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Members of the Jewish and Muslim communities gathered at Alyth Synagogue in London for the thirteenth annual interfaith iftar, where Rabbi Colin Eimer and Dr Daryoush Mohammad Poor reflected on light, hope, and the shared responsibility to choose life in times of division.

Scholars are invited to submit abstracts for the conference “Fatimid Sicily: History, Memory, and Legacy.” The event will explore new research on Fatimid rule in Sicily and its wider Mediterranean connections.

IIS and MENACASEA invite scholars and artists to a three-day symposium examining music, dance and spirituality across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and Islamic Southeast Asia.

On International Women’s Day, the IIS Oral History Project reflects on the resilience of Ismaili women through the life story of Naseem Bhaloo.

The Institute of Ismaili Studies announces changes to its Board of Governors following the completion of terms and the appointment of new members.

This landmark study examines the history, culture, languages and evolving identities of Pamiri Ismaili communities across Afghanistan, China, Pakistan and Tajikistan.

Dr Kumail Rajani has been awarded the IIS Zahid Ali Fellowship for his research on Ismaili ḥadīth traditions, focusing on the origins, transmission, and reconstruction of early Fatimid textual sources.

The Institute of Ismaili Studies announces Read & Reflect, a new publication series designed to make Islamic and Ismaili heritage accessible to wider audiences.

This article draws on oral history interviews and traces how a mother’s sacrifice and a daughter’s determination helped transform access to education.

IIS has awarded its Dissertation Writing Scholarship to Seddigheh Kardan and Rami Gargour, recognising their doctoral research in Ismaili intellectual history and educational leadership across global contexts.

Dr Aslisho Qurboniev represented IIS at international academic events in late 2025, contributing research on Fatimid Ifrīqiya and Sicily.

Dr Daryoush Mohammad Poor’s US visit advanced IIS's mission through academic talks, community dialogue and training, deepening engagement with Ismaili thought, history and practice.