Colourful Golden Jubilee banners line the streets leading to the Darbar hall in Vancouver. BC Place is the focal point of the Golden Jubilee visit in the city.

Happiness is dressing up for a special occasion! A young girl in Ottawa shows off traditional garments from Afghanistan.

A colourful troop of ladies enjoy a round of raas in Ottawa. Dandia and raas are customary dances partaken with lively music, and are popular during special occasions.

During a youth day in Montreal on November 15, a volunteer prepares to serve dinner to the Jamat. For the past week, Jamats across the country have been coming together and sharing meals as part of the celebration.

Sharing traditions from Afghanistan, Jamati members sing to the beat of a drum. The pluralism of the Canadian Jamat is especially notable during special occasions, when we share music, dance and culinary traditions from all corners of the world.

J2D: Journey to Darbar is a national programme aimed at preparing youth and young professionals for Mawlana Hazar Imam's visit, both intellectually and spiritually. In the days leading up to the Darbar, young Ismailis participated in artistic activities, devotional expression and information sessions presented by Jamati leaders.

A performer shares his talents during the Musical Expressions programme that took place at Headquarters Jamatkhana in Montreal.

In a show of cross-generational solidarity, seniors and youth take part in Jashne Musarat – Parade of Happiness, on 14 November in Ottawa. The old and the young walked together in procession, inviting the rest of the Jamat to join a night of raas and Afghan dance to the beat live music.

Performers in Edmonton build the Jamat's excitement through song during one of many musical events planned for the week. Devotional singing is part of building the celebratory mood.

The Jamat was overjoyed when Mawlana Hazar Imam's visit to Canada was announced. In Vancouver and across the country, the celebration erupted on day one and everybody has taken part.

Piece by piece, volunteers in Toronto service the carpentry needs of the visit venues. Volunteers worked around the clock to finalise preparations for the Darbar halls and celebration spaces.

Bait-ul Ilm children in BC show their artistic creativity. Over the past few weeks students have been reflecting on what the Golden Jubilee is and what it means to them.

Youth shine during the Jubilee Jamboree performance in BC. Performers from coast to coast practiced their dance routines for weeks and helped to raise the Jamat's spirits.

In the midst of festivities at Richmond Jamatkhana in BC, members of the Jamat take a moment to practice a dance step or two.