Travelling the world with Muslim Harji: An exclusive photo series on Cairo, a city founded in 969 by the Fatimids, ancestors of the Aga Khan

13 April 2023

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Introduced by MALIK MERCHANT

On Monday. April 17, 2023, Simerg’s sister website Simergphotos will launch a special 4-week series on Cairo — a city founded more than a 1000 years ago by the Fatimids, ancestors of the present 49th Hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, His Highness the Aga Khan.

Lanterns in Islamic Cairo. Photograph: Muslim Harji.
Lanterns in Islamic Cairo. Photograph: Muslim Harji.

Muslim Harji’s photographs will cover Islamic Cairo, the city’s popular foods including its street foods as well as the beautiful Al-Azhar Park that has captured the hearts of Cairo’s residents. He will conclude the series with photographs of his memorable visit to Aswan, the burial place of the 48th Ismaili Imam, Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan III (d. July 11, 1957.)

Fellucas on the Nile in Aswan. Photograph: Muslim Harji
Fellucas on the Nile in Aswan. Photograph: Muslim Harji

As a forerunner to the Cairo series, we invite our readers to view a selection of Muslim’s highly acclaimed photo essays that have appeared in Simerg and its sister blogs over the last decade. Muslim’s dazzling pictures will capture your imagination and leave a permanent mark on your minds.

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TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH MUSLIM HARJI TO CANADA, SPAIN, THE MIDDLE EAST, CENTRAL ASIA, IRAN, INDIA AND MORE

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SACRED SPACES IN WORLD RELIGIONS INCLUDING JERUSALEM

A night view of the Golden Temple, illuminated and reflecting in the surrounding water, framed by an ornate archway.

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AN ANTHOLOGY OF THE SILK ROAD

A historical building with four turquoise domes against a blue sky, situated in a courtyard with a person in the foreground.

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STREET FOODS OF SOUTH EAST ASIA

A woman in an orange shirt preparing street food in a bustling market, surrounded by bowls of various dishes and ingredients.

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THE ALHAMBRA

The Courtyard of the Lions in the Alhambra, featuring a circular fountain surrounded by lion sculptures and beautiful Moorish architecture.

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NELSON MANDELA AND THE ROBBEN ISLAND PRISON

Black and white image of a small, sparsely furnished room containing a bedroll and a table with a bowl.

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MONTREAL’S BEAUTIFUL AND DIVERSE ISMAILI FACES

A group portrait of a young man and three young women dressed in traditional attire, showcasing colorful patterns, with a dark background.

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TAJIKISTAN LANDSCAPES

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STREET FOODS OF INDIA

A street vendor serving traditional street food, with a display of round, crispy snacks in a basket.

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BARCELONA’S WORLD FAMOUS LA BOQUERIA MARKET

A bustling marketplace filled with colorful stalls displaying a variety of fruits, sweets, and snacks, crowded with people exploring the vibrant offerings.

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ISMAILI VOLUNTEERS AT WORK: PREPARING A COMMUNITY FEAST

Two elderly women peeling potatoes at a communal kitchen table, surrounded by unpeeled and peeled potatoes.

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DELHI’S SPECTACULAR ISLAMIC HERITAGE INCLUDING HUMAYUN’S TOMB

A large mosque with domes and minarets, surrounded by a flock of pigeons flying in the foreground and partially cloudy skies above.

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DUSHANBE’S MAGNIFICENT ISMAILI CENTRE

Interior view of a beautifully designed space with brick walls and intricate geometric patterns on the floor.

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THE AGA KHAN’S 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS IN MONTREAL

A group of women dressed in colorful traditional outfits joyfully participate in a festive dance, holding sticks in a circle.

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DUBAI’S JEWEL: THE ISMAILI CENTRE

Interior view of a grand hall featuring arches and a central decorative fountain, illuminated softly by wall sconces.

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IRAN AND ALAMUT LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE

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AN ISMAILI WEDDING IN THE PAMIRS

A woman in traditional attire sitting on a colorful rug, putting on a decorative leg accessory, while an older man in traditional clothing watches her.

Date posted: April 13, 2023.

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5 thoughts on “Travelling the world with Muslim Harji: An exclusive photo series on Cairo, a city founded in 969 by the Fatimids, ancestors of the Aga Khan”

  1. Looking forward to the entire Cairo series, so far what I have seen as forerunners and the album of Cairo’s Street Foods are stunning. Bring memories back of my own visits to Egypt. Thanks for sharing your amazing photographs with details. Keep them coming!

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  2. Well done, Muslim. You are a gem! You put in a lot of work and effort to take wonderful shots. Thank you. Keep up the good work in sharing your travelogue with us!

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  3. A splendid album. Another journey with Muslim as he shares his insight and knowledge with us. Some of us are constantly hungry for stimulation. Muslim provides the intellectual and artistic fodder! He uses his expertise to share the finer points of photography. Well done.

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  4. Hello Navin and Muslim,

    You with your travels have actually taken us with you and we are also travelling with you; thanks for that.

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