme":"Nawruz Celebrations","Program":"Spring in Badakshan","Details":"Badakhshan, home of the beautiful Pamir Mountains, is rich with culture and tradition.  This film explores the customs and traditions as spring comes to the area and the community celebrates Nawruz."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T11:50:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"11:50:00","TimeStamp":1779364200000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Merciful Mawla","Details":"To commemorate our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to the United Kingdom, “Merciful Mawla,” is a prayer of devotion and allegiance to the Imam, and a pledge to serve in his name. It reflects the tapestry of musical traditions and the diverse diaspora community of multiple generations that has grown over time in the UK and Ireland."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T11:55:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"11:55:00","TimeStamp":1779364500000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What are Ismaili Centres","Details":"Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Ismaili Center in Houston, watch our latest What Ismailis Believe video to learn more about the design and function of the Ismaili Centres around the world."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T11:55:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"11:55:00","TimeStamp":1779364500000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Update","Program":"The Ismaili Update: April 2026 Recap","Details":"Welcome to the April 2026 edition of The Ismaili Update. Join our host, Danish from Madagascar, to hear some of this month’s top stories: the announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Pakistan, his completion of the London Marathon, Princess Zahra’s attendance at the Global Ismaili Health Professionals Conference, and more."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T12:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"12:00:00","TimeStamp":1779364800000,"Duration":95,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"Future-proofing Yourself for the Future of Work Part 2 - Panel Discussion","Details":"Panelists from diverse industries, and at varying stages in their careers, share their experiences of career pivots highlighting the importance of adaptability, resilience, and lifelong learning"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T13:35:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"13:35:00","TimeStamp":1779370500000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Khushamdid(Welcome)","Details":"Khushamdid (Welcome) is a beautiful track sung by Shehzad Roy and Natasha Baig in celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s expected arrival in Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T13:40:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"13:40:00","TimeStamp":1779370800000,"Duration":65,"Theme":"Environment & Climate","Program":"Fields of the Future Ep. 6 - Food Security and Agriculture Technology","Details":"In this Climate Speaker series, guest speaker Dr. Mywish Maredia, Professor of Development Economics at Michigan State University, discusses Food Security and Agriculture Technology and how the industry is growing and evolving."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T14:45:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"14:45:00","TimeStamp":1779374700000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What is Didar - English","Details":"In Shia Ismaili Muslim tradition, Didar can be experienced both physically and spiritually. Physical Didar refers to the occasions when Ismailis are graced with the opportunity to see and be in the presence of the hereditary Ismaili Imam-of-the-Time. Spiritual Didar refers to an experience in which one, through the guidance of the Imam, internally experiences the presence of God’s light."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T14:50:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"14:50:00","TimeStamp":1779375000000,"Duration":30,"Theme":"Musical Expressions","Program":"The Ismaili Sounds - Noor Band","Details":"Instrumental and song from Central Asia"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T15:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"15:20:00","TimeStamp":1779376800000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What is Nazrana - English","Details":"Nazrana is an unconditional gift or offering presented by Ismailis to the Imam-of-the-Time on special occasions. Nazrana may include material offerings and gifts of time and knowledge. In Ismaili tradition, the Imams have invested the Nazrana for the betterment of the community by creating and strengthening institutions."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T15:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"15:20:00","TimeStamp":1779376800000,"Duration":45,"Theme":"Ismaili Centres","Program":"The History of the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver: A Journey Through Time","Details":"Celebrate 35 years of the Ismaili Centre Vancouver with past and present institutional leaders. In conversation with CTV’s Nafeesa Karim, former Presidents Farouk Verjee of the Council for Canada and Bahadur Karim of the Council for British Columbia share their experiences and memories of the Centre’s establishment and opening. Discover the vision, conversations, and experiences that helped establish the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver as a keystone of our community in Canada. The session closes with Council for British Columbia President Samir Manji offering his reflections on the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T16:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"16:05:00","TimeStamp":1779379500000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Pyara Mawla Tashreef Laao","Details":"The Ismaili presents 'Pyare Mawla Tashreef Laao', a joyful piece sung by children in anticipation of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T16:10:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"16:10:00","TimeStamp":1779379800000,"Duration":25,"Theme":"Trailblazers","Program":"S2 Ep 2 - Samina Baig\nHigh-altitude Mountaineer","Details":"Samina Baig is the first Pakistani woman to climb Mount Everest and the K2 summit in Pakistan.  