GALLERY: Historic agreement establishes global Seat of Ismaili Imamat in Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal, 3 June 2015 - Historic agreement establishes global Seat of Ismaili Imamat in Portugal ...
Signing Ceremony for the agreement between the Republic of Portugal and Ismaili Imamat to establish the Global Seat of the Ismaili Imamat in Portugal (Lisbon, Portugal) ·· incomplete
[This] a uniquely important occasion, where we will have for the first time in our history the opportunity to work with a partner with whom we share so many values, and so many hopes, and so many wishes. theismaili.org In his address, Mawlana Hazar Imam described the event as: a uniquely important occasion, where we will have for the first time ...
VIDEO: Adrienne Clarkson, Closing Remarks - Annual Pluralism Lecture 2015
Former Governor General and Board member Adrienne Clarkson delivered the closing remarks at the Global Centre for Pluralism's fourth Annual Lecture on May 28, 2015 in Toronto. ...
VIDEO: Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, Audience Q&A - Annual Pluralism Lecture 2015
After the Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin delivered the Global Centre for Pluralism's fourth Annual Pluralism Lecture on May 28, 2015 in Toronto, she participated in an audience Q & A session, moderated by Editor-in-Chief of the Globe and Mail, David Walmsley. ...
VIDEO: Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, Dialogue with David Walmsley - Annual Pluralism Lecture 2015
After the Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin delivered the Global Centre for Pluralism's Annual Lecture on May 28, 2015, she participated in a Q & A session, moderated by Editor-in-Chief of the Globe and Mail, David Walmsley. ...
VIDEO: Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin delivers Annual Pluralism Lecture 2015
Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin delivered the Global Centre for Pluralism's fourth Annual Lecture on May 28, 2015 in Toronto. The title of her lecture was "Reconciling Unity and Diversity in the Modern Era: Tolerance and Intolerance." ...
VIDEO: His Highness the Aga Khan, Opening remarks - Annual Pluralism Lecture 2015
Board Chairman His Highness the Aga Khan introduced keynote speaker and Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin at the Global Centre for Pluralism's fourth Annual Lecture on May 28, 2015. ...
VIDEO: John McNee, Opening Remarks - Annual Pluralism Lecture 2015
Secretary General John McNee delivered the opening remarks at the Global Centre for Pluralism's fourth Annual Pluralism Lecture on May 28, 2015. ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Portugal
Portugal -- Lisbon, 2 June 2015 -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Portugal this afternoon to sign a historic agreement between the Imamat and the Republic of Portugal. Upon his arrival Mawlana Hazar Imam was received by Pedro Mota Soares, Minister of Solidarity, Labour and Social Security on behalf of the Government of Portugal. Aitmadi Amirali Bhanji, President of the Ismaili ...
Kataniya impressive winner of Royaumont
Progressive filly records a third consecutive victory at Chantilly. KATANIYA displayed both class and determination on the Prix du Jockey Club undercard on Sunday in a pillar to post victory in the Gr 3 Prix de Royaumont. Sent out in front and in the centre of the track by jockey Christophe Soumillon, KATANIYA was joined by the rest of the field ...
FULL EVENT VIDEO: The Global Centre for Pluralism's Fourth Annual Lecture (Toronto, Canada)
On Thursday, May 28, 2015, at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada, the Global Centre for Pluralism held its fourth annual lecture. This year's lecturer was The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada. In her outstanding lecture, the Chief Justice called for diverse, multicultural societies to choose tolerance over intolerance, while also pointing out that tolerance must have ...
VIDEO: Inauguration of the Aga Khan Park in Toronto : TheIsmaili.org
The Aga Khan Park was inaugurated by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam on 25 May 2015 in Toronto. ...
FULL EVENT VIDEO: Aga Khan Park Opening Ceremony (Toronto, Canada)
On Monday, May 25, 2015, in Toronto, Canada, the Premier of Ontario, Kathleen Wynne, and His Highness the Aga Khan presided over the Opening Ceremony of the Aga Khan Park, adjacent to the Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre. For the tens of thousands Ismailis in North America, and around the world, who were unable to watch the live webcast, it ...
Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin delivers annual pluralism lecture at the Aga Khan Museum
Canada -- Toronto, 28 May 2015 -- The Honourable Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada delivered the Global Centre for Pluralism Annual Lecture. The event took place at the Aga Khan Museum in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam and numerous Canadian dignitaries. Toronto, 28 May 2015 -- "To live harmoniously in a diverse pluralistic society demands great generosity of spirit ...
Video: Speech: Remarks introducing The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada, The Global Centre for Pluralism's Fourth Annual Lecturer (Toronto, Canada)
In her LaFontaine-Baldwin lecture in Toronto, in 2003, the Chief Justice said and I quote, "One problem, more than any other, dominates human history -- the problem of how we deal with those who are different than us." Those words have sharp, continuing relevance as we move further into the 21st century. Whether the challenge involves new waves of migrants moving ...
VIDEO: Completion of Aga Khan Park creates a new place of connection in Toronto
Global -- Toronto, 25 May 2015 -- The Aga Khan Park was inaugurated by the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam. During the ceremony they unveiled a ceremonial plaque to mark the occasion. Encompassing the Ismaili Centre, Toronto and the Aga Khan Museum, the greenspace features a formal chahar-bagh (four part) garden of reflecting ...
VIDEO: Ontario and Ismaili Imamat Agreement Signing Ceremony (Toronto) 25 May 2015
Video and image courtesy Office of the Premier of Ontario and reproduced pursuant to the permission statement here: ...
Photo Essay: Fabulous Photos of the Aga Khan Park and the Inauguration Ceremony
THE PATRON AND BUILDER Please click on photo(s) for enlargement Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th hereditary Imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims directly descended from the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.), is the builder of the Aga Khan Museum, the Ismaili Centre and the newly opened Aga Khan Park that connects the two buildings. Photo: AKDN/Anya Campbell. Copyright. ...
Exclusive Simerg Photo Essay: His Highness the Aga Khan and Premier Kathleen Wynne Inaugurate the Beautiful Aga Khan Park in Toronto
PATRON AND BUILDER Please click on photo(s) for enlargement Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th hereditary Imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims directly descended from the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.), is the builder of the Aga Khan Museum, the Ismaili Centre and the newly opened Aga Khan Park that connects the two buildings. Photo: AKDN/Anya Campbell. Copyright. ______________ THE ...
Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin to deliver annual pluralism lecture
Global -- Toronto, 27 May 2015 -- The Honourable Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada will deliver the Global Centre for Pluralism Annual Lecture tomorrow. Mawlana Hazar Imam will deliver the opening remarks. Watch the live webcast of the event starting at 7:30 PM EDT (Toronto time). Toronto, 27 May 2015 -- The Honourable Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada will ...
Reflections on the Opening of the New Aga Khan Park: "Where Nature Gifts the Outdoors" by Navyn Naran and "Trinity" by Ikhwan Allani
WHERE NATURE GIFTS THE OUTDOORS The Aga Khan Park. Photo: AKDN/Moez Visram. Copyright. BY NAVYN NARAN Its a place for contemplation, for enjoyment, for reflection, In quiet pools with glimmering surfaces, and bubbling of laughter. In the presence of oneself or a group of others, Welcome to the garden. For nightime quiet, For morning awakening, And daytime walks For enjoying the ...
A Welcome Poem for Mawlana Hazar Imam for the Opening of the Aga Khan Park
REFLECTIVE POOLS IN THE GARDEN, WELCOME TO THE PARK By Navyn Naran The park has been busy with many preparations, t'was a sunny bright day and the place was a-buzz, No honey bees in sight, trees, crisp in their posture Readying for the performance, the opening of the park. Excitement and interest, can be seen and be heard At the museum ...
2015 Toronto Doors Open: Over 15,000 Visitors Explore Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre
BY ABDULMALIK MERCHANT It is indeed a pleasure for Simerg to present a collection of photos with interviews that were done at the site of the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre on the occasion of Toronto's 16th Annual Doors Open held during the weekend of May 23-24, 2015. These two new Islamic gems were added to this year's Doors ...
