Events
See the events taking place at Ismaili Centres around the world.
May
20
Aga Khan Award for Architecture announces shortlist at Ismaili Centre
19 May 2016
Toronto, 20 May 2016 — The Aga Khan Award for Architecture held a special presentation at the Ismaili Centre, announcing the 19 projects shortlisted for the 2016 cycle of the award.
May
13
Portuguese Cardiology Foundation holds annual symposium at Ismaili Centre
12 May 2016
Lisbon, 13 May 2016 — The Portuguese Cardiology Foundation once again returned to the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon for its annual symposium.
May
12
Leaders in technology and innovation from Canada and Hong Kong meet at the Ismaili Centre
11 May 2016
Toronto, 12 May 2016 — Executives and business leaders from across Canada and Hong Kong gathered at the Ismaili Centre to share ideas on global innovation and entrepreneurship. The conference, held by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited and MaRS Discovery District, included a panel discussion featuring global entrepreneurs and a showcase of companies and technologies.
May
7
Judges reflect on Canada’s diversity during a visit of the Aga Khan Park and surroundings
1 May 2016
Toronto, 7 May 2016 – Members of the judiciary from the Superior and Ontario Courts of Justice toured the Ismaili Centre and the Aga Khan Museum, where they learned about the significance of the site, including the Aga Khan Park and the role that each landmark plays in promoting an informed understanding of Islam and Muslim communities.
Apr
22
Experts discuss mental illness, poverty and stigma at Ismaili Centre
21 April 2016
Toronto, 22 April 2016 — Experts and leaders from a variety of disciplines came together at the Ismaili Centre to take part in a thought-provoking dialogue on stigma in mental illness and poverty.
Apr
19
Ismaili Centre hosts premiere film screening of "Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet"
18 April 2016
Lisbon, 19 April 2016 — The Ismaili Centre, Lisbon hosted a premiere screening of The Prophet, a film based on the literary work of Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran, which has sold over 100 million copies worldwide.
Apr
16
APEI and AKF Portugal host gathering of early childhood educators
15 April 2016
Lisbon, 16 April 2016 — The Association for Childhood Education Professionals (APEI), in partnership with the Aga Khan Foundation Portugal, hosted the ninth edition of the event Being a Baby – Early Childhood Education: Concepts, Models and Perspectives at the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon.
Apr
10
Students learn the art of carving from master craftsmen
9 April 2016
Toronto, 10 April 2016 — A hands-on Carving Workshop led by talented artists Khasan and Firdavs Dzhumaev was held at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. The father and son team from Tajikistan have created intricate plaster canvasses at the Ismaili Centres in Toronto and Dushanbe.
![Lee Hilling with guests at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto for the first of six book launches to be held across Canada for "A Place of Miracles." Najeeb Sumrani](https://cms.the.ismaili/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/diary_entry_-_lee_hilling_-_crop.jpg?itok=rhXcNGw5 "Lee Hilling with guests at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto for the first of six book launches to be held across Canada for "A Place of Miracles."")
Apr
2
Life-saving miracles happen every day at Afghan hospital, author tells Ismaili Centre audience
1 April 2016
Toronto, 2 April 2016 — Against all odds and in the face of overwhelming obstacles, a children’s hospital in Kabul is transforming the lives of families in Afghanistan, and the world needs to hear about it, says Lee Hilling.
Apr
1
Professor Shafique Virani speaks on tradition of Ginans at the Ismaili Centre Lisbon
31 March 2016
Lisbon, 1 April 2016 — Professor Shafique Virani, an award-winning author and internationally recognised public speaker, addressed the Jamat on the topic of The Wonderful Tradition of Ginans.
Mar
12
Girl Guides of Canada hold national leadership meetings at Ismaili Centre
11 March 2016
Toronto, 12 March 2016 — The Girl Guides of Canada–Guides du Canada held meetings for their Board of Directors, Provincial Commissioners and Senior Management Team at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Attendees commenced the day with a tour of the Ismaili Centre, which they found to be both inspirational and meaningful.
Feb
10
Association of doctors holds AGM at Ismaili Centre
9 February 2016
Toronto, 10 February 2016 — The Ontario Medical Association’s District 11 held their 2016 Annual General Meeting at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. The meeting was attended by some 150 physicians.
