Simerg is an independent initiative dedicated to Ismaili Muslims, the Aga Khan — their Hereditary Imam — and the Ismaili Imamat, and Islam in general through literary readings, photo essays and artistic expressions
We invite readers to explore our sister website, Barakah, for special coverage of the Aga Khan’s historic seven-day visit to India. He arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. During his trip, he will meet with government leaders and bestow a Didar (meaning “a glimpse”) upon his Ismaili community– a profoundly inspiring and spiritually uplifting event deeply cherished by every Ismaili to see their beloved Imam in their midst and receive guidance for their material and spiritual well-being. His visit follows earlier trips to France, Kenya, Uganda, the USA, Portugal, the UK, Eastern Canada,Northern Pakistan, Germany and Western Canada (click the links for Barakah’s special coverage of the 10 trips).
His Highness the Aga Khan meets India’s External Affairs Minister, September 10, 2026. Click the image for coverage in Barakah.
Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan, concluded his official visit to France by gracing the France jurisdiction Jamat with a second Didar on July 13, 2025, meeting the youth of the Ismaili community and attending a special luncheon hosted by Ismaili Institutional leaders. He arrived in Paris on July 10, 2025, and on July 11, the first full day of his visit, he was warmly received at the Palais de l’Élysée by President Macron. He was accompanied by members of his family. President Macron decorated his uncle, Prince Amyn, younger brother of His Late Highness Aga Khan IV, with France’s highest and most prestigious order of merit. At the Palace, three important agreements were signed between the Ismaili Imamat and France in the presence of President Macron and His Highness. Later that same day, Mawlana Hazar Imam met with the French Foreign and Interior Ministers. On July 12, he met with his followers in a historic first of two Didars since becoming the 50th Hereditary Imam of the Ismailis. For a comprehensive and detailed coverage of his visit, visit our sister website, Barakah, which has a special page dedicated to the historic visit.
The official website of the Ismaili community, the Ismaili, has posted special video updates of the visit in four parts. We are sharing the YouTube videos with you below.
THE ISMAILI UPDATE, JULY 13, 2025: THE AGA KHAN BLESSES HIS FOLLOWERS WITH A SECOND DIDAR TO COMPLETE HIS FRANCE VISIT
_________________
THE ISMAILI UPDATE, JULY 11-12, 2025: THE AGA KHAN MEETS FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER (JULY 11) AND BLESSES HIS FOLLOWERS WITH HISTORIC DIDAR (JULY 12)
_________________
THE ISMAILI UPDATE, JULY 11, 2025: PRESIDENT MACRON RECEIVES THE AGA KHAN
_________________
THE ISMAILI UPDATE, JULY 10, 2025: THE AGA KHAN ARRIVES IN FRANCE
Date posted: July 12, 2025. Last updated: July 17, 2025.
Simerg - Insights from Around the World 