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06 Oct 2025
In Memoriam
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In Memoriam: Vazir Anil Ishani (1937–2025)

The Institute of Ismaili Studies mourns the passing of Vazir Anil Ishani (1937–2025), a pioneering leader whose legal and institutional contributions shaped the community and its global institutions for more than five decades.

a man and woman sitting at a table with a microphone

08 Jul 2025
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Meet the people of IIS with a new podcast

25 Jun 2025
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IIS hosts Dr Elaine C Flores, researcher on climate change and mental health

17 Jun 2025
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The IIS invites applications for the Zahid Ali Fellowship

The fellowship is awarded every 5 years to an internationally renowned scholar working in the field of Classical Arabic Literature who will use the award to publish research on a topic of relevance to Ismaili Studies. Deadline for applications: 30 September 2025

17 Jun 2025
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Dissertation Writing Scholarship Open for Applications

Members of the Keshavjee family present artefacts to the IIS

13 Jun 2025
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Original Gandhi letter and Gandhian artefacts find permanent home at the Ismaili Special Collections Unit

12 May 2025
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IIS Scholars appointed as visiting faculty at Aga Khan University

05 May 2025
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IIS Scholar appointed to the advisory board of Encyclopædia Iranica

30 Apr 2025
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Dr Daryoush Mohammad Poor presents at annual iftar dinner

25 Apr 2025
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IIS graduation 2025

Hussain Jasani speaking

14 Apr 2025
Book launch

New book on Ismaili gināns published in India

Book launch of Ismaili Imams in Urdu

07 Apr 2025
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Urdu Translation of Farhad Daftary’s The Ismaili Imams launches in Pakistan

04 Apr 2025
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Call for papers: Elemental: Ismaili Perspectives on Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Ether

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