Samina comes from the small remote village of Shimshal in the Hunza region of Northern Pakistan and began climbing when she was just four years old. By age 23 she had climbed the highest mountain on each of the seven continents."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T16:35:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"16:35:00","TimeStamp":1779381300000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Dukoma","Details":"Dukoma, performed by Irfan Sheen and Ambreen Shakoor, is a Burushaski song rejoicing the beloved Imam’s arrival to the murid’s hometown."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T16:40:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"16:40:00","TimeStamp":1779381600000,"Duration":40,"Theme":"Facets of Faith","Program":"Passages - We Are Home","Details":"Passages, a special live-recorded production commemorating 50 years of the Ismaili community’s establishment in Canada. This play tells the rich and vibrant story of the Canadian Ismaili.  Featuring talented Canadian Ismaili artists in music, vocals, and dance, Passages is a celebration of culture, heritage, and storytelling.experience through the eyes of Fernanda, who, upon attending her first Ismaili wedding, encounters a tapestry of characters and narratives that resonate with her in unexpected ways."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T17:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"17:20:00","TimeStamp":1779384000000,"Duration":10,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Yak Jama’atim","Details":"The Ismaili Sounds is pleased to present Yak Jama’atim or One Jamat, a musical offering that brings together various artists from across Quebec, Canada, to celebrate our diverse traditions and our unity as a global community. As we eagerly await our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam’s first visit to Canada, let us unite in celebration with one heart, one voice, and as One Jamat."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T17:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"17:30:00","TimeStamp":1779384600000,"Duration":20,"Theme":"Nawruz Celebrations","Program":"Spring in Badakshan","Details":"Badakhshan, home of the beautiful Pamir Mountains, is rich with culture and tradition.  This film explores the customs and traditions as spring comes to the area and the community celebrates Nawruz."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T17:50:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"17:50:00","TimeStamp":1779385800000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Merciful Mawla","Details":"To commemorate our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to the United Kingdom, “Merciful Mawla,” is a prayer of devotion and allegiance to the Imam, and a pledge to serve in his name. It reflects the tapestry of musical traditions and the diverse diaspora community of multiple generations that has grown over time in the UK and Ireland."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T17:55:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"17:55:00","TimeStamp":1779386100000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What are Ismaili Centres","Details":"Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Ismaili Center in Houston, watch our latest What Ismailis Believe video to learn more about the design and function of the Ismaili Centres around the world."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T17:55:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"17:55:00","TimeStamp":1779386100000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Update","Program":"The Ismaili Update: April 2026 Recap","Details":"Welcome to the April 2026 edition of The Ismaili Update. Join our host, Danish from Madagascar, to hear some of this month’s top stories: the announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Pakistan, his completion of the London Marathon, Princess Zahra’s attendance at the Global Ismaili Health Professionals Conference, and more."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T18:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"18:00:00","TimeStamp":1779386400000,"Duration":95,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"Future-proofing Yourself for the Future of Work Part 2 - Panel Discussion","Details":"Panelists from diverse industries, and at varying stages in their careers, share their experiences of career pivots highlighting the importance of adaptability, resilience, and lifelong learning"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T19:35:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"19:35:00","TimeStamp":1779392100000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Khushamdid(Welcome)","Details":"Khushamdid (Welcome) is a beautiful track sung by Shehzad Roy and Natasha Baig in celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s expected arrival in Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T19:40:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"19:40:00","TimeStamp":1779392400000,"Duration":65,"Theme":"Environment & Climate","Program":"Fields of the Future Ep. 6 - Food Security and Agriculture Technology","Details":"In this Climate Speaker series, guest speaker Dr. Mywish Maredia, Professor of Development Economics at Michigan State University, discusses Food Security and Agriculture Technology and how the industry is growing and evolving."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T20:45:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"20:45:00","TimeStamp":1779396300000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What is Didar - English","Details":"In Shia Ismaili Muslim tradition, Didar can be experienced both physically and spiritually. Physical Didar refers to the occasions when Ismailis are graced with the opportunity to see and be in the presence of the hereditary Ismaili Imam-of-the-Time. Spiritual Didar refers to an experience in which one, through the guidance of the Imam, internally experiences the presence of God’s light."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T20:50:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"20:50:00","TimeStamp":1779396600000,"Duration":25,"Theme":"Musical Expressions","Program":"The Ismaili Sounds - Noor Band","Details":"Instrumental and song from Central Asia"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T21:15:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"21:15:00","TimeStamp":1779398100000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What is Nazrana - English","Details":"Nazrana is an unconditional gift or offering presented by Ismailis to the Imam-of-the-Time on special occasions. Nazrana may include material offerings and gifts of time and knowledge. In Ismaili tradition, the Imams have invested the Nazrana for the betterment of the community by creating and strengthening institutions."