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Prince Rahim and British Columbia Premier John Horgan sign an Agreement of Cooperation between the Ismaili Imamat and the Province of British Columbia on 29 September 2022.
Prince Rahim and British Columbia Premier John Horgan sign an Agreement of Cooperation between the Ismaili Imamat and the Province of British Columbia on 29 September 2022.
Ismaili Imamat and British Columbia sign Agreement of Cooperation
Ismaili Imamat and British Columbia sign Agreement of Cooperation
28 September 2022

Prince Rahim and Princess Zahra represented Mawlana Hazar Imam at a special ceremony and luncheon today in Vancouver to sign an Agreement of Cooperation between the Ismaili Imamat and the Province of British Columbia.

Princess Zahra is welcomed to Government House in Edmonton by Alberta's Premier Jason Kenney and Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani.
Princess Zahra is welcomed to Government House in Edmonton by Alberta's Premier Jason Kenney and Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani.
Alberta honours Ismaili community’s contributions to Canada
Alberta honours Ismaili community’s contributions to Canada
28 September 2022

The celebrations of 50 years of the Ismaili community’s significant presence in Canada continued today in the city of Edmonton, with a luncheon at Government House attended by Princess Zahra and Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Salma Lakhani, followed by the formal opening of the Diwan Pavilion at the Aga Khan Garden.

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Video: Celebrating 50 - Episode two
27 September 2022

Take a look at the second instalment of Celebrating 50, a special behind-the-scenes look at this week's commemorative events taking place across Canada. Episode two includes highlights from the groundbreaking ceremony of Generations Toronto, a multi-generational housing development close to the Ismaili Centre in Toronto. Distinguished guests included Prince Amyn, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Toronto’s Mayor John Tory, and local and national leaders of the Jamat.

Toronto Mayor John Tory, Prince Amyn, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveil the ceremonial plaque for Generations Toronto at the Ismaili Centre Toronto on 27 September 2022.
Toronto Mayor John Tory, Prince Amyn, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveil the ceremonial plaque for Generations Toronto at the Ismaili Centre Toronto on 27 September 2022.
Generations project breaks ground in Toronto
Generations project breaks ground in Toronto
26 September 2022

Prince Amyn attended the groundbreaking ceremony today for Generations Toronto, a multi-generational housing development close to the Ismaili Centre in Toronto. Distinguished guests included Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Toronto’s Mayor John Tory and local and national leaders of the Jamat.

The UN's Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries to promote prosperity while preserving the planet.
The UN's Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries to promote prosperity while preserving the planet.
This is our SDG Moment
This is our SDG Moment
25 September 2022

Action, ambition, and hope were on display this week as world leaders joined United Nations Goodwill Ambassadors Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, Amanda Gorman, and others for the annual SDG Moment at the UN headquarters in New York. Projected onto the big screens this year were Prince Hussain’s photographs depicting the beauty and fragility of the natural world.

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Video: Celebrating 50 - Episode one
25 September 2022

Join host Mursal Bahri for the first instalment of Celebrating 50, a special behind-the-scenes look at this week's commemorative events taking place across Canada. Day one includes highlights from the Municipal Honours ceremony held in Toronto.

What’s so special about architecture?
What’s so special about architecture?
25 September 2022

The eagerly anticipated winners of this year’s Aga Khan Award for Architecture were announced this week. The six winning projects uniquely differ from one another but, as Faisal Ali explains, they share one important aspect.

Hundreds of Ismaili CIVIC volunteers, in collaboration with the Aga Khan Boy Scouts, are providing relief to the flood-affected areas in Pakistan.
Hundreds of Ismaili CIVIC volunteers, in collaboration with the Aga Khan Boy Scouts, are providing relief to the flood-affected areas in Pakistan.
Ismaili CIVIC assists with flood-relief efforts in Pakistan
Ismaili CIVIC assists with flood-relief efforts in Pakistan
24 September 2022

As rehabilitation efforts continue in Pakistan, Ismaili CIVIC volunteers continue to support affected individuals and the communities in which they reside – demonstrating a commitment to Islam’s core values of service, peace, compassion and care for the vulnerable.

Mawlana Hazar Imam awarded Municipal Honours in Toronto
Mawlana Hazar Imam awarded Municipal Honours in Toronto
24 September 2022

The Key to the City of Toronto was awarded to Mawlana Hazar Imam at a special ceremony hosted today at the Ismaili Centre in Toronto, during which a segment of Wynford Drive was ceremonially named Aga Khan Boulevard.

Prince Amyn accepted the honours on behalf of Hazar Imam and thanked Mayor John Tory and the City of Toronto for the special gesture.

A Global call to action from a history of service: Ismaili CIVIC
A Global call to action from a history of service: Ismaili CIVIC
24 September 2022

The tradition of service and volunteering in the Ismaili community is one rooted in a 1400-year history. The giving of one’s time, effort, and resources for the development of both the community and wider society is a core value of the faith, and its many expressions have been an essential part of the community’s history, well-being, and identity.

The Crown Room at the Aga Khan Centre, illuminated at night. The Aga Khan Centre in London, inaugurated by Mawlana Hazar Imam in 2018, is the permanent home of The Institute of Ismaili Studies.
The Crown Room at the Aga Khan Centre, illuminated at night. The Aga Khan Centre in London, inaugurated by Mawlana Hazar Imam in 2018, is the permanent home of The Institute of Ismaili Studies.
IIS appoints new Director
IIS appoints new Director
21 September 2022

After having served for 34 years in leadership positions, including the past 12 years as Co-Director of The Institute of Ismaili Studies (“IIS”), Dr Farhad Daftary has decided to step down from his management roles in early January 2023. Dr Daftary will not be retiring from IIS, but will continue his scholarly research, writing and teaching activities at IIS indefinitely.

The new AKDN website sports a fresher look, an enhanced user experience, and better supports visual imagery.
The new AKDN website sports a fresher look, an enhanced user experience, and better supports visual imagery.
AKDN launches new website
AKDN launches new website
19 September 2022

The Aga Khan Development Network is excited to announce the launch of its new website, which features a redesign and new visual identity.

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