
OTTAWA, Dec. 5, His Highness the Aga Khan and The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, will officially inaugurate the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, December 6, 2008
The Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, situated at 199 Sussex Drive on Ottawa’s ceremonial route, has been established by the Aga Khan, 49th hereditary Imam, or spiritual leader, of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
A secular facility, the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat will be a permanent presence in the Capital, reflecting the long standing relationship with Canada and playing a representational role for the activities of the Imamat (office of the Imam) including its worldwide network of development agencies which constitute the AKDN. The building has been designed by internationally celebrated Japanese architect Mr. Fumihiko Maki.
During the ceremony to be held in the glass-domed atrium, guests will hear of the significance to Canada and Canadians of the establishment of this institution and will witness the unveiling of a plaque to officially inaugurate the new landmark building.
Please visit http://www.akdn.org as well as http://www.akfc.ca for information on the Aga Khan Development Network and Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
All Ismaili all across the world are most Happy and Join in the Joyous Occasion of Opening of Delegation Of Ismaili Imamat Building.
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Is there a website for the delegation regarding a calendar of events for the Delegation and contact information?
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This is absolutely stunning. It is a unique building carrying wealth of passion to understand openness and generosity within Islam which strongly link faith and intellect.
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