Events
See the events taking place at Ismaili Centres around the world.
Sep
10
Graduation ceremony for Fredric Roberts photography workshop
9 September 2016
Lisbon, 10 September 2016 — A graduation ceremony was held for 20 students who completed a photography workshop given by Fredric Roberts at the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon.
Jul
27
Pakistan’s former ambassador to France visits the Ismaili Centre and Aga Khan Museum
26 July 2016
Toronto, 5 August 2016 — Ghalib Iqbal, former Ambassador of Pakistan to France, visited the Ismaili Centre and the Aga Khan Museum today, accompanied by his family and guests from the Pakistani community.
Jul
26
Honorary Consul for Canada in Uganda visits Ismaili Centre
25 July 2016
Toronto, 26 July 2016 — Pamela Kertland Wright, Canada’s Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda visited the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre. The Government of Canada is the largest funder of social development activities conducted by the Aga Khan Development Network in Uganda, and the visit served to strengthen an already special relationship with the Canadian Consulate in Kampala.
Jul
16
Festival of Flight animates the skies at the Ismaili Centre, Aga Khan Museum and Aga Khan Park
15 July 2016
Toronto, July 16–17 2016 — The Ismaili Centre, the Aga Khan Museum and the Aga Khan Park, in collaboration with the Ontario Science Centre, hosted a magical, family-friendly Festival of Flight this weekend. Inspired by flight, flying, the skies, stars and heavens, the event attracted over 1 500 families.
Jul
12
Crossing borders through improv theatre at the Ismaili Centre
12 July 2016
Burnaby, 12 July 2016 — Through a kaleidoscope of South Asian culture, the Indian Summer Festival creates a space for dialogue through the performing arts, bringing together artists and visionaries from Canada, South Asia and beyond. This year’s theme Border Crossings inspired artists and writers alike to explore borders beyond geography by focusing on the relationships between social, cultural and religious boundaries that exist in society today.
Jul
10
Rajasthan Josh perform sufi melodies at the Ismaili Centre
10 July 2016
Burnaby, 10 July 2016 — Known for their enchanting melodies inspired by numerous faiths, musical traditions and languages, an ensemble from the noted Sufi music group Rajasthan Josh performed in the courtyard of the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby.
Jul
9
Youth explore their Muslim identity in Canada over an Eid meal
9 July 2016
Burnaby, 9 July 2016 — A diverse group of Muslim youth from across Metro Vancouver came together at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby to commemorate Eid ul-Fitr which marks the end of the month of Ramadan.
Jul
5
Toronto Police Services Chief Mark Saunders tours the Ismaili Centre
4 July 2016
Toronto, 5 July 2016 — Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders toured the Ismaili Centre, the Aga Khan Museum and the Aga Khan Park, along with members of his senior team, and his family. The visit was an opportunity to learn about the significance of these projects and their contribution to promoting an informed understanding of Islam and Muslim society.
Jul
2
Tribute celebrates Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira’s Aga Khan Museum exhibition
1 July 2016
Lisbon, 2 July 2016 — About 100 people attended a tribute to Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, held at the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon in celebration of the launch of an exhibition of his latest project at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto.
Jun
21
Conference on schools and culture held at Ismaili Centre
20 June 2016
Lisbon, 21 June 2016 — The interplay between schools and culture was the subject of a conference hosted at the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon by the Directorate-General for Education (Direção-Geral da Educação) of the Portuguese Ministry of Education and Science in partnership with Aga Khan Foundation Portugal.
Jun
16
Suhoor speakers focus on education at Ismaili Centre Dubai
15 June 2016
Dubai, 16 June 2016 — His Excellency Tariq Al Gurg, CEO of Dubai Cares and Caroline Arnold, Director of Education at the Aga Khan Foundation led a lively discussion on education at the Ismaili Centre, Dubai. The event showcased the long-term solutions that these leading development agencies are bringing to communities in need in Afghanistan, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Jun
1
Lecture series looks back on making of the Ismaili Centre, Aga Khan Museum and Aga Khan Park
31 May 2016
Toronto, June 2016 — A series of lectures on the making of the Ismaili Centre, the Aga Khan Museum and the Aga Khan Park were held over three consecutive weeks at the Ismaili Centre.