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T21:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"21:20:00","TimeStamp":1779398400000,"Duration":40,"Theme":"Ismaili Centres","Program":"The History of the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver: A Journey Through Time","Details":"Celebrate 35 years of the Ismaili Centre Vancouver with past and present institutional leaders. In conversation with CTV’s Nafeesa Karim, former Presidents Farouk Verjee of the Council for Canada and Bahadur Karim of the Council for British Columbia share their experiences and memories of the Centre’s establishment and opening. Discover the vision, conversations, and experiences that helped establish the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver as a keystone of our community in Canada. The session closes with Council for British Columbia President Samir Manji offering his reflections on the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T22:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"22:00:00","TimeStamp":1779400800000,"Duration":10,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Pyara Mawla Tashreef Laao","Details":"The Ismaili presents 'Pyare Mawla Tashreef Laao', a joyful piece sung by children in anticipation of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T22:10:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"22:10:00","TimeStamp":1779401400000,"Duration":25,"Theme":"Trailblazers","Program":"S2 Ep 2 - Samina Baig\nHigh-altitude Mountaineer","Details":"Samina Baig is the first Pakistani woman to climb Mount Everest and the K2 summit in Pakistan.  Samina comes from the small remote village of Shimshal in the Hunza region of Northern Pakistan and began climbing when she was just four years old. By age 23 she had climbed the highest mountain on each of the seven continents."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T22:35:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"22:35:00","TimeStamp":1779402900000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Dukoma","Details":"Dukoma, performed by Irfan Sheen and Ambreen Shakoor, is a Burushaski song rejoicing the beloved Imam’s arrival to the murid’s hometown."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T22:40:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"22:40:00","TimeStamp":1779403200000,"Duration":40,"Theme":"Facets of Faith","Program":"Passages - We Are Home","Details":"Passages, a special live-recorded production commemorating 50 years of the Ismaili community’s establishment in Canada. This play tells the rich and vibrant story of the Canadian Ismaili.  Featuring talented Canadian Ismaili artists in music, vocals, and dance, Passages is a celebration of culture, heritage, and storytelling.experience through the eyes of Fernanda, who, upon attending her first Ismaili wedding, encounters a tapestry of characters and narratives that resonate with her in unexpected ways."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T23:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"23:20:00","TimeStamp":1779405600000,"Duration":10,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Yak Jama’atim","Details":"The Ismaili Sounds is pleased to present Yak Jama’atim or One Jamat, a musical offering that brings together various artists from across Quebec, Canada, to celebrate our diverse traditions and our unity as a global community. As we eagerly await our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam’s first visit to Canada, let us unite in celebration with one heart, one voice, and as One Jamat."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T23:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"23:30:00","TimeStamp":1779406200000,"Duration":20,"Theme":"Nawruz Celebrations","Program":"Spring in Badakshan","Details":"Badakhshan, home of the beautiful Pamir Mountains, is rich with culture and tradition.  This film explores the customs and traditions as spring comes to the area and the community celebrates Nawruz."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T23:50:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"23:50:00","TimeStamp":1779407400000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Merciful Mawla","Details":"To commemorate our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to the United Kingdom, “Merciful Mawla,” is a prayer of devotion and allegiance to the Imam, and a pledge to serve in his name. It reflects the tapestry of musical traditions and the diverse diaspora community of multiple generations that has grown over time in the UK and Ireland."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-21T23:50:00Z","Date":"2026-05-21","Time":"23:50:00","TimeStamp":1779407400000,"Duration":10,"Theme":"What Ismailis Believe","Program":"What are Ismaili Centres","Details":"Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Ismaili Center in Houston, watch our latest What Ismailis Believe video to learn more about the design and function of the Ismaili Centres around the world."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T00:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"00:00:00","TimeStamp":1779408000000,"Duration":60,"Theme":"Muslim Footprints Podcast","Program":"S2 Ep. 4 - Al Maqrizi, Egypt's most famous historian","Details":"Al Maqrizi, Egypt’s most famous and influential historian before modern times still continues to influence the nation to this day. Egyptian nationalists in the 20th century considered him the voice of the true Egyptian, while novelists and poets referred to him as the embodiment of resistance to corruption and oppression. Here to share his story is Professor Nasser Rabbat, head of the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Art and Architecture at MIT.  Professor Rabbat calls Magrizi a rebel: Maqrizi’s commentaries remind us of the importance of looking critically at our own societies and learning from history’s successes and failures - a theme that resonates across time and cultures.