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PM Trudeau to attend dinner for Aga Khan in Ottawa 2018-05-1
Posted May 1st, 2018 by librarian-hdOTTAWA – The Aga Khan is in Ottawa this week and is expected to share a meal with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his visit.
The Aga Khan is in town over the next four days to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee, according to Global Affairs Canada. On Wednesday, the Aga Khan will attend a dinner at the Governor General’s residence, Rideau Hall, and Trudeau will be in attendance, the Prime Minister's Office has confirmed.
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Jean Chrétien: Why the world celebrates the Aga Khan 2018-05-01
Posted May 1st, 2018 by librarian-hdHis Highness the Aga Khan is visiting Canada this month as part of an international celebration of his 60th, or “Diamond Jubilee,” anniversary as spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims. I’ll be delighted to join past and present Canadian leaders of all political stripes in celebrations of his remarkable six decades of leadership.
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The Aga Khan's work for world peace has been extraordinary over six decades. (Dave Abel/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network)
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Aga Khan to visit Calgary in May 2018-04-23
Posted April 23rd, 2018 by librarian-hdMembers of Calgary’s Ismaili Muslim community are preparing for a visit from the Aga Khan next month.
The spiritual leader will be in Calgary from May 9 to 11 as part of a visit to Canada to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee anniversary.
The Aga Khan will visit Ottawa from May 1 to 4, including attending a dinner at Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General, and will also visit Vancouver as part of the trip.
Volunteer Tasneem Rahim said the visit to Alberta is “a very significant occasion for Canada and the community.”
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His Highness the Aga Khan to visit Canada to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee
Posted April 22nd, 2018 by librarian-hdCanada congratulates His Highness the Aga Khan, on his Diamond Jubilee. The Aga Khan will visit Canada to celebrate this anniversary.
While in Ottawa from May 1 to 4, 2018, His Highness will attend a dinner at Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General. The Aga Khan will then continue his visit to Canada, travelling to other parts of the country, including Vancouver and Calgary.
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His Highness the Aga Khan signing the funding for the Global Centre for Pluralism in the presence of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Hon. Bev Oda
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Aga Khan museum holds rare Fatimids exhibition 2018-03-15
Posted March 16th, 2018 by librarian-hdThe first of its kind exhibition has been opened at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada.
The exhibition is about the Fatimids, an Ismaili Shia Islamic caliphate descended from Prophet Muhammad’s daughter Fatima.
The display, which runs until July 2, consists of luminous ceramics, intricate carvings shaped from rock crystals, and artefacts decorated with Kufic calligraphy and embellished with vines and leaves.
It is intended to showcase the life, times and the cultural expressions of the Fatimids.
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The year diversity defined our strength
Posted December 29th, 2017 by librarian-hdOur city worked hard in 2017 to promote inclusion and insure diversity played a role, not just in our quality of life, but in our global standing, our reputation and our economic growth, writes Mayor John Tory.
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Statement by the Prime Minister on the birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan
Posted December 13th, 2017 by librarian-hdOTTAWA, Dec. 13, 2017 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement marking the birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan:
"Today, we celebrate the birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims – a community that includes tens of thousands in Canada and millions around the world.
"The Aga Khan is a global humanitarian leader dedicated to the promotion of pluralism and peace. He is an inspiration to millions, including myself.
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H.H. The Aga Khan recipient of the 2013 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Gold Medal 2013-11-27
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H.H. The Aga Khan welcomed to Canada by H.E. Michelle Jean, Governor-General 2008-11-18
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H.H. The Aga Khan presenting the Global Pluralism Award to Leyner Palacios Asprilla of Colombia, 2017-11-15
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His Highness the Aga Khan to visit Canada in November 2017-11-15
Posted November 15th, 2017 by librarian-hdHis Highness the Aga Khan will visit Canada in November 2017 from November 15 to 20.
On November 15th he will present the Global Centre for Pluralism's Annual Award in Ottawa to 3 winners from Colombia, kenya and Australia
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Hazar Imam grants Holy Deedar to Eastern Canadian Murids on November 17 to 20 2017 in Toronto
Posted October 28th, 2017 by librarian-hdANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ISMAILI LEADERS INTERNATIONAL FORUM (as read out in Jamat Khanas on November 27th 2017)
Our Beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam has authorized the Ismaili Leaders' International Forum (LIF) formally to inform the Jamat that he will visit Canada in November this year.
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Prince Amyn attends Adrienne Clarkson Award in Toronto at Koerner Hall 2017-09-27
Prince Amyn Muhammad was guest of honour at this year's Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship. He is seen in this picture with Dr. John Raulston Saul
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Prince Amyn attends Adrienne Clarkson Award in Toronto at Koerner Hall 2017-09-27
Posted September 28th, 2017 by librarian-hdPrince Amyn Muhammad Aga Khan was guest of honour at the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship in Toronto, Canada at Koerner Hall. Poet Weiwei of China was the recipient of the award this year. In 2016 Hazar Imam accepted the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship
Prince Amyn waved and replied "Ya Ali Madad" as he departed at 9:30 PM
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