Content Tagged with Ismaili Centres

Speech by the Honourable Henry Bell-Irving, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, at the Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby on Monday, 26 July 1982.

Presidents Mohamed Manji and Samira Alibhai, of the Ismaili Councils for Canada and British Columbia, present a gift — the Bismillah Raven by Sherazad Jamal — to the Governor General. The gift represents a multiplicity of expressions and the c

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.

Speech by His Excellency Jorge Sampaio, the President of the Portuguese Republic, at the Opening Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon on Saturday, 11 July 1998.

Speech by His Excellency Jorge Sampaio, the President of the Portuguese Republic, at the Opening Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon on Saturday, 11 July 1998.

Speech made by The Right Honourable Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, at the Opening of the Ismaili Centre, London, 24 April 1985.

Speech made by The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Prime Minister of Canada, at the Opening of the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby, 23 August 1985.

Some of the Aga Khan Scouts at the Imamat Day Reception gather for a photograph.

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.

A sample Nutrition Facts label used in the United States.

Labels on the foods that we purchase today include measurements of calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, and fibre, among other nutrients. But what do the numbers actually mean?

The audience applauds members of the FOCUS Search and Rescue Team, who presented at an event celebrating the 15th anniversary of the organisation.

In May, Focus Humanitarian Assistance celebrated its 15th anniversary with An Evening with Focus, held at the Ismaili Centre, London. The event created awareness of the integral role that FOCUS and its volunteers play in communities around the world.

Abyd Karmali, Managing Director and Global Head of Carbon Markets at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, speaking at the Ismaili Centre, London.

Twelve years ago, Abyd Karmali witnessed the negotiation of the Kyoto Protocol to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. Drawing on his experience, he discusses the crucial importance of the upcoming meeting in Copenhagen in addressing the current reality of the climate change crisis.

Health professionals gathered at the Ismaili Centre, London for the launch of a new website that emphasises the value of preserving traditional dishes. The Ismaili Nutrition Centre will help families factor health and nutrition into the preparation of their daily meals.

When you are cooking, watching the amounts of fat, salt and sugar you add are essential to achieving a balanced diet. By making small changes to your cooking methods, you could be making big changes to your overall habits.

So, you like to cook and you’d like to try out one of the mouth-watering recipes in the Nutrition Centre. Well, that’s great – and it would be even better if you take a little time to think about how that recipe will fit in with your healthy lifestyle goals.