Goodwood Stakes double for Sea The Stars & Dalakhani
Storm The Stars on Classic trail and Ayrad back to winning ways. Gilltown Stud sires enjoyed a Stakes double over the weekend, with STORM THE STARS and AYRAD both lifting Listed prizes at Goodwood. SEA THE STARS' son STORM THE STARS entered in the St Leger picture on Friday thanks to his facile victory in the Cocked Hat Stakes. The improving ...
Historic agreement signed between Province of Ontario and the Ismaili Imamat
Toronto, Canada, 25 May 2015 - His Highness the Aga Khan and Premier Wynne signed an agreement between the Province of Ontario and the Ismaili Imamat that sets a blueprint for cooperation in a number of areas including culture and education. The partnership combines Ontario's excellence in education, green energy, health care and other key areas with the Aga Khan Development ...
Toronto's newest cultural hub, the Aga Khan Park, is opened
Toronto, Canada, 25 May 2015 - Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne today officially inaugurated the Aga Khan Park, a landscaped garden that encompasses the green space between and around the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre. The Park, the Museum and the Centre together form Toronto's newest cultural hub. His Highness the Aga Khan joined Premier Wynne at the opening of ...
Video: Province of Ontario and Ismaili Imamat Agreement of Cooperation Signing Ceremony (Toronto, Canada)
Our history, our interpretation of our faith, is anchored in the intellect and we rejoice in investing in the human intellect. It's part of the ethics of what we believe in and it's part of what we believe distinguishes us, obviously, from the environment in which we live. So the agreement that we have is giving us new opportunities to widen ...
Video: Speech: Aga Khan Park Opening Ceremony (Toronto, Canada)
The Park and its Gardens can serve as a symbol of "connection" in other ways as well. Among them are rich connections across time linking us to the past. The Garden has for many centuries served as a central element in Muslim culture. The Holy Qur'an, itself, portrays the Garden as a central symbol of a spiritual ideal -- a place ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam and Premier Wynne sign historic agreement between Ismaili Imamat and Ontario
Canada -- Toronto, 25 May 2015 -- Mawlana Hazar Imam and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne signed a historic Agreement of Cooperation between the province and the Ismaili Imamat today. The agreement reflects the shared concerns of the Ismaili Imamat and the Government of Ontario for society's most vulnerable populations, and a desire to support the advancement of people and collaborate in ...
VIDEO: WATCH LIVE: Coverage of the Aga Khan Park opening in Toronto
Canada -- The Aga Khan Park will be inaugurated by the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam on Monday, 25 May 2015. The webcast is expected to commence at 3:30 PM Toronto time. The Aga Khan Park will be inaugurated by the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario in the presence of Mawlana Hazar ...
Ismailis through History: From Persecuted Minority to Pluralist Community
Often persecuted and oppressed, the faith of my ancestors was never destroyed; at times it flourished as in the epoch of the Fatimite Khalifs, at times it was obscure and little understood. Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III In 1975, the late Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan (uncle of Imam Shah Karim al-Husayni Aga Khan IV) urged the Ismaili Muslims of ...
Aga Khan Park is for now and forever, says architect
Canada -- When Vladimir Djurovic received the commission to design the Aga Khan Park in Toronto, he travelled to gardens in different parts of the Muslim world. In an interview he gave to TheIsmaili.org, the landscape architect describes the essence of this new greenspace, which will be formally inaugurated on Monday. "He asked me to go on a big, almost worldwide ...
The Aga Khan Park: Tranquil, Contemplative Space, and a Place to be Enjoyed by All to be Inaugurated on Monday, May 25, 2015
PHOTOS CAPTURE THE 5 YEAR EVOLUTION OF THE SITE April 2010: Preparation A photo from April 2010 of the site of the Aga Khan Museum, the Ismaili Centre and their Park as the trees were being removed to make room for the construction. "No need to worry...the trees will be replaced," wrote Jim Bowie for a photo essay for Simerg. Photo: ...
