Events

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

Mayor Frank Scarpitti of Markham, Ontario visiting the Ismaili Centre Dubai together with members of his city council. Ismaili Council for UAE
Mayor Frank Scarpitti of Markham, Ontario visiting the Ismaili Centre Dubai together with members of his city council. Ismaili Council for UAE
Feb 9
Mayor and City Council of Markham visit Ismaili Centre Dubai
8 February 2015
Dubai, 9 February 2016 — His Worship Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of the City of Markham in Ontario, Canada visited the Ismaili Centre, Dubai along with the members of the Markham City Council. His Excellency Emmanuel Kamarianakis, Consul General of Canada also joined the group.
Denise Dwyer and Sheherazade Hirji led a discussion on pluralism that included Professor Ali Asani of Harvard and Dr Ruba Kana’an of the Aga Khan Museum, among other participants. Ismaili Council for Canada
Denise Dwyer and Sheherazade Hirji led a discussion on pluralism that included Professor Ali Asani of Harvard and Dr Ruba Kana’an of the Aga Khan Museum, among other participants. Ismaili Council for Canada
Feb 8
Government of Ontario and Ismaili Council discuss pluralism in education
7 February 2016

Toronto, 8 February 2016 — Representatives from the Ontario Ministry of Education and the Ismaili Council for Ontario held a policy discussion on pluralism at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto.

Organising committee with presenters at the Finance and Accounting Professionals Alliance meeting. Shafiq Shamji
Organising committee with presenters at the Finance and Accounting Professionals Alliance meeting. Shafiq Shamji
Jan 31
Annual Meeting of the Finance and Accounting Professionals Alliance
30 January 2016

Toronto, 31 January 2016 — Social Media was the topic of this year’s meeting of the Finance and Accounting Professionals Alliance, Ontario, which was held at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto.

Dr Amr Abdullah takes part in a moderated discussion with Fareen Jamal after delivering an Ismaili Centre Lecture in Toronto. Salim Nensi
Dr Amr Abdullah takes part in a moderated discussion with Fareen Jamal after delivering an Ismaili Centre Lecture in Toronto. Salim Nensi
Jan 30
Dr Amr Abdallah delivers Ismaili Centre Lecture in Toronto
29 January 2016

Toronto, 30 January 2016 — As part of the Ismaili Centre Lecture Series, Dr Amr Abdallah addressed a full audience of leaders and members of the ummah on the topic of Retrieving Islam’s Humanistic Heritage: Islamic Perspectives on Conflict Resolution.

Members of Parliament Yasmin Ratansi, Ali Ehsassi and Rob Oliphant answer questions from attendees at a town hall meeting. Ibrahim Meru
Members of Parliament Yasmin Ratansi, Ali Ehsassi and Rob Oliphant answer questions from attendees at a town hall meeting. Ibrahim Meru
Jan 20
Members of Parliament host town hall meeting at Ismaili Centre
19 January 2016

Toronto, 20 January 2016 — Local community members were given an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns at a pre-budget town hall meeting held in the social hall of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Led by Members of Parliament Yasmin Ratansi (Don Valley East), Ali Ehsassi (Willowdale) and Rob Oliphant (Don Valley West), the session aimed to increase community engagement and awareness through a facilitated discussion of current and future government tactics for building a better Canada.

Grades 9 and 10 students participating in the Connect, Create, Cairo 3D workshop. Ismaili Council for Canada
Grades 9 and 10 students participating in the Connect, Create, Cairo 3D workshop. Ismaili Council for Canada
Jan 19
Students Become Urban Planners for a Day in Connect Create Cairo 3D Exhibition and Workshop
19 January 2016
Vancouver, 19 January 2016 — Over 250 students in grades 9 and 10 were given the opportunity to use 3D printing technology and online design tools to create a city and urban spaces.
War Child founder Dr Samantha Nutt delivers the 2015 Ismaili Centre International Lecture at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Gulam Ali Kassam
War Child founder Dr Samantha Nutt delivers the 2015 Ismaili Centre International Lecture at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Gulam Ali Kassam
Dec 9
Dr Samantha Nutt delivers the 2015 Ismaili Centre Lecture in Toronto
8 December 2015

Toronto, 9 December 2015 — Dr Samantha Nutt presented the 2015 Ismaili Centre International Lecture as part of a cross-Canada series that included Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto.

Singers Maryem Hassan Tollar and Patricia O’Callaghan performing Constantinople at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Alnoor Meralli
Singers Maryem Hassan Tollar and Patricia O’Callaghan performing Constantinople at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Alnoor Meralli
Nov 26
The Gryphon Trio perform Constantinople, a multi-media theatrical performance at the Ismaili Centre Toronto
25 November 2015

Toronto, 26–28 November 2015 — Constantinople, a multi-media theatrical performance by the Gryphon Trio was showcased for three nights at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto.

Consul General Juan Alsace and Ismaili Council for Canada Executive Officer Mohamed Dhanani at the Ismaili Centre Toronto. Ismaili Council for Canada
Consul General Juan Alsace and Ismaili Council for Canada Executive Officer Mohamed Dhanani at the Ismaili Centre Toronto. Ismaili Council for Canada
Nov 20
US Consul General Juan Alsace visits the Ismaili Centre and Aga Khan Museum
19 November 2015

Toronto, 20 November 2015 — Consul General Juan Alsace toured the Ismaili Centre, Toronto and the Aga Khan Museum with the Centre’s Executive Officer Mohamed Dhanani and Museum Director Henry Kim. The Consul General discussed expanding cross-border and cross-cultural dialogues during his first visit to the site.

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office  Executive Director Ahmed Hussein and TNO staff celebrate 30 years of programming. Moez Visram
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office  Executive Director Ahmed Hussein and TNO staff celebrate 30 years of programming. Moez Visram
Nov 19
Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office celebrates their 30th anniversary at the Ismaili Centre Toronto
18 November 2015

Toronto, 19 November 2015 — The Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office (TNO) celebrated 30 years of operations at a gala event held at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto.

Toastmasters International President Jim Kokocki at the Ismaili Centre, talking about the importance of developing effective communication and leadership skills. Amir Hemraj
Toastmasters International President Jim Kokocki at the Ismaili Centre, talking about the importance of developing effective communication and leadership skills. Amir Hemraj
Nov 13
President of Toastmasters International addresses youth at Ismaili Centre
12 November 2015

Toronto, 13 November 2015 — Jim Kokocki, President of Toastmasters International delivered the keynote address at a communication and leadership skills event held at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Canadian actor and television personality Husein Madhavji, who currently stars in the medical drama Saving Hope, was the evening’s host.

Ontario New Democratic Party leader Andrea Horwath and MPP Jennifer French with Ismaili Council leaders at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Moez Visram
Ontario New Democratic Party leader Andrea Horwath and MPP Jennifer French with Ismaili Council leaders at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Moez Visram
Nov 13
Ontario New Democratic Party leader and MPP visit the Ismaili Centre and Aga Khan Museum
12 November 2015

Toronto, 13 November 2015 — Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party and Jennifer French, Member of the Provincial Parliament visited the Ismaili Centre, Toronto and the Aga Khan Museum today.