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  • Texas Secretary of State, Rolando Pablos, his assistant, and Jamati leaders are overlooking the gallery by the classrooms during the tour of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto.
    Samina Hooda | 07 February 2018 | USA

    Texas Secretary of State visits the Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre, Toronto

    Texas Secretary of State, Rolando Pablos, his assistant, and Jamati leaders are overlooking the gallery by the classrooms during the tour of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Aly Manji
  • Sharing a light moment during the tour of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto
    Samina Hooda | 07 February 2018 | USA

    Texas Secretary of State visits the Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre, Toronto

    Sharing a light moment during the tour of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto Aly Manji
  • R-L ​: ​​Anthony Giuliani ​and ​Corey Rose​ from the Texas Sec. of State's Office, Samina Hooda, President Nizar Didarali​, Texas Sec. of State Rolando Pablos, V​P Karima Karmali​, Council for Canada, Amir Ali Rupani, Arman Rupani, Nimet Ahmed.
    Samina Hooda | 07 February 2018 | USA

    Texas Secretary of State visits the Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre, Toronto

    R-L ​: ​​Anthony Giuliani ​and ​Corey Rose​ from the Texas Sec. of State's Office, Samina Hooda, President Nizar Didarali​, Texas Sec. of State Rolando Pablos, V​P Karima Karmali​, Council for Canada, Amir Ali Rupani, Arman Rupani, Nimet Ahmed. Aly Manji
  • Henry Kim, Director of the Aga Khan Museum, receiving Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos as President Nizar Didarali introduces them.
    Samina Hooda | 07 February 2018 | USA

    Texas Secretary of State visits the Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre, Toronto

    Henry Kim, Director of the Aga Khan Museum, receiving Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos as President Nizar Didarali introduces them. Aly Manji
  • Henry Kim, Director & CEO of the Aga Khan Museum, discussing the Mawlana Hazar Imam’s vision for the Museum with Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos along with President Nizar Didarali and Samina Hooda.
    Samina Hooda | 07 February 2018 | USA

    Texas Secretary of State visits the Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre, Toronto

    Henry Kim, Director & CEO of the Aga Khan Museum, discussing the Mawlana Hazar Imam’s vision for the Museum with Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos along with President Nizar Didarali and Samina Hooda. Aly Manji
  • Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos learning about the how the marble mosaic fountain from Egypt was ingeniously designed to cool the environment during hot days.
    Samina Hooda | 07 February 2018 | USA

    Texas Secretary of State visits the Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre, Toronto

    Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos learning about the how the marble mosaic fountain from Egypt was ingeniously designed to cool the environment during hot days. Aly Manji
  • Texas Secretary Rolando Pablos and President Nizar Didarali learning about the Pharmacy Jars (Albarelli) from 15th-century Syria.
    Samina Hooda | 07 February 2018 | USA

    Texas Secretary of State visits the Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre, Toronto

    Texas Secretary Rolando Pablos and President Nizar Didarali learning about the Pharmacy Jars (Albarelli) from 15th-century Syria. Aly Manji
  • Texas Secretary of State Pablos took a keen interest in every artefact and detail of the Aga Khan Museum.
    Samina Hooda | 07 February 2018 | USA

    Texas Secretary of State visits the Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre, Toronto

    Texas Secretary of State Pablos took a keen interest in every artefact and detail of the Aga Khan Museum. Aly Manji

Rolando Pablos, Texas Secretary of State, along with members of his staff, visited the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre, Toronto.

Rolando Pablos, Texas Secretary of State, along with members of his staff, visited the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. He was received by Vice-President Karima Karmali from the Ismaili Council for Canada and President Nizar Didarali and Samina Hooda from the Council for Central USA.

The January 24, 2018 visit was an outcome of Secretary Pablos’s previous visits to the Jamatkhanas in Plano and Houston as well as his experience at the Rays of Light exhibition in Houston and Austin. These encounters allowed him to view, understand and appreciate the work of Mawlana Hazar Imam and the service efforts of the Ismaili community in Texas.

As he took the tour of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, Secretary Pablos took a keen interest in the design elements and programming that takes place in the Centre. He was particularly impressed with the circular prayer hall and the play of light through its glass roof. 

“I feel a different kind of peace in this Ismaili Centre, similar to what I felt when I visited the centers Houston and Plano,” stated Secretary Pablos.

At the Aga Khan Museum, Secretary Pablos was received by the Museum director, Henry Kim, who provided interesting details about the architecture of the museum and its mission. Secretary Pablos acknowledged the rigorous work required to run a successful museum: “I have worked for a museum so I know how much work it is to sustain a museum and its resources.” Secretary Pablos' visit concluded with the gallery tours and a dinner at Diwan restaurant where he expressed his deep admiration for the work of Hazar Imam. President Nizar Didarali extended his gratitude to Secretary Pablos for his visit and for his invaluable friendship and regard for the Ismaili community.

More about the Secretary of State for the State of Texas

The Secretary of State is one of six state officials named by the Texas Constitution to form the Executive Department of the State. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with confirmation by the Senate. The Secretary serves as Chief Election Officer for Texas, assisting county election officials and ensuring the uniform application and interpretation of election laws throughout Texas. The Office of the Secretary of State also provides a repository for official and business and commercial records required to be filed with the Office. The Secretary publishes government rules and regulations and commissions notaries public. The Secretary also serves as keeper of the state seal and attestor to the Governor's signature on official documents.