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Mawlana Hazar Imam to visit France and the United Kingdom
Mawlana Hazar Imam to visit France and the United Kingdom
16 May 2018

The Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum (LIF) has announced that Mawlana Hazar Imam will grant Diamond Jubilee visits to France and the United Kingdom in the latter part of June 2018.

Mawlana Hazar Imam waves goodbye to Jamati leaders assembled at the Calgary airport at the conclusion of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada.
Mawlana Hazar Imam waves goodbye to Jamati leaders assembled at the Calgary airport at the conclusion of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada.
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Calgary marking the conclusion of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Calgary marking the conclusion of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada
12 May 2018

After granting Diamond Jubilee Mulaqats in Calgary, Mawlana Hazar Imam departed Canada, concluding his 12-day Diamond Jubilee visit to the country.

Volunteers clean parks as part of the Ismaili CIVIC 150 initiative in Mississauga.
Volunteers clean parks as part of the Ismaili CIVIC 150 initiative in Mississauga.
Canadian Jamat celebrates major milestones with over one million hours of service
Canadian Jamat celebrates major milestones with over one million hours of service
11 May 2018

While commemorating Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee, the Canadian Jamat also celebrated Canada’s 150th anniversary. To honour these milestones, the Jamat participated in Ismaili CIVIC 150, an initiative that pledged one million hours of service to improving quality of life for communities across Canada.

Mawlana Hazar Imam and Rachel Notley, Premier of Alberta, in conversation at the Office of the Premier, the historic McDougall Centre in Calgary.
Mawlana Hazar Imam and Rachel Notley, Premier of Alberta, in conversation at the Office of the Premier, the historic McDougall Centre in Calgary.
Mawlana Hazar Imam and Alberta Premier discuss ongoing cooperation
Mawlana Hazar Imam and Alberta Premier discuss ongoing cooperation
10 May 2018

Building on a strong and long history of collaboration between the Ismaili Imamat and the Province of Alberta, Mawlana Hazar Imam and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley met on 10 May 2018 to discuss how to strengthen collaboration on areas of mutual interest.

Mawlana Hazar Imam is greeted by hundreds of Jamati leaders and institutional staff at the airport on his departure from Ottawa.
Mawlana Hazar Imam is greeted by hundreds of Jamati leaders and institutional staff at the airport on his departure from Ottawa.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Ottawa
9 May 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam departed Ottawa on 4 May 2018 during his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada.

Mawlana Hazar Imam waves farewell before departing Vancouver.
Mawlana Hazar Imam waves farewell before departing Vancouver.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Vancouver
9 May 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam departed Vancouver on 7 May 2018 during his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada.

Calgary Mayor Naheed K Nenshi comments to Mawlana Hazar Imam on the wonderful work being done by the Jamat and leadership.
Calgary Mayor Naheed K Nenshi comments to Mawlana Hazar Imam on the wonderful work being done by the Jamat and leadership.
Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Calgary
9 May 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Calgary on 7 May 2018 during his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada.

Activity at Yavatmal LRC
Activity at Yavatmal LRC
The Golden Generation: Giving Back to Seniors
The Golden Generation: Giving Back to Seniors
7 May 2018

The older generation has made us who we are. They have moulded the lives of the generations that came after them – giving them better education, better opportunities, and the possibilities of better lives. For our part, the present generation can return this invaluable gift by helping to make the lives of their parents and seniors more comfortable and enjoyable in this - the ‘golden phase’ of their lives.  

 

Tickets for Kings of Rhythm Jubilee Concert now on sale
Tickets for Kings of Rhythm Jubilee Concert now on sale
7 May 2018

Tickets are now on sale for the Jubilee Concert to be held on 5 July at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. The concert, which will mark the beginning of the week-long Diamond Jubilee Celebration, is called “Kings of Rhythm,” and will feature internationally-renowned artists Cheb Khaled and the dynamic duo of Vishal-Shekhar.

Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi greet Mawlana Hazar Imam upon his arrival in Calgary during his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada.
Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi greet Mawlana Hazar Imam upon his arrival in Calgary during his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada.
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Vancouver, arrives in Calgary
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Vancouver, arrives in Calgary
7 May 2018

A grateful and deeply contented British Columbia Jamat bid farewell to Mawlana Hazar Imam on 7 May as Jamati representatives assembled for his departure to Calgary, where he will continue his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada.

Under Thane council jurisdiction, a small batch of twenty women were selected to learn lessons in English with two trainers, as a pilot project.
Under Thane council jurisdiction, a small batch of twenty women were selected to learn lessons in English with two trainers, as a pilot project.
The first step towards a big dream.
The first step towards a big dream.
5 May 2018

With the objective of English literacy for all women in Thane council jurisdiction, a small batch of twenty women were selected to impart lessons in English with two trainers, as a pilot project.

 

Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Janet Austin and Mayor of Vancouver Gregor Robertson greet Mawlana Hazar Imam upon his arrival in Vancouver.
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Janet Austin and Mayor of Vancouver Gregor Robertson greet Mawlana Hazar Imam upon his arrival in Vancouver.
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Vancouver for second leg of Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Vancouver for second leg of Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada
4 May 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam completed the first leg of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada, departing from Ottawa on 4 May after having completed several days of proceedings related to the work of the Aga Khan Development Network and Global Centre for Pluralism. On his departure, Hazar Imam expressed his appreciation for the work of the institutions and highlighted the importance of continuing to build strong institutions in Canada.

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