Aga Khan Museum event raises $1.4 million for Muslim cultural programs

Nearly 400 guests gathered at the Aga Khan Museum and Park on Sept. 26 for the 2025 Lapis Ball. The event raised more than $1.4 million in support of programs and initiatives that spark wonder, curiosity and understanding of Muslim cultures and promote more peaceful and inclusive societies through the arts. Journalist Farah Nasser was the emcee of an evening that included a fireside chat with museum board chair Prince Amyn Aga Khan and vice-chair Thomas Lentz, followed by performers Tawhida Tanya Evanson and Saeed Kamjoo. The after-party featured a DJ set from MXK (Makram).