Ismaili Centres Archive
Parvish Andani Kamat, owner of Anka Services, was awarded for her voluntary work at the hands of Shri Mauvin Godinhno, Minister for Panchayat
One of the things I love about major days at Jamatkhana, is that all the elders gather in the parking lot to drink chai and share news.
Countless opportunities to serve are presented to us daily. One does not need an official appointment or position to serve. Service starts with a simple smile or a few kind words to another.
The permanent headquarters of the Global Centre for Pluralism was officially opened on May 16, 2017, by Mawlana Hazar Imam and His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada. Attendees included Princess Zahra and Prince Aly Muhammad as well as global and Canadian dignitaries.
The Northeastern USA is home to Jamati members living in a variety of circumstances. While some live in traditional nuclear families of parents and children (and perhaps grandparents), others are students or professionals living far away from blood relatives. For many of us, it was a given that we attend the auspicious occasion of the homage ceremony and Diamond Jubilee kickoff with family.
Overcast skies did nothing to darken the moods of the crowd gathered to witness the North American premiere of the Skate Girls of Kabul photography exhibit at the Ismaili Centre Toronto.
The Reflections activities at the Opening Ceremonies gatherings provided intellectual and emotional nourishment for youth.
In 2017, the Canadian Jamat is celebrating both the Diamond Jubilee as well as the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation. In honour of these special occasions, the Jamat has pledged one million hours of service to improving quality of life in Canada as part of the Ismaili CIVIC 150 initiative.
Special activities and Diamond Jubilee content in Bait-ul-Ilm classes for all levels.
Over the Diamond Jubilee year, 6 education themes will be introduced to the global Jamat, with programs and activities for each theme.
Second Steps is a Canada-Wide Diamond Jubilee Wellness Challenge, launching on September 15th.
Youth in Harmony (ages 13+) is an innovative program that blends harmony, melody and traditional devotion.
Attend the Ignite Growth Summit on October 27-29, 2017 in Vancouver BC and check out start-up successes in the Jamat!
This multi-media interactive seminar will focus on situating Jamatkhanas within diverse Muslim spaces of worship and gathering.
Relax over a cup of hot chai at our video, chai and chat sessions to discuss the vision behind the Ismaili Centres!
Sunday September 23 will mark the second annual Ismaili CIVIC Day – a day of active service by the entire Canadian Jamat to improve quality of life in our country.
Diamond Day is a platform where young adults can come together to celebrate and build momentum for the Diamond Jubilee.
It’s a warm summer morning in Dushanbe as 21 year old Niqat Patel waits patiently at the helipad to board the chopper to Khorog.
With other Ismaili interfaith families, my husband Mahebub Dossa and I, joined the Central United States Jamat at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, to celebrate the Imam’s Diamond Jubilee.
