The Ismaili Centre[s] … will be a place of congregation, of order, of peace, of prayer, of hope, of humility, and of brotherhood. From it should come forth those thoughts, those sentiments, those attitudes, which bind men together and which unite. It has been conceived and will exist in a mood of friendship, courtesy, and harmony.
His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, Ismaili Centre, Burnaby Foundation Stone Ceremony, Canada July 26, 1985
These Centres serve to reflect, illustrate and represent the Community’s intellectual and spiritual understanding of Islam, its social conscience, its organisation, its forward outlook and its positive attitude towards the societies in which it lives..
His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, Ismaili Centre, Dushambe Foundation Stone Ceremony, Tajikistan August 30, 2003
Ismaili Centre London, United Kingdom: Foundation Stone (1979-09-06) & Inauguration (1985-04-24)
1985-04-24: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher officially opens the Ismaili Centre, London (Image: The Ismaili.org/Nick Hewer).
Ismaili Centre Burnaby, Canada: Foundation Stone (1982-07-26) & Inauguration (1985-08-23)
1985-08-23: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV shaking hands with Prime Minister Brian Mulroney following the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the opening of the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby (Image: The Ismaili.org/Gary Otte).
Ismaili Centre Lisbon, Portugal: Foundation Stone (1996-12-18) & Inauguration (1998-07-11)
1998-07-11: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV applauding with President Sampaio applaud following the unveiling of the commemorative plaque commemorating the opening of the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon (Image: The Ismaili.org/Gary Otte).
Ismaili Centre Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Foundation Stone (2003-12-13) & Inauguration (2008-03-26)
2008-03-26: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV is joined by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (left) and His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan for the unveilling of the ceremonial plaque marking the opening of the Ismaili Centre, Dubai. Lisbon (Image: The Ismaili.org/Aziz Islamshah).
Ismaili Center Dushanbe, Tajikistan: Foundation Stone (2003-08-30) & Inauguration (2009-10-12)
2009-10-12: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and President Rahmon share a joyful moment, following the unveiling of the plaque marking the inauguration of the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe. (Image: The Ismaili.org/Gary Otte).
Ismaili Center Toronto, Canada: Foundation Stone (2003-08-30) & Inauguration (2014-09-TBD)
2010-05-28: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and Prime Minister Stephen Harper applaud after unveiling the plaque commemorating the Foundation of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park. (Image: The Ismaili.org/Moez Visram).
The Ismaili Centre[s] … will be a place of congregation, of order, of peace, of prayer, of hope, of humility, and of brotherhood. From it should come forth those thoughts, those sentiments, those attitudes, which bind men together and which unite. It has been conceived and will exist in a mood of friendship, courtesy, and harmony.
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