Category Archive: Simergphotos

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His Late Highness Aga Khan IV

His Late Highness Aga Khan IV in Pictures: Legacy of Leadership – Part 2, 2000-2025

This concluding part of our two-part series through beautiful photographs and selected speech excerpts offers rich glimpses into His Late Highness Aga Khan IV’s exceptional leadership and influence in the 21st century. The phenomenal accomplishments of the 49th Ismaili Imam through his broad and impactful projects have inspired admiration and respect, showing how his efforts have uplifted communities and created lasting institutions for future generations.

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Eid Al-Adha, Montreal, June 6, 2025. Photograph: Muslim Harji.

Photo of the Day: A Tapestry of Joy at Montreal’s Colorful Eid al-Adha Celebration by Muslim Harji

Eid al-Adha photos by Montreal’s Muslim Harji

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Aga Khan Foundation World Partnership Walk Calgary 2025

Photos: Calgary hosts a magnificent Aga Khan Foundation 2025 World Partnership Walk

Photographs of the beautiful World Partnership Walk held in Calgary on June 1, 2025. The walk is an annual event that has so far raised more than CDN $144 million. since it was first launched in 1985.

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Mawlana Shah Karim, His Highness the Aga Khan IV, in Pictures

A beautiful pictorial story of Mawlana Shah Karim, His Highness the Aga Khan IV, as the Ismaili community completes the observation of his Chehlum on March 16 and also welcomes Navroz, the Persian New Year, on March 21, 2025, under their new 50th Imam, Mawlana Hazar Imam, Shah Rahim Al Hussaini, His Highness the Aga Khan V.

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Story and Pictures of My Autumn Visit to Jasper Following the July 2024 Wildfire

Malik Merchant presents a personal account of his visit to Jasper after the wildfire of July 2024. Read his story and see photographs of the impact of the wildfire on the town of Jasper and its namesake National Park.

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Photographs, Story and Video: The Sufi Concert at the Aga Khan Garden in Edmonton

Malik Merchant recently visited the Aga Khan Garden and attended the sold-out Sufi Concert in the Garden’s amphitheatre. The amphitheatre was transformed entirely for the event, creating a unique and unforgettable experience! Shabnam Merali and her team of singers and musicians moved the audience with their soulful music.

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The lit-up crystalline glass dome of the Ismaili Headquarters Jamatkhana, part of the Ismaili Centre Building.

Ismaili Centre Toronto: Photographs, Stories and Insights Celebrating Ten Years

This is a fantastic presentation of photographs, videos, and insights into the Ismaili Centre Toronto as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Readers will be amazed—and surprised—by what they see in this unique piece, which features material from Simerg and its two sister websites, Barakah and Simergphotos.

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Waterton Lakes National Park Offers a Unique Experience You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

Malik Merchant’s photographs of his visit to Waterton Lakes National Park are simply stunning. His journey also took him to Montana on a historic cruise boat. Amidst the breathtaking scenery, he had the thrill of encountering at least eight bears in Waterton Park. He believes that the beauty of Waterton is so captivating that once you visit, it will be on your lips just as Banff and other exciting places you have visited are.