Construction Update: Aga Khan Garden Alberta

Source: Edmonton Journal, by Juris Graney

Construction of a multimillion-dollar, Islamic-inspired garden at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden has officially reached the halfway point. Reporter Juris Graney toured the site Wednesday to get a feel for the project that’s being funded by a $25-million donation from the Aga Khan, the hereditary imam or spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.

Read more – Dated: July 12, 2017

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