\n\nMagrizi left a rich legacy of writings that offer a window into the social, economic, and cultural life of the medieval Islamic world. His meticulous documentation of Cairo's history was used centuries later by the Ottomans to understand the land they had inherited. It was also appropriated by Napoleon’s teams for their monumental Description de l’Égypte, so his work became the go-to source for anyone studying the country. \n"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T01:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"01:00:00","TimeStamp":1779411600000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Update","Program":"The Ismaili Update: April 2026 Recap","Details":"Welcome to the April 2026 edition of The Ismaili Update. Join our host, Danish from Madagascar, to hear some of this month’s top stories: the announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Pakistan, his completion of the London Marathon, Princess Zahra’s attendance at the Global Ismaili Health Professionals Conference, and more."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T01:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"01:05:00","TimeStamp":1779411900000,"Duration":75,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"A Journey of Purpose","Details":"Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre Bangladesh presents a discussion with young leaders from Bangladesh on their journey from acquiring knowledge to leading meaningful lives."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T02:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"02:20:00","TimeStamp":1779416400000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Khushamdid(Welcome)","Details":"Khushamdid (Welcome) is a beautiful track sung by Shehzad Roy and Natasha Baig in celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s expected arrival in Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T02:25:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"02:25:00","TimeStamp":1779416700000,"Duration":55,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"The Future of Education in Bangladesh","Details":"Aga Khan Education Services Bangladesh hosted an event on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Aga Khan Education Services in Bangladesh.  The Future of Education in Bangladesh was presented by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Founder and Chairman of BRAC within the beautiful setting of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre in Dhaka."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T03:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"03:20:00","TimeStamp":1779420000000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"Words of Wisdom","Program":"Hafez","Details":"Your heart and my heart are very very old friends."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T03:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"03:20:00","TimeStamp":1779420000000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Yak Jama’atim","Details":"The Ismaili Sounds is pleased to present Yak Jama’atim or One Jamat, a musical offering that brings together various artists from across Quebec, Canada, to celebrate our diverse traditions and our unity as a global community. As we eagerly await our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam’s first visit to Canada, let us unite in celebration with one heart, one voice, and as One Jamat."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T03:25:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"03:25:00","TimeStamp":1779420300000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"Aga Khan Schools","Program":"AKS in Numbers 2025","Details":"The Aga Khan Schools is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and comprises the Aga Khan Education Services and the Aga Khan Academies. We are one of the largest private, non-profit school systems in the world, offering education from early childhood to secondary school."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T03:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"03:30:00","TimeStamp":1779420600000,"Duration":120,"Theme":"LIVESTREAM","Program":"Aga Khan Academy Dhaka - Graduation Ceremony Class of 2026","Details":"The Aga Khan Academy Dhaka is an IB World School and the fourth Academy a part of the integrated network of Aga Khan Academies established in 2022. In 2025, the Academy celebrated its first graduating class, with the cohort receiving over $2.9 million in scholarships from universities around the world. Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026!"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T05:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"05:30:00","TimeStamp":1779427800000,"Duration":25,"Theme":"At the Aga Khan Museum","Program":"January 2024 Edition","Details":"In this episode, enjoy a fiery flamenco performance from Duende, the Aga Khan Museum's annual festival celebrating the impact of this universal art form. Experience a captivating blend of hip hop, jazz, gospel, and classical music in a performance by Borelson, and join Amirali Alibhai, Head of Performing Arts at the Museum, as he sits down with Borelson to discuss his work and inspiration. "},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T05:55:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"05:55:00","TimeStamp":1779429300000,"Duration":65,"Theme":"Muslim Footprints Podcast","Program":"S2 Ep. 4 - Al Maqrizi, Egypt's most famous historian","Details":"Al Maqrizi, Egypt’s most famous and influential historian before modern times still continues to influence the nation to this day. Egyptian nationalists in the 20th century considered him the voice of the true Egyptian, while novelists and poets referred to him as the embodiment of resistance to corruption and oppression. Here to share his story is Professor Nasser Rabbat, head of the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Art and Architecture at MIT.  Professor Rabbat calls Magrizi a rebel: Maqrizi’s commentaries remind us of the importance of looking critically at our own societies and learning from history’s successes and failures - a theme that resonates across time and cultures.