Alberta
Just outside of Edmonton, the striking Diwan Pavilion of the Aga Khan Garden is a feat of Islamic architecture. 2023-06-26
Posted June 26th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe sweeping $5.5-million structure stands out, even in a garden modelled after paradise
The view from the Diwan Pavilion seems more suited to Utopia than Alberta. In a nearby courtyard, a sloping fountain pumps water through 12 stone water features flanked by wildflowers—its ultimate destination a placid pond surrounded by lush fruit trees. The setting is the 4.8-hectare Aga Khan Garden in the University of Alberta’s Botanic Garden. The pavilion presides over its easternmost edge.
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Princess Zahra visited the Aga Khan Garden in Edmonton for the Diwan Opening 2022-09-28
Premier Jason Kenney of Alberta welcomes Princess Zahra Aga Khan to Alberta. Princess Zahra opened the Diwan Complex at the Aga Khan Garden in Edmonton
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Salma Lakhani appointed Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, first Muslim in Canada to hold post 2020-07-01
Posted July 2nd, 2020 by librarian-hdCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Salma Lakjani was devoted to supporting people in her community, from new immigrants and young people, to women and families.
A community advocate and businessperson Salma Lakhani made history on Wednesday upon her appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of the province of Alberta, the first-ever Muslim with roots in the Indian subcontinent to occupy the post in Canada.
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His Highness the Aga Khan receives UCalgary honorary degree at special ceremony 2018-10-17
Posted October 20th, 2018 by librarian-hdHis Highness the Aga Khan now has a new connection to the University of Calgary.
In a special ceremony on campus Wednesday, Chancellor Deborah Yedlin conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws — UCalgary’s highest academic honour — on the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community.
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Premier Redford and Aga Khan sign co-operation agreement 2012-10-24
Posted October 25th, 2012 by librarian-hdOn a day Premier Alison Redford said “she would remember for the rest of (her) life, the premier and His Highness the Aga Khan signed an agreement of co-operation Wednesday at Government House.
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