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April 30, 2012

Simerg’s Third Anniversary and the Blog’s Popular Pieces (2/2) – by Malik Merchant, Editor

A few days ago we listed twelve pieces that have been very popular with the readers since this blog was launched three years ago. We now present twelve more popular readings. In addition, we are also providing links to three … Continue reading →

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April 25, 2012

Communities of faith in Portugal share a breakfast in celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week – The Ismaili News story

Ismaili Council for Portugal President Amirali Bhanji and AKDN Resident Representative Nazim Ahmad with Ismaili students and volunteers at the World Interfaith Harmony event. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Council for Portugal Spread across the breakfast table were the … Continue reading →

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April 11, 2012

Mosque growth study good news for Americans – by Reverend Chloe Breyer

* The Reverend Chloe Breyer is the Executive Director at the Interfaith Center of New York and Associate Priest at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in West Harlem, New York. This article was written for the Common Ground News Service (CGNews). … Continue reading →

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April 11, 2012

Religious freedom has ‘trickle down effect’ on rights: Tory MP – By Taline Bedrossian at Embassy Canada

Religious freedom has ‘trickle down effect’ on rights: Tory MP Ambassador to head feds’ new religious freedom office. ***** Societies that protect religious freedom are more likely to protect other fundamental freedoms, says a high-ranking Conservative MP. “I believe that … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2012

Video: Aung San Suu Kyi gave a victory speech outside her National League for Democracy headquarters – VOA com news

Burma’s democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi gave a victory speech outside her National League for Democracy headquarters in Rangoon Monday after the NLD announced she won her bid for parliament in Sunday’s by-elections. Source: VOAvideo ->>>>><<<<<-

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April 3, 2012

The Diversity of Mosque Architectures -The Institute of Ismaili Studies Article /photos

The mosque, an emblematic building in Islam, while theoretically requiring nothing more than marking the direction of prayer, has developed a number of distinctive architectural forms. Local building traditions and differing social and cultural contexts have influenced the diversity … Continue reading →

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March 27, 2012

Women Leading Change – Perspectives from Canada and the World – Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) event news

On February 29th, the Coady International Institute and Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) celebrated the leadership of women worldwide, hosting a forum titled Women Leading Change – Perspectives from Canada and the World. The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister for … Continue reading →

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March 22, 2012

Book to released on August 21, 2012: “The Children of Time, The Aga Khan and the Ismailis” by Amazon

Book Description Publication Date: August 21, 2012 | ISBN-10: 1845117220 | ISBN-13: 978-1845117221 From highland peasant farmers in Central Asia to Canadian industrialists, South Asian businessmen and Europe-based scholars, the Nizari Ismailis are one of the Muslim world’s … Continue reading →

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March 19, 2012

Ismaili Tariqah Board organizes Seerat Conference in Islamabad – Pamir Times Net News

Our Correspondent Islamabad, March 18: The Shia Imami Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Board (ITREB) organized a Seerat Conference in the federal capital. Theme of the Seerat Conference was “Status and Role of Women in the Society in the light of … Continue reading →

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March 13, 2012

RAYS OF LIGHT to arrive at the Ismaili Centre, Dubai later this month – The Ismaili News

A family takes in the RAYS OF LIGHT exhibition, which will be at the Ismaili Centre, Dubai between 30 March – 7 April 2012. Photo: Courtesy of RAYS OF LIGHT RAYS OF LIGHT: Glimpses into the Ismaili Imamat will … Continue reading →

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- “One plant for me and one for my country” — Ismailis in Kabul mark Navroz with a tree planting
- Nutrition Centre: Cooking is easy, quick and healthy when you do it with Aunty-ji!
  The latest edition of the popular Cooking with Aunty-ji took place at NSF2012, the UK Ismaili National Sports Festival held in April. The event created greater awareness among younger and older members of the community about the importance of good nutrition.
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- Roza Otunbayeva – former President of the Kyrgyz Republic – Visits Canada to Deliver an Inaugural Pluralism Lecture at Global Centre for Pluralism
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- His Highness the Aga Khan is giving introductory speech at Global Centre for Pluralism’s inaugural lecture
  H.H. Aga Khan is giving introductory speech at GCP inaugural lecture. http://t.co/lfZM8AeY— KG Embassy in USA (@kgembassy) May 28, 2012 Aga Khan: Roza Otunbayeva guided her country through difficult democratic path. Otunbayva was first KG amassador to Canada— Muktar Djumaliev (@MuktarDjumaliev) May 28, 2012 R.Otunbayeva: we are now opening new st […]
The Ismaili Centres around the world

The Ismaili Centre, London. Photo: Crispin Boyle
The Ismaili Centre in London is a religious, social and cultural meeting place for the Ismaili Muslim community in the United Kingdom. Opened in 1985, the Centre is the first religious and cultural centre to be specially designed and built for the Ismaili community in the West. Located in South Kensington, the Ismaili Centre occupies a prominent island site on Cromwell Road, facing the Victoria and Albert Museum on one of the major thoroughfares leading out of London.
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The Ismaili Centre, Burnaby. Photo: Garry Otte
The Ismaili Centre in Burnaby, a tree-lined suburb of Greater Vancouver, is the first such centre to be purpose-built by the Ismaili Muslim community in Canada. Access to the building is gained through a courtyard garden, which is enhanced by fountains, trees and flowers. Inside, a prayer hall provides facilities for communal services and quiet contemplation. The facility also includes a social hall, administrative offices, council chamber and classrooms for religious instruction.
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The Ismaili Centre, Lisbon. Photo: Gary Otte
The Ismaili Centre in Lisbon established, for the first time in continental Europe, a permanent place where spaces for gathering for Ismaili Muslims complemented premises for an international network of social, cultural and economic development institutions serving people of all faiths, backgrounds and origins. Access to the Ismaili Centre is through a landscaped park that surrounds buildings interspersed with courtyards and open patios. The complex combines multipurpose halls, open and enclosed areas for social functions, exhibitions and cultural presentations with offices and spaces for more contemplative gatherings of members of the Ismaili community.
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The Ismaili Centre Dubai. Photo: Gary Otte
The Ismaili Centre, Dubai is a complex of creative spaces for contemplative, cultural, educational and recreational purposes, designed to encourage understanding and the sharing of wisdom from many perspectives. Built on land that was donated by the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the Centre was opened on 26 March 2008 as part of the commemoration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Golden Jubilee. Regional and cosmopolitan in its conception, the Ismaili Centre, Dubai draws on spiritual and intellectual roots that give it contemporary resonance. Its courtyards, gardens and watercourses, set amidst interlinking interiors, propose a harmony of tradition and timelessness.
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The Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe. Photo: Gary Otte
Opened in 2009, the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe is the first such Centre in Central Asia — a region that has been home to Ismaili Muslims for more than a thousand years. It stands as both a reminder of great history and accomplishment, and a call on the peoples of the region to reflect on that inheritance as they shape the world of tomorrow. Inspired by some of the region’s most distinctive monuments, the architecture of the Ismaili Centre blends many craft and artisanal traditions of Central Asia. It is designed to facilitate cultural and intellectual exchange, and to re-invigorate the spirit of enquiry characterised by scholars whose contributions over the centuries were encouraged by the Ismaili Muslim community under the patronage of its leadership.

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