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Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mawlana Hazar Imam applaud after unveiling the plaque commemorating the Foundation of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mawlana Hazar Imam applaud after unveiling the plaque commemorating the Foundation of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam speaks at the opening of the Ismaili Centre, London
24 April 2015

Mawlana Hazar Imam speaks at the Opening Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, London.

Former Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell delivers an Ismaili Centre Lecture in Vancouver. Azim Verjee
Former Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell delivers an Ismaili Centre Lecture in Vancouver. Azim Verjee
Video: Kim Campbell delivers Ismaili Centre lecture in Vancouver
10 February 2015

Former Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell delivers an Ismaili Centre lecture in Vancouver in November 2014 where she spoke of the need for more women in positions of leadership at all levels of society.

 

Students at Queen Elizabeth School in Lisbon watch the FOCUS ShakeOut presentation. JOSÉ CARIA
Students at Queen Elizabeth School in Lisbon watch the FOCUS ShakeOut presentation. JOSÉ CARIA
Students at Portuguese primary school receive earthquake safety education from FOCUS
3 February 2015

A FOCUS Community Emergency Response Team visits Queen Elizabeth School in Lisbon on 10 November 2014, where they led 240 students in a ShakeOut earthquake drill.

Alasdair MacLeod, Head of Enterprise and Resources at the Royal Geographical Society, delivers a lecture on the history and significance of the Silk Road. Riaz Kassam
Alasdair MacLeod, Head of Enterprise and Resources at the Royal Geographical Society, delivers a lecture on the history and significance of the Silk Road. Riaz Kassam
Video: Alasdair Macleod from the Royal Geographical Society speaks at the Ismaili Centre, London
27 January 2015

As part of the Nour Festival of Arts, Alasdair MacLeod, Head of Collections at the Royal Geographical Society, speaks on People and Places along the Silk Road: a geographical perspective at the Ismaili Centre, London in November 2014.

Celebrating the music and dance of Central Asia, the London Uyghur Ensemble was one of the many performers at the Nour Festival of Arts. Sadrudin Verjee
Celebrating the music and dance of Central Asia, the London Uyghur Ensemble was one of the many performers at the Nour Festival of Arts. Sadrudin Verjee
Nour festival brings the Silk Road to life
27 January 2015

As a partner in the 2014 Nour Festival, the Ismaili Centre hosted a series of events showcasing the colours, sounds and life of the Silk Route.

 

FOCUS Challenge4Life 2013 participants celebrate reaching the summit of Mount Kinabalu, before journeying on by foot, bicycle and raft to the South China Sea. Alnasir Jamal
FOCUS Challenge4Life 2013 participants celebrate reaching the summit of Mount Kinabalu, before journeying on by foot, bicycle and raft to the South China Sea. Alnasir Jamal
Adventure of a lifetime helps a worthy cause
15 December 2014

The Summit to Sea Challenge adventure included hiking to the summit of Mount Kinabalu, cycling and white water rafting to the South China Sea, to raise funds for Focus Humanitarian Assistance.

President Marcelo surrounded by Ismaili youth in the Garden of Fruits at the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon.
President Marcelo surrounded by Ismaili youth in the Garden of Fruits at the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon.
Architecture and values shared during Open House at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon
5 December 2014

The Ismaili Centre, Lisbon took part in Lisboa Open House, an annual event to raise awareness about spaces of architectural and cultural value. Visitors learnt about the relationship between the architecture of the building and the history and values of a Muslim community that has been in Portugal for decades.

Artist rendering of the Aga Khan Museum, adjacent to the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, looking through the formal gardens.
Artist rendering of the Aga Khan Museum, adjacent to the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, looking through the formal gardens.
Video: Opening Ceremony of the Aga Khan Museum
19 November 2014

The opening ceremony of the Aga Khan Museum took place on 12 September 2014, following the opening of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto earlier in the afternoon by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mawlana Hazar Imam. They also marked the opening of the museum, together with Prince Amyn and the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. Among the distinguished guests at the ceremony were Prince Rahim, Princess Salwa, and Prince Hussain, former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, government leaders, diplomats, and leaders of Jamati and Imamat institutions.

The Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali Group performs at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto in celebration of Eid al-Adha. Vazir Karsan
The Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali Group performs at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto in celebration of Eid al-Adha. Vazir Karsan
Eid celebrations fill the Ismaili Centre, Toronto with the sounds of qawwali
7 November 2014

The lyrical sounds of qawwali music filled the social hall of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. Guests were treated to a special workshop and performance by the Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali Group.

Mawlana Hazar Imam speaks at the opening of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, as the Canadian Prime Minister looks on. Gary Otte
Mawlana Hazar Imam speaks at the opening of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, as the Canadian Prime Minister looks on. Gary Otte
Prime Minister of Canada opens the Ismaili Centre, Toronto in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam
15 September 2014

In a ceremony marking the culmination of 18 years of planning, design and construction, the Prime Minister of Canada — in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam — declared the Ismaili Centre, Toronto open.

Video: Spirit Art Nature
13 September 2014

Unveiling the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre, Toronto.

Surrounded by serviceberry trees and soft gravel, the reflective pools are mirrors that draw the Ismaili Centre and the Aga Khan Museum into the formal garden. Scott Norsworthy
Surrounded by serviceberry trees and soft gravel, the reflective pools are mirrors that draw the Ismaili Centre and the Aga Khan Museum into the formal garden. Scott Norsworthy
Video: Opening Ceremony of the Aga Khan Museum
12 September 2014

The opening ceremony of the Aga Khan Museum took place on 12 September 2014, following the opening of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto earlier in the afternoon by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mawlana Hazar Imam. They also marked the opening of the museum, together with Prince Amyn and the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. Among the distinguished guests at the ceremony were Prince Rahim, Princess Salwa, and Prince Hussain, former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, government leaders, diplomats, and leaders of Jamati and Imamat institutions.

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