Competitive
sports are a good thing and even better when they bring communities together.

Community in mention: the Ismaili Muslims.

The Ismaili Muslims have come together to celebrate
excellence in sport with the Jubilee Games. Taking place in Dubai this
year, the event kicked off on 22 July and runs until 29 July.
It has drawn athletes, volunteers and several thousand spectators from
around the world to the city. In addition to individual and team sports, it
also features cultural programmes and exhibitions that community members
can look forward to.

Here’s what people have to say about the event so
far…

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1. Musicians Salim and Sulaiman have pleased all with their performance of the Jubilee Games anthem

@salim_merchant @Sulaiman @rajpandit17 pleasure to watch u perform on anthem song #JubileeGames2016 @TheIsmaili pic.twitter.com/mf5k8iwBbT

— Anu (@Anu__SS) July 23, 2016

2. A strong message from Prince Rahim

“I pray that you carry that spirit of friendship & peace with you when you return home” Prince Rahim #JubileeGames pic.twitter.com/pZ1zWGtGIW

— Arif Karmali (@arifkarmali) July 25, 2016

3. The beauty of the event

Such a beautiful thing to see people from all backgrounds, cultures & countries come together to celebrate an admirable event???? #JubileeGames

— Saara Rondo (@SaaraRondo) July 23, 2016

4. People are loving the unity

5. Lots happening with team Uganda

#TeamUganda: Road to #JubileeGames2016: #Fanous Show #OneJamat https://t.co/j06kY47J6O https://t.co/3vYHthlMz2

— ismailimail (@ismailimail) July 18, 2016

6. Quite an impactful opening

Had chills walking through Jubilee Games Opening Ceremony #JubileeGames

— Ahad Ali (@AhadAli2423) July 24, 2016

7. Pakistanis join in with 174 players at the Jubilee Games

174 Pakistanis playing in #JubileeGames https://t.co/xNkKHx5H35#OneJamat

— Saima Saleem (@ssmawani) July 26, 2016

8. This community member wishes to be in Dubai right now

Low key pretty jealous of everyone in Dubai right now… #JubileeGames

— Shaaz Gillani (@Shaazilicious) July 24, 2016

9. Some are suffering serious FOMO

someone sent this to me to share… how accurate! #JubileeGames pic.twitter.com/uJBQEswdzS

— Ismaili Messages (@IsmailiSweets) July 26, 2016

10. A message to all Canadians from Justin Trudeau

Good luck to the 300 Canadian Ismaili athletes competing in this week’s #JubileeGames! I know you’ll represent us well.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 23, 2016

11. Strengthening bonds

It strengthen the bond between the global jamat and feels so much zeal and passion for all of us.. #JubileeGames #OneJamat #ismaili

— Bilal Ahmed Rogi (@bilrogii) July 26, 2016

12. Oops!

Just beat the UAE host team, on to the semis! #JubileeGames

— Naushad Lalani (@naushadL25) July 26, 2016

13. Large number of participants from India too

#JubileeGames 109 athletics from INDIA …. #JubileeGames rocks #unity #dubaigames #ismaili

— Rahim Padaniya ???????? (@rahimpadaniya) July 26, 2016