Tag Archive: Art

Lovely photos of the renovated Methan Jamatkhana in Sidhpur, India

Just over two years ago, Houston’s Nazarali Momin submitted historic photos of Mawlana Shah Karim’s 1978 visit to Methan, when he laid the foundation stone for a new Jamatkhana. Nearly 40 years after its opening, the Jamatkhana recently underwent renovations, as documented in this story by Momin. Simergphotos invites you to view and share his beautiful piece.

Salina Kassam’s amazing photographs of the seven Ismaili Centres printed on cotton paper

Simergphotos showcases stunning photographs of the seven Ismaili Centers, captured by architectural photographer Salina Kassam. Her work, printed on cotton paper, is included in the permanent art collection at the new Ismaili Center in Houston, which was inaugurated by His Highness the Aga Khan and Mayor John Whitmire on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Nocturnal Journey, a stunning four-million-bead hand embroidery by Ismaili women, is among several beautiful pieces of art in the Ismaili Center, Houston, inaugurated by His Highness the Aga Khan on November 6, 2025

A beautiful post highlighting artwork exhibited at the Ismaili Center, Houston, which was inaugurated on November 6, 2025, by Houston’s Mayor John Whitmire and the 50th Ismaili Imam, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan.

A Rare 1954 Video of the Hajj, With Footage of Mata Salamat, the Begum Aga Khan; and a Masterpiece Work of Art by the Begum of His Highness the Aga Khan

Note: We have noted that the video footage of Mata Salamat at the Hajj that was posted on Facebook is no longer available. Should you find the footage on the internet, please email… Continue reading