\n\nMagrizi left a rich legacy of writings that offer a window into the social, economic, and cultural life of the medieval Islamic world. His meticulous documentation of Cairo's history was used centuries later by the Ottomans to understand the land they had inherited. It was also appropriated by Napoleon’s teams for their monumental Description de l’Égypte, so his work became the go-to source for anyone studying the country. \n"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T07:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"07:00:00","TimeStamp":1779433200000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Update","Program":"The Ismaili Update: April 2026 Recap","Details":"Welcome to the April 2026 edition of The Ismaili Update. Join our host, Danish from Madagascar, to hear some of this month’s top stories: the announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Pakistan, his completion of the London Marathon, Princess Zahra’s attendance at the Global Ismaili Health Professionals Conference, and more."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T07:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"07:05:00","TimeStamp":1779433500000,"Duration":75,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"A Journey of Purpose","Details":"Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre Bangladesh presents a discussion with young leaders from Bangladesh on their journey from acquiring knowledge to leading meaningful lives."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T08:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"08:20:00","TimeStamp":1779438000000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Khushamdid(Welcome)","Details":"Khushamdid (Welcome) is a beautiful track sung by Shehzad Roy and Natasha Baig in celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s expected arrival in Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T08:25:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"08:25:00","TimeStamp":1779438300000,"Duration":50,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"The Future of Education in Bangladesh","Details":"Aga Khan Education Services Bangladesh hosted an event on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Aga Khan Education Services in Bangladesh.  The Future of Education in Bangladesh was presented by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Founder and Chairman of BRAC within the beautiful setting of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre in Dhaka."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T09:15:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"09:15:00","TimeStamp":1779441300000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"Words of Wisdom","Program":"Hafez","Details":"Your heart and my heart are very very old friends."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T09:15:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"09:15:00","TimeStamp":1779441300000,"Duration":10,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Yak Jama’atim","Details":"The Ismaili Sounds is pleased to present Yak Jama’atim or One Jamat, a musical offering that brings together various artists from across Quebec, Canada, to celebrate our diverse traditions and our unity as a global community. As we eagerly await our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam’s first visit to Canada, let us unite in celebration with one heart, one voice, and as One Jamat."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T09:25:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"09:25:00","TimeStamp":1779441900000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"Aga Khan Schools","Program":"AKS in Numbers 2025","Details":"The Aga Khan Schools is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and comprises the Aga Khan Education Services and the Aga Khan Academies. We are one of the largest private, non-profit school systems in the world, offering education from early childhood to secondary school."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T09:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"09:30:00","TimeStamp":1779442200000,"Duration":40,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"Cosmopolitan Ethics in a Changing Global Order","Details":"Dr. Mohamed Keshavjee highlights why, in today's fast changing context, the need to treat one another with consideration and understanding becomes a global imperative for a more peaceful world., Dr. Keshavjee, lawyer, author and internationally recognized specialist on cross-cultural mediation is a Trustee of the Darwin International Institute for the Study of Compassion in the UK and a consultant to the Hague Conference on Private International law. This address took place on September 27, 2017 at the  Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Bashundhara, Dhaka."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T10:10:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"10:10:00","TimeStamp":1779444600000,"Duration":30,"Theme":"At the Aga Khan Museum","Program":"January 2024 Edition","Details":"In this episode, enjoy a fiery flamenco performance from Duende, the Aga Khan Museum's annual festival celebrating the impact of this universal art form. Experience a captivating blend of hip hop, jazz, gospel, and classical music in a performance by Borelson, and join Amirali Alibhai, Head of Performing Arts at the Museum, as he sits down with Borelson to discuss his work and inspiration. "},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T10:40:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"10:40:00","TimeStamp":1779446400000,"Duration":65,"Theme":"Personal Development","Program":"Re-Ignite Your Purpose Part 2 - Perception - How You See the World","Details":"Part 2 of a 6-part series discussing key concepts that are needed to bring your best self forward.  Munira Premji, cancer survivor and author, and Leila Rahemtulla, instructor, management consultant and author, talk about the role perception plays in how we view the world."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T11:45:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"11:45:00","TimeStamp":1779450300000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Pyara Mawla Tashreef Laao","Details":"The Ismaili presents 'Pyare Mawla Tashreef Laao', a joyful piece sung by children in anticipation of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T11:50:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"11:50:00","TimeStamp":1779450600000,"Duration":10,"Theme":"Institute of Ismaili Studies","Program":"An Introduction to the Rasa'il Ikhwan al-Safa (Epistles of the Brethren of Purity)","Details":"Educate your mind and be inspired by IIS scholar Dr Omar Ali de Unzaga who introduces the Rasa‘il Ikhwan al-Safa’ (Epistles of the Brethren of Purity). The Ikhwan al-Safa (Brethren of Purity), the anonymous adepts of a tenth-century esoteric fraternity based in Basra and Baghdad, hold an eminent position in the history of science and philosophy in Islam due to the wide reception and assimilation of their monumental encyclopaedia, the Rasa‘il Ikhwan al-Safa’."