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Oases of Peace and Culture

In crowded cities, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture fosters green spaces that give renewal and respite
Malika Ladha

Letter From the Editors

The Sustainability Issue explores environmental stewardship and the role of nature in Islam.
Alia Dharssi and Anar Rajabali

For the Love of Gardens

A witness to the first wedding at the Aga Khan Garden reflects on how the garden blends, nature, design and faith
Taslim Jaffer

Supporting Education With Safe Sanitation

Manavta empowers children and communities by building toilets
Malika Karim
In the Know

Q&A: Secretary General of the Global Centre for Pluralism

How Meredith Preston McGhie wants to help societies embrace diversity
Alia Dharssi

From T-shirts to Safe Haven

The Aga Khan Museum builds an exhibit with a focus on sustainability
Haseena Jamal

Albertan Bodybuilder Racks Up Titles

GM Farozi discovered his passion for fitness amid the Afghan Civil War
Omar Rawji and Rukhsar Ali
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In Focus
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A Garden’s Grace

How nature nudges us to reflect on our relationship with the here and hereafter
Ashnoor Nagji

Why Makaśa Looking Horse is Fighting for the Right to Water

An Indigenous activist on how a lack of access to clean water is affecting First Nations communities 
Malika Ladha

How Architecture is Promoting Sustainability

Six buildings with creative designs help communities protect the environment
Serena Halani and Yasmin Rajwani

Reclaiming Bumpers From Trash

Alim Boflo and Bashir Jamal turned a business challenge into an environmental enterprise
Omar Rawji and Sayli Safarmamad
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In the Spotlight
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A Champion for Equality from Canada to Afghanistan

Nurjehan Mawani has built a career advancing women’s and minority rights
Omar Rawji
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In Arts and Culture
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How the Aga Khan Park Captures the Essence of Islamic Gardens

Q&A with landscape architect Vladimir Djurovic
Gazalla Hirji

How the Chahar Bagh Has Been (Re)interpreted Through Time

A stunning tapestry of gold-plated pins uses a symbol of paradise to reflect on the struggles of daily life
Gazalla Hirji

Dwelling in My Father’s Garden: The Fragrance of Love

A poet reflects on the spiritual ideals she learned from her dad’s love for nature and gardens
Anar Rajabali

Dolly’s Kukupaka and Mkate Mimina

A Vancouver chef shares her version of East African Ismaili classics
Alia Dharssi
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In History
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Entertainment in a Palace

The Aga Khan Museum shares a piece of history
The Ismaili Canada
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En Français
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Le jardin des délices

Comment la nature nous incite à réfléchir à notre lien avec l’ici-bas et l’au-delà.
Ashnoor Nagji

Bâtir pour l’environnement

Benafsha Amiri travaille pour l’avenir de la planète, un bac et un autobus à la fois
Aabida Dhanji Madhani

Des jardins qui transcendent les époques

L’architecte paysagiste, Vladimir Djurovic, sur son expérience dans la conception du Parc Aga Khan de Toronto
Gazalla Hirji

Aider les sociétés à célébrer la diversité

Un entretien avec Meredith Preston McGhie, secrétaire générale du Centre mondial du pluralisme
Alia Dharssi
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