LONDON: The Ismaili Khoja community's Association for the Study of Ginan recently organised an event where well-known writer Dr. Balvant Jani was honoured with a Life-long Achievement award by association chairman Pyarali Jiva and vice-chairman Mohammed Moledina.
Speaking on the occasion, secretary Parinbanu Somani stated that Dr Jani has been rather contributory to the incorporating Ismaili ginan literature to medieval Gujarati literature. Moledina praised him saying he truly believes that the Ismaili community is dispersed across the globe and sings the hymns every day. The event which was anchored by Anisha Mahesh, also saw a performance by world famous ginan singer Taufeeq. Ginans are devotional poems recited by Shia Ismaili Muslims.