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T12:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"12:00:00","TimeStamp":1779451200000,"Duration":60,"Theme":"Muslim Footprints Podcast","Program":"S2 Ep. 4 - Al Maqrizi, Egypt's most famous historian","Details":"Al Maqrizi, Egypt’s most famous and influential historian before modern times still continues to influence the nation to this day. Egyptian nationalists in the 20th century considered him the voice of the true Egyptian, while novelists and poets referred to him as the embodiment of resistance to corruption and oppression. Here to share his story is Professor Nasser Rabbat, head of the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Art and Architecture at MIT.  Professor Rabbat calls Magrizi a rebel: Maqrizi’s commentaries remind us of the importance of looking critically at our own societies and learning from history’s successes and failures - a theme that resonates across time and cultures.\n\nMagrizi left a rich legacy of writings that offer a window into the social, economic, and cultural life of the medieval Islamic world. His meticulous documentation of Cairo's history was used centuries later by the Ottomans to understand the land they had inherited. It was also appropriated by Napoleon’s teams for their monumental Description de l’Égypte, so his work became the go-to source for anyone studying the country. \n"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T13:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"13:00:00","TimeStamp":1779454800000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Update","Program":"The Ismaili Update: April 2026 Recap","Details":"Welcome to the April 2026 edition of The Ismaili Update. Join our host, Danish from Madagascar, to hear some of this month’s top stories: the announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Pakistan, his completion of the London Marathon, Princess Zahra’s attendance at the Global Ismaili Health Professionals Conference, and more."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T13:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"13:05:00","TimeStamp":1779455100000,"Duration":75,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"A Journey of Purpose","Details":"Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre Bangladesh presents a discussion with young leaders from Bangladesh on their journey from acquiring knowledge to leading meaningful lives."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T14:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"14:20:00","TimeStamp":1779459600000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Khushamdid(Welcome)","Details":"Khushamdid (Welcome) is a beautiful track sung by Shehzad Roy and Natasha Baig in celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s expected arrival in Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T14:25:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"14:25:00","TimeStamp":1779459900000,"Duration":55,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"The Future of Education in Bangladesh","Details":"Aga Khan Education Services Bangladesh hosted an event on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Aga Khan Education Services in Bangladesh.  The Future of Education in Bangladesh was presented by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Founder and Chairman of BRAC within the beautiful setting of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre in Dhaka."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T15:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"15:20:00","TimeStamp":1779463200000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"Words of Wisdom","Program":"Hafez","Details":"Your heart and my heart are very very old friends."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T15:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"15:20:00","TimeStamp":1779463200000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Yak Jama’atim","Details":"The Ismaili Sounds is pleased to present Yak Jama’atim or One Jamat, a musical offering that brings together various artists from across Quebec, Canada, to celebrate our diverse traditions and our unity as a global community. As we eagerly await our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam’s first visit to Canada, let us unite in celebration with one heart, one voice, and as One Jamat."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T15:25:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"15:25:00","TimeStamp":1779463500000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"Aga Khan Schools","Program":"AKS in Numbers 2025","Details":"The Aga Khan Schools is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and comprises the Aga Khan Education Services and the Aga Khan Academies. We are one of the largest private, non-profit school systems in the world, offering education from early childhood to secondary school."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T15:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"15:30:00","TimeStamp":1779463800000,"Duration":45,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"Cosmopolitan Ethics in a Changing Global Order","Details":"Dr. Mohamed Keshavjee highlights why, in today's fast changing context, the need to treat one another with consideration and understanding becomes a global imperative for a more peaceful world., Dr. Keshavjee, lawyer, author and internationally recognized specialist on cross-cultural mediation is a Trustee of the Darwin International Institute for the Study of Compassion in the UK and a consultant to the Hague Conference on Private International law. This address took place on September 27, 2017 at the  Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Bashundhara, Dhaka."