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Speech at the Opening Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon

“This is an occasion charged with symbolism. Each of its elements carries meaning that is rooted in rich history, while also reaching confidently and optimistically into the future.”
— Mawlana Hazar Imam, 11 July 1998

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The Ismaili Centre, Toronto

An artist-rendering of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Copyright: Imara Wynford Drive

Mawlana Hazar Imam and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper marked the foundation of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, together with the Aga Khan Museum and their Park situated in the city’s Don Mills area on 28 May 2010.

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» As construction continues along Wynford Drive, BC Premier visits exhibition at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby

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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton holds town hall meeting at Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives at the Ismaili Centre, and is received by AKDN Resident Representative Munir Merali and Muzaffar Djorubov, Executive Officer of the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe

Dushanbe, 22 October 2011 — US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe today, where she held a town hall meeting to help promote the US-sponsored New Silk Road Initiative. Several hundred people attended the gathering, including various members of Tajikistan’s civil society, local and international development organisations, media outlets, representatives of the AKDN and Jamati leaders.

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The Governor General of Canada addresses the Canadian Club of Vancouver at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada delivers the keynote address before the Canadian Club of Vancouver at a luncheon hosted at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby. Photo: Azim Verjee

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston attended a luncheon with the Canadian Club of Vancouver on Wednesday, hosted at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby. They were joined by members of the diplomatic corps, civil society leaders, public servants, and professionals from diverse fields of social, economic and cultural activity, as well as leaders of the Ismaili community.

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Navroz celebrated for the first time at the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe

In March 2011, Navroz was celebrated for the first time at the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe. Photo: Courtesy of AKDN Tajikistan

In celebration of Navroz, the Aga Khan Development Network hosted a reception at the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe. Over 300 people attended the celebration, which was held on 20 March 2011 and was the first Navroz event ever held at the Centre.

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As construction progresses, Torontonians get to peek at plans for the Ismaili Centre, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park

Formation of the floor slab of the Prayer Hall of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto on 12 November 2010. Photo: Courtesy of Imara Wynford Drive

With the walls of the new Ismaili Centre and Aga Khan Museum beginning to emerge along Wynford Drive, Toronto architectural firm Moriyama & Teshima discussed the projects at a recent event held at the Ontario Science Centre. Their presentation, which took place against the backdrop of an exhibition of images and architectural renderings, was attended by prominent guests including Toronto Mayor Rob Ford.

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Gallery: Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park in Toronto


Gallery: Construction of the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe


Gallery: Opening of the Ismaili Centre, Dubai


 
 
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