“The beauty of writing is the tongue of the hand and the elegance of thought.” –Ali ibn Abi Talib
This year, the Ismaili Girl Scouts, who are the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims and belong to the Shia branch of Islam, will be hosting the festive multicultural event. With nearly 100 registered members, the Ismaili Girl Scouts range in age from 5 to 18.
Geometry is an important element common in Islamic landscapes. The geometric structure of this garden acts as a framework for the local wetlands and honours the ridges of sand dunes that were once an ancient glacial lake.
Professor Shafique Virani argues on CBC’s The National that education is critical to halting Islamophobia.
“On the 150th anniversary of Canada, it is appropriate that we are creating together a Mughal-style garden, which echoes the great contributions that Muslims have made to world heritage,” said Mawlana Hazar Imam in a written statement.
The Aga Khan Garden, Alberta was made possible by a contribution by His Highness the Aga Khan. The gift arises from the long-standing relationship between the University of Alberta and the Aga Khan.
Speaking during the launching event, Aga Khan Health Service, East Africa, Regional Chief Executive Officer, Sulaiman Shahabuddin said their goal is to invest in the health sector at various areas in a bid to support the government in improving the health service sector in Tanzania and build a nation of healthy people.
Jenny Gulamani-Abdulla, Founder of Gulamani-Abdulla & Co., Immigration Consulting, has been appointed to the Advisory Executive Council of Women Economic Forum (WEF).
His Highness the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims around the world, has gifted the University of Alberta with a new garden for research and learning.
Expertise and experience of the AKUH team would provide invaluable, effective upgrades at the KMC hospitals.
North America’s largest — and possibly the world’s coldest — Islamic-inspired garden is to be built in Alberta, a $25 million gift from the Aga Khan that is expected to attract up to 160,000 visitors a year.
This Ginan is about what will happen to the souls when they depart from this world highlighting the nature of accountability and the provisions that one needs to take along with him/her to enjoy the felicity of the hereafter.
Ismaili brother & sister from the Hakim Ally family, the famous family who have produced great multi-generational photographers and are now based in Pakistan, UAE & the USA.
Close by, Al-Azhar Park offers a desperately needed oasis of greenery. Funded by the Aga Khan Foundation for Culture, this park with its beautifully kept gardens full of surprisingly beautiful sculptures…
“Yes, it’s a museum of Islamic art, Iranian art and Muslim culture but it’s also a great spot to take young kids to as well.”
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