Through interviews and her own life experience, Aliaa Remtilla delves into the social and communal history of Jamatkhanas in East Africa and the people they have fostered. With an emphasis on personal growth, Experiences of the Jamatkhana provides a refreshing look at these historic buildings. 

Join us on Sunday, January 28 for a virtual book launch. Meet the author and listen to the stories and motivations behind this book.

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Aliaa Remtilla is an anthropologist and filmmaker who received her BA in Visual and Environmental Studies from Harvard University and her MA and PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Manchester. She has spent over a decade serving the Ismaili community, including time with ITREB USA and the Aga Khan Council for Australia and New Zealand. Dr Remtilla has also conducted research examining the confluence of religion, economics and politics in over 20 countries, including Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Portugal, Tajikistan, Tanzania and Uganda. She is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of StoryTiling, a platform that uses anthropological science to strengthen human connections.