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Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, London
3 October 2009
Gallery: Architecture of the Ismaili Centre, Dubai
3 October 2009
Gallery: Opening of the Ismaili Centre, Dubai
3 October 2009
Opening of the Ismaili Centre, London
3 October 2009
Gallery: Opening of the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver
2 October 2009
Gallery: Architecture of the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver
2 October 2009
Gallery: Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver
2 October 2009
Patron of the Olympic Truce, the Governor General of Canada speaks with young British Columbians at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby
29 September 2009
As part of Canada’s expression of the Olympic Truce, Her Excellency the Governor General of Canada led a Truce Dialogue in the run-up to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The Dialogue, which took place at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby, aimed at engaging youth on the topic of peace-building through sport.
RAYS OF LIGHT shines on both sides of the Atlantic
31 August 2009
Following successful showings in Paris and Lisbon, RAYS OF LIGHT: Glimpses into the Ismaili Imamat had its North American debut in August in Atlanta. A Golden Jubilee International Programme, this exhibition depicts 50 years of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Imamat, against the backdrop of the 1 400 year history of Ismaili Imamat.
Dar es Salaam plays host to the 2009 Unity Games
26 August 2009
In April, the 2009 Unity Games held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania drew Jamati members from all over the country, as well as Kenya, Uganda and even Canada to compete in the spirit of brotherhood. Athletes were joined by spectators who also came to celebrate an enjoyable experience for all.
AKDN Tajikistan 2009 Imamat Day photos
22 August 2009
In Tajikistan, the celebration of Imamat Day — or Roz-e Takht Nishini in Tajik — traditionally includes family and neighbourhood gatherings with shared meals, music and dancing. In July 2009 the Aga Khan Development Network Resident Representative Office contributed to the festivities by hosting an education-themed Imamat Day reception.
Imamat Day celebrations in Tajikistan feature education-themed reception
14 August 2009
In Tajikistan, the celebration of Roz-e Takht Nishini has traditionally included family and neighbourhood gatherings with shared meals, music and dancing. This year, the AKDN Resident Representative Office contributed to the festivities by hosting an education-themed reception.
