Jamatkhana and Institutional Updates

The role of the Ismaili Imam is a spiritual one; his authority is that of religious interpretation. It is not a political role. I do not govern any land. At the same time, Islam believes fundamentally that the spiritual and material worlds are inextricably connected. Faith does not remove Muslims — or their Imams — from daily, practical matters in family life, in business, in community affairs.

Mawlana Hazar Imam, Address to both Houses of the Parliament of Canada in the House of Commons Chamber

Healthy Bytes Podcast in Gujarati
The Aga Khan Health Board has launched its newest Healthy Bytes Podcast. This one features Parin Somani, as she discusses the Coronavirus and dispels common myths regarding the virus. Join Parin for this informative discussion in Gujarati. Click here to watch!

Bounce Back Loans: Applications are Open!
Bounce Back Loans is a new loan scheme by the Government for small businesses that have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s the breakdown:
- You can apply for up to £50,000 (or 25% of your turnover).
- Repayments are not due for the first 12 months, and the government will cover interest during this period.
- You cannot apply if you are already claiming under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
To apply for a Bounce Back Loan refer to the guidance available from the government.
To find out what support your business is eligible for, use the click-through-guide by the government.

Bollyfit - 8:45 pm today!
Bollywood dancing has been popular for years but Bollyfit brings more than just movement. It provides an excellent physical workout featuring Indian dance styles like Bhangra and Garba. Join us again with Bollyfit live with Aliya Meghji, Tuesday at 8.45pm BST via this Zoom link.

Ramadan Calendar for Children
Help your child/ children to write a thank you letter to an essential worker: a post person, healthcare worker, supermarket assistant, or delivery driver, for their efforts during this time.

Webinar - Supporting Early Language and Literacy Development
(Part 1) - On Wednesday 6th May, 8-9pm: D'jemilla Daya and Rehana Merali, will explain why children's language and literacy is important and how you can help to develop these skills through everyday activities. This will include a question and answer session - register.
(Part 2) - Wednesday 20th May, 8-9pm: D'jemilla Daya and Rehana Merali will build on the first webinar and discuss how you can develop children's language and literacy through books and reading. This will include a question and answer session - register.
Previous early years webinars are on YouTube and include:
· STEM activities to do at home
· Learning through play

ITREB Thought of the Day: #TuesdayTales
Do you know the story of the Thousand and One Nights? An enraged Persian king, betrayed by his wife, decided to marry a young woman every night and execute her the next morning. When the vizier could not find any more young women, Shahrazad, the vizier’s daughter volunteered to marry the king. Shahrazad loved books. She read history, philosophy, the sciences, the arts; and her favourites were stories and poems. On the night of their marriage, she told the king a story, but at dawn, ended it abruptly on a cliff-hanger. The king, desperate to know what happened next, decided to let Shahrazad live for one more day. The same happened the next night, then one more after that, and so on for one thousand and one nights! After three children and a full education, Shahrazad became the king’s unequalled queen.

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