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T16:15:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"16:15:00","TimeStamp":1779466500000,"Duration":25,"Theme":"At the Aga Khan Museum","Program":"January 2024 Edition","Details":"In this episode, enjoy a fiery flamenco performance from Duende, the Aga Khan Museum's annual festival celebrating the impact of this universal art form. Experience a captivating blend of hip hop, jazz, gospel, and classical music in a performance by Borelson, and join Amirali Alibhai, Head of Performing Arts at the Museum, as he sits down with Borelson to discuss his work and inspiration. "},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T16:40:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"16:40:00","TimeStamp":1779468000000,"Duration":65,"Theme":"Personal Development","Program":"Re-Ignite Your Purpose Part 2 - Perception - How You See the World","Details":"Part 2 of a 6-part series discussing key concepts that are needed to bring your best self forward.  Munira Premji, cancer survivor and author, and Leila Rahemtulla, instructor, management consultant and author, talk about the role perception plays in how we view the world."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T17:45:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"17:45:00","TimeStamp":1779471900000,"Duration":10,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Pyara Mawla Tashreef Laao","Details":"The Ismaili presents 'Pyare Mawla Tashreef Laao', a joyful piece sung by children in anticipation of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T17:55:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"17:55:00","TimeStamp":1779472500000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"Institute of Ismaili Studies","Program":"An Introduction to the Rasa'il Ikhwan al-Safa (Epistles of the Brethren of Purity)","Details":"Educate your mind and be inspired by IIS scholar Dr Omar Ali de Unzaga who introduces the Rasa‘il Ikhwan al-Safa’ (Epistles of the Brethren of Purity). The Ikhwan al-Safa (Brethren of Purity), the anonymous adepts of a tenth-century esoteric fraternity based in Basra and Baghdad, hold an eminent position in the history of science and philosophy in Islam due to the wide reception and assimilation of their monumental encyclopaedia, the Rasa‘il Ikhwan al-Safa’."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T18:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"18:00:00","TimeStamp":1779472800000,"Duration":65,"Theme":"Muslim Footprints Podcast","Program":"S2 Ep. 4 - Al Maqrizi, Egypt's most famous historian","Details":"Al Maqrizi, Egypt’s most famous and influential historian before modern times still continues to influence the nation to this day. Egyptian nationalists in the 20th century considered him the voice of the true Egyptian, while novelists and poets referred to him as the embodiment of resistance to corruption and oppression. Here to share his story is Professor Nasser Rabbat, head of the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Art and Architecture at MIT.  Professor Rabbat calls Magrizi a rebel: Maqrizi’s commentaries remind us of the importance of looking critically at our own societies and learning from history’s successes and failures - a theme that resonates across time and cultures.\n\nMagrizi left a rich legacy of writings that offer a window into the social, economic, and cultural life of the medieval Islamic world. His meticulous documentation of Cairo's history was used centuries later by the Ottomans to understand the land they had inherited. It was also appropriated by Napoleon’s teams for their monumental Description de l’Égypte, so his work became the go-to source for anyone studying the country. \n"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T19:05:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"19:05:00","TimeStamp":1779476700000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Update","Program":"The Ismaili Update: April 2026 Recap","Details":"Welcome to the April 2026 edition of The Ismaili Update. Join our host, Danish from Madagascar, to hear some of this month’s top stories: the announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Pakistan, his completion of the London Marathon, Princess Zahra’s attendance at the Global Ismaili Health Professionals Conference, and more."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T19:10:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"19:10:00","TimeStamp":1779477000000,"Duration":70,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"A Journey of Purpose","Details":"Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre Bangladesh presents a discussion with young leaders from Bangladesh on their journey from acquiring knowledge to leading meaningful lives."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T20:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"20:20:00","TimeStamp":1779481200000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Khushamdid(Welcome)","Details":"Khushamdid (Welcome) is a beautiful track sung by Shehzad Roy and Natasha Baig in celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s expected arrival in Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T20:25:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"20:25:00","TimeStamp":1779481500000,"Duration":55,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"The Future of Education in Bangladesh","Details":"Aga Khan Education Services Bangladesh hosted an event on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Aga Khan Education Services in Bangladesh.  The Future of Education in Bangladesh was presented by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Founder and Chairman of BRAC within the beautiful setting of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre in Dhaka."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T21:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"21:20:00","TimeStamp":1779484800000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"Words of Wisdom","Program":"Hafez","Details":"Your heart and my heart are very very old friends."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T21:20:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"21:20:00","TimeStamp":1779484800000,"Duration":10,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Yak Jama’atim","Details":"The Ismaili Sounds is pleased to present Yak Jama’atim or One Jamat, a musical offering that brings together various artists from across Quebec, Canada, to celebrate our diverse traditions and our unity as a global community. As we eagerly await our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam’s first visit to Canada, let us unite in celebration with one heart, one voice, and as One Jamat."