Ismaili Centres Archive
Toronto, 7 May 2015 – The Aga Khan Music Initiative hosted an informative session at the Ismaili Centre Toronto highlighting select performances from In the Footsteps of Babur: Musical Encounters from the Land of the Mughals.
Toronto, 3 May 2015 — Children and youth competed in the Spelling Bee of Canada’s 28th Provincial Championship finals held at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto.
Toronto, 2 May 2015 — Pir Zia Inayat-Khan, a prominent scholar of Sufism and grandson of Hazrat Inayat Khan, one of the earliest Sufi figures in the West, spoke at the Ismaili Centre about the meeting of Muslim and Hindu civilisations in Mughal India.
Toronto, 29 April 2015 — Dr Parin Dossa, Professor of Anthropology at Simon Fraser University, spoke at the Ismaili Centre about her book Afghanistan Remembers: Gendered Narrations of Violence and Culinary Practices.
The Ismaili Centre, Toronto welcomes visitors every day to events, gatherings and meetings that are hosted at the Centre. In addition, visitors can book guided tours of the building to gain insight into its architecture and function, while learning about the Ismaili Muslim community in Canada and around the world.
Toronto, 28 April 2015 — The Ismaili Conciliation and Arbitration Board for Canada hosted a roundtable discussion on access to dispute resolution mechanisms in urban centres by immigrant and first generation populations at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto.
Toronto, 24 April 2015 — The Ismaili Council for Canada hosted a partners’ meeting for Canada 150: Canada’s Untold Stories, the country’s largest initiative to bring organisations together to record their family and community stories.
Thirty years ago, in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam and his family, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher opened an Ismaili Centre in the heart of London. The first such high-profile centre to be conceived, it has over the past three decades facilitated new relationships and an improved understanding within British society of both the Shia Ismaili Muslim community and the wider Muslim ummah.
The Ismaili Centre, London was opened on 24 April 1985 by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam. They were joined by government ministers, members of Parliament, diplomats and leaders of the Ismaili community from around the world.
Kela (bananas) are nature’s convenience food. They are widely available, inexpensive, and found in their own natural packaging. From a baby’s first weaning food to a snack that seniors with chewing difficulties can easily manage, kela can be enjoyed throughout your life.
Toronto, 13 April 2015 — Henry Kim, Director of the Aga Khan Museum, and President Malik Talib of the Ismaili Council for Canada hosted His Excellency Philip Eng, Singapore’s High Commissioner to Canada, and Toronto-based Singaporeans during a private tour of the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre.
Vancouver, 12 April 2015 — Members from the St Clements Anglican Church visited the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby for the first time today. After touring the Centre, the congregation met with Jamati leaders.
Dubai, 7 April 2015 — Her Excellency Irene Florence Persis Wekiya, Ambassador of Uganda to the United Arab Emirates visited the Ismaili Centre, Dubai and met with the President of the Ismaili Council for the UAE.
Toronto, 29 March 2015 — Giller Prize laureate M.G. Vassanji spoke at the Ismaili Centre about his book And Home Was Kariakoo: A Memoir of East Africa. The author spoke about his desire to write a book about Africa as an insider, to show the contrast between the Africa he grew up with and the one commonly portrayed in the media.
Toronto, 28 March 2015 — The Honourable Tim Uppal, Canada’s Minister of State for Multiculturalism, visited the Ismail Centre and the Aga Khan Museum, where he met with Ismaili Council leaders and museum staff.
Toronto, 28 March 2015 — The Women’s Development Portfolio of the Ismaili Council for Ontario, hosted a celebration in honour of International Women’s Day that focused on improving economic opportunities for all.
Jardalu (or apricot) is a soft fleshy fruit, usually pale yellow to orange in colour, with a relatively large stone that is easy to remove when the fruit is ripe. They can be eaten raw, dried or cooked into a tasty dessert.
Toronto, 25 March 2015 — Urban planners, architects, community leaders and policy makers attended the Ismaili Centre for a full day of lectures and workshops on urban planning and design.
Toronto, 23 March 2015 — Storytellers, teachers and a novelist brought the art of storytelling to the Ismaili Centre as part of the Toronto Storytelling Festival, and in partnership with the Aga Khan Museum.
Vancouver, 21 March 2015 — The Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, visited the Ismaili Centre in Vancouver today. The visit was a unique opportunity for him to learn more about Ismaili Centres as ambassadorial hubs, representing the Shia Ismaili community's attitude towards the Muslim faith and modern life.
