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Ayaan Jeraj is a member of scouts as well as a youth volunteer.
Ayaan Jeraj is a member of scouts as well as a youth volunteer.
Vancouver’s volunteers work around the clock leading up to Mulaqat
Vancouver’s volunteers work around the clock leading up to Mulaqat
4 May 2018

With Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Vancouver quickly approaching, thousands of volunteers are working day and night to prepare.

Mawlana Hazar Imam and British Columbia Premier John Horgan speak about the Ismaili community’s spirit of service and pluralism.
Mawlana Hazar Imam and British Columbia Premier John Horgan speak about the Ismaili community’s spirit of service and pluralism.
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with British Columbia Premier
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with British Columbia Premier
4 May 2018

Earlier today, Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Vancouver to begin the Western Canada portion of his Diamond Jubilee visit. Shortly after his arrival, Mawlana Hazar Imam met with the Honourable John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia, who extended a warm welcome and congratulated him on his Diamond Jubilee.

Mawlana Hazar Imam shares a light moment with Jamati leaders upon arrival in Vancouver.

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Vancouver

Mawlana Hazar Imam shares a light moment with Jamati leaders upon arrival in Vancouver.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Vancouver
3 May 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Vancouver on 4 May 2018 in preparation for his visits with the Western Canadian Jamats. He was received at the airport by British Columbia Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, along with leaders and representatives of the Jamat.

Welcome: Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Welcome: Diamond Jubilee Celebration
3 May 2018

A week-long Celebration in Lisbon, Portugal is being held from 5-11 July 2018, to mark the culmination of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee.

Mawlana Hazar Imam and Her Excellency Julie Payette with former Governors General Adrienne Clarkson and David Johnston, and current and former Prime Ministers Justin Trudeau, Joe Clark, and Jean Chretien, and their respective spouses at Rideau Hall.
Mawlana Hazar Imam and Her Excellency Julie Payette with former Governors General Adrienne Clarkson and David Johnston, and current and former Prime Ministers Justin Trudeau, Joe Clark, and Jean Chretien, and their respective spouses at Rideau Hall.
A “beacon of light”: Mawlana Hazar Imam hosted at Rideau Hall during his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada
A “beacon of light”: Mawlana Hazar Imam hosted at Rideau Hall during his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada
1 May 2018

Earlier this evening, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, hosted a dinner at Rideau Hall in honour of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee.

Mawlana Hazar Imam is received by Ismaili Council for Canada President Malik Talib upon his arrival in Ottawa.
Mawlana Hazar Imam is received by Ismaili Council for Canada President Malik Talib upon his arrival in Ottawa.
Mawlana Hazar Imam returns to Canada for his Diamond Jubilee visit
Mawlana Hazar Imam returns to Canada for his Diamond Jubilee visit
1 May 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Ottawa on 1 May, marking the first stop of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada.

Mawlana Hazar Imam waves to Jamati leaders gathered at the Ottawa airport, welcoming him on his arrival to Canada for his Diamond Jubilee visit.
Mawlana Hazar Imam waves to Jamati leaders gathered at the Ottawa airport, welcoming him on his arrival to Canada for his Diamond Jubilee visit.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Canada for his Diamond Jubilee visit
30 April 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam was greeted by government and Jamati leaders upon arriving in Ottawa on 1 May to commence his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada.

Shehrose Noormohamed, a Jubilee Heritage participant from Chicago, examines an 18th-century dagger and sheath at the Aga Khan Museum.
Shehrose Noormohamed, a Jubilee Heritage participant from Chicago, examines an 18th-century dagger and sheath at the Aga Khan Museum.
Young adults tour institutional buildings in Jubilee Heritage Programme
Young adults tour institutional buildings in Jubilee Heritage Programme
30 April 2018

Approximately 170 young adults from across the U.S. and Canada participated in the Jubilee Heritage Programme over the weekend of 13-15 April 2018. 

Prince Aly Muhammad is presented a bouquet of flowers upon his arrival in Immit, Ishkoman Punyal, Gilgit-Baltitsan in October 2017.
Prince Aly Muhammad is presented a bouquet of flowers upon his arrival in Immit, Ishkoman Punyal, Gilgit-Baltitsan in October 2017.
Prince Aly Muhammad releases a film about Northern Pakistan
Prince Aly Muhammad releases a film about Northern Pakistan
26 April 2018

Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan, the youngest son of Mawlana Hazar Imam, released a short film earlier today about communities residing in Northern Pakistan.

"A kiss of mist": View of Hunza
"A kiss of mist": View of Hunza
Being the change: A lens on the beauty of northern Pakistan
Being the change: A lens on the beauty of northern Pakistan
23 April 2018

Often referred to as the roof of the world, the remote regions of Gilgit-Baltistan feature some of the world’s most outstanding areas of natural beauty. Lush green valleys surrounded by snow-capped mountains provide a home to 1.8 million people in the northernmost areas of Pakistan.

A winter view of the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver from the south-west.
A winter view of the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver from the south-west.
Mawlana Hazar Imam to meet with Jamats of Western Canada
Mawlana Hazar Imam to meet with Jamats of Western Canada
16 April 2018

The Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum (LIF) has announced that Mawlana Hazar Imam, at the invitation of the Government, has confirmed that he will visit Canada in early May 2018.

His Excellency Abdel-Ellah Sediqi, introducing the event at the Afghan Embassy in Paris.
His Excellency Abdel-Ellah Sediqi, introducing the event at the Afghan Embassy in Paris.
A Place of Miracles: The story of a children’s hospital in Kabul
A Place of Miracles: The story of a children’s hospital in Kabul
15 April 2018

The Ismaili Council for France, French NGO La Chaîne de l’Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network hosted an event on 10 April 2018 to present Dr Lee Hilling’s book A Place of Miracles. The event was held at the Afghan Embassy in Paris and was attended by representatives from the diplomatic and civil society sectors.

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