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T21:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"21:30:00","TimeStamp":1779485400000,"Duration":0,"Theme":"Aga Khan Schools","Program":"AKS in Numbers 2025","Details":"The Aga Khan Schools is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and comprises the Aga Khan Education Services and the Aga Khan Academies. We are one of the largest private, non-profit school systems in the world, offering education from early childhood to secondary school."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T21:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"21:30:00","TimeStamp":1779485400000,"Duration":45,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"Cosmopolitan Ethics in a Changing Global Order","Details":"Dr. Mohamed Keshavjee highlights why, in today's fast changing context, the need to treat one another with consideration and understanding becomes a global imperative for a more peaceful world., Dr. Keshavjee, lawyer, author and internationally recognized specialist on cross-cultural mediation is a Trustee of the Darwin International Institute for the Study of Compassion in the UK and a consultant to the Hague Conference on Private International law. This address took place on September 27, 2017 at the  Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Bashundhara, Dhaka."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T22:15:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"22:15:00","TimeStamp":1779488100000,"Duration":30,"Theme":"At the Aga Khan Museum","Program":"January 2024 Edition","Details":"In this episode, enjoy a fiery flamenco performance from Duende, the Aga Khan Museum's annual festival celebrating the impact of this universal art form. Experience a captivating blend of hip hop, jazz, gospel, and classical music in a performance by Borelson, and join Amirali Alibhai, Head of Performing Arts at the Museum, as he sits down with Borelson to discuss his work and inspiration. "},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T22:45:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"22:45:00","TimeStamp":1779489900000,"Duration":65,"Theme":"Personal Development","Program":"Re-Ignite Your Purpose Part 2 - Perception - How You See the World","Details":"Part 2 of a 6-part series discussing key concepts that are needed to bring your best self forward.  Munira Premji, cancer survivor and author, and Leila Rahemtulla, instructor, management consultant and author, talk about the role perception plays in how we view the world."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T23:50:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"23:50:00","TimeStamp":1779493800000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Pyara Mawla Tashreef Laao","Details":"The Ismaili presents 'Pyare Mawla Tashreef Laao', a joyful piece sung by children in anticipation of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-22T23:55:00Z","Date":"2026-05-22","Time":"23:55:00","TimeStamp":1779494100000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"Institute of Ismaili Studies","Program":"An Introduction to the Rasa'il Ikhwan al-Safa (Epistles of the Brethren of Purity)","Details":"Educate your mind and be inspired by IIS scholar Dr Omar Ali de Unzaga who introduces the Rasa‘il Ikhwan al-Safa’ (Epistles of the Brethren of Purity). The Ikhwan al-Safa (Brethren of Purity), the anonymous adepts of a tenth-century esoteric fraternity based in Basra and Baghdad, hold an eminent position in the history of science and philosophy in Islam due to the wide reception and assimilation of their monumental encyclopaedia, the Rasa‘il Ikhwan al-Safa’."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-23T00:00:00Z","Date":"2026-05-23","Time":"00:00:00","TimeStamp":1779494400000,"Duration":40,"Theme":"Bâ Ham (Farsi Show)","Program":"Ismaili Imamat in the Contemporary Era, Part 1","Details":"این قسمت از برنامه «با هم» شامل گفت‌وگویی مفصل با دکتر داریوش محمدپور، دانشیار مؤسسه مطالعات اسماعیلی، درباره نهادهای معاصر امامت اسماعیلی و جایگاه و سیمای امامت در جهان امروز است. این گفت‌وگو بخشی از مجموعه‌ای دو قسمتی است که دکتر همایون خیری برای مجموعه آنلاین خود با عنوان «نبض زمین» تهیه کرده است.//\n\nИн қисмати нави барномаи «Ба ҳам» суҳбати муфассал бо доктор Дориюши Муҳаммадпур — дотсенти Институти Мутолиоти Исмоилӣ (IIS) —ро пешкаши бинандагон мекунад. Ин гуфтугӯ бо баррасии муассисаҳои муосири Имоматии исмоилӣ ва симову ҷойгоҳи Имомат дар ҷаҳони имрӯз бахшида шудааст. Ин мусоҳиба бахше аз силсилаи ду қисматиест, ки доктор Ҳумоюн Хайрӣ барои барномаи онлайнии худ бо номи «Набзи Замин» таҳия намудааст.//\n\nThe current episode of Ba Ham features a long conversation with Dr Daryoush Mohammad Poor, Associate Professor at the IIS about the contemporary institutions of Ismaili Imamat and the profile of Imamat in our world today. This interview is part of a two-episode series produced by Dr Homayoun Kheyri for his online series Pulse of the Earth.\n"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-23T00:40:00Z","Date":"2026-05-23","Time":"00:40:00","TimeStamp":1779496800000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Deedar Mubarak Maar","Details":"‘Deedar Mubarak Maar’ is an upbeat Burushaski track, written and performed by Shahid Akhtar Qalandar to celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s upcoming visit to Northern Pakistan."},{"DateTime":"2026-05-23T00:45:00Z","Date":"2026-05-23","Time":"00:45:00","TimeStamp":1779497100000,"Duration":45,"Theme":"Ismaili Centre Conversations","Program":"A Decade of Light - Commemorating 10 Years","Details":"In September 2014, the Ismaili community in Canada and the institutions of the Ismaili Imamat marked a significant milestone in their contribution to pluralism in Canada, with the opening of the Ismaili Centre Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum and the Aga Khan Park. These landmarks, regarded as architectural and artistic gems, have become symbols of illumination and contemplation along Toronto’s Wynford Drive. View this special film, produced on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of these institutions, and review the accomplishments and challenges, as well as the vision for the decades ahead!"},{"DateTime":"2026-05-23T01:30:00Z","Date":"2026-05-23","Time":"01:30:00","TimeStamp":1779499800000,"Duration":5,"Theme":"The Ismaili Sounds","Program":"Pyara Mawla Tashreef Laao","Details":"The Ismaili presents 'Pyare Mawla Tashreef Laao', a joyful piece sung by children in anticipation of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Northern Pakistan."}]