Events

See the events taking place at Ismaili Centres around the world.

Oct 13
Completing the Trilogy in our 2018 Ismaili Centre Conversation Series with Professor Benjamin Berger
4 March 2019

The final event of a three-part conversation series featured a discussion with Osgoode Hall law school professor, Benjamin Berger and centered on the theme of “Faith and the Law”.

 

Sep 8
The Ismaili Centre Conversation Series continues with John Ralston Saul
4 March 2019

Part two of a three-part conversation series in Toronto featured an engaging discussion with Canada’s leading public intellectual, John Ralston Saul, on the topic of “Pluralist Citizenship and its Enemies”.

 

Aug 29
USA Consul General visits Ismaili Centre Dubai
29 August 2018

His Excellency Phil Frayne, Consul Genèral of United States of America, visited the Ismaili Centre, Dubai today.

Aug 5
Canadian Consul General’s farewell at Ismaili Centre Dubai
5 August 2018

His Excellency Emmanuel Kamarianakis, the retiring Consul Genèral of Canada, visited the Ismaili Centre, Dubai on his last day as Canada’s Consul General in Dubai.

Jun 30
Kicking off the 2018 Ismaili Centre Conversation Series with Dr. Abdallah Daar
4 March 2019

Part one of a three-part conversation series featured an engaging discussion with Dr. Abdallah Daar and centered on the theme of “Ethics in An Increasingly Complex Word”.

 

May 12
Sambhavna: A Ray of Hope. An event of Eduscan supported by The Ismaili Centre Dubai
12 May 2018

Eduscan Institute, licensed by the Community Development Authority, Dubai as a centre for kids with learning disabilities and special needs held a social event at the Ismaili Centre to bring awareness in the community about children who face various types of life challenges in academics and other day to day life activities.Sheikha Hend Al Qassimi, the official guest of honour accoladed the teachers and the founder Dr Alka Kaira of Eduscan for allowing the main stream society to get a glimpse of determined children as a diversity that has to be accepted.

May 8
Environmental Drawing Competition
8 May 2018

As part of Emirates Environment Group's, value-based educational programmes intended to promote environmental awareness and initiate a proactive role in environmental protection, Emirates environmental Group supported by the Ismaili Centre Dubai, hosted the “Environmental Drawing Competition” on 8 May 2018 to provide UAE school students in the age bracket of 6-16 years from both regular and special needs schools with a wonderful opportunity to showcase their talents and capabilities through the medium of art as well as create awareness among students about environmental issues and increase their sense of responsibility in protecting the environment.

Apr 2
Gospel Choir at Ismaili Centre Dubai
2 April 2018

A gospel choir performance was held at the Ismaili Centre Dubai in collaboration with the US Consulate Dubai.

Mar 31
Senses and serenity: Syrian food for the soul
10 April 2018

Tayybeh: A Celebration of Syrian Cuisine, brought together members of the broader community for an evening of delicious Syrian delicatessen and enriching performances of poetry and music at the Ismaili Centre in Burnaby.

Keynote speaker Robert Thirsk, former astronaut and Chancellor of the University of Calgary.
Keynote speaker Robert Thirsk, former astronaut and Chancellor of the University of Calgary.
Mar 29
Webcast: Humanity from space
29 March 2018

Join us for a live webcast from the Ismaili Centre Toronto, with former astronaut and University of Calgary Chancellor Robert Thirsk, who will offer a unique perspective about custodianship of the Earth and overcoming some of the greatest challenges we face when making decisions about our world.

Panelists engaging in a dialogue with the audience.
Panelists engaging in a dialogue with the audience.
Mar 27
Digital storytelling by Voices of Muslim Women
10 April 2018

Voices of Muslim Women, a Vancouver based non-profit organization, brought together diverse groups of Muslim women to share their passion for the arts, social justice, education, and community at the Ismaili Centre in Burnaby.

Dignitaries from the Harvard University in conversation with President of the Ismaili Council for UAE at Ismaili Centre Dubai
Dignitaries from the Harvard University in conversation with President of the Ismaili Council for UAE at Ismaili Centre Dubai
Mar 23
Harvard Breakfast
22 March 2018

The breakfast event with the Vice Provost of International Affairs at Harvard University was an informative and intellectually stimulating interaction between leadership and the guests from Harvard.