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#IsmailiStampede: keeping the Community Spirit Alive

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  • Posted on July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

From the 4 a.m. start of the prepping of the Chai tea and Bharazi to…

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Ameer M. Keshavjee: Highest Canadian Award given to Volunteer touching more than 40000 hearts @nenshi @AKFCanada @IsmailiCivic @GGJuliePayette

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  • Posted on November 8, 2019

Photos and story by Richard Harding – Lawyer–Mediator, Calgary, Alberta. Whether he meets students in…

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  • Canada

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi: My Aspiration for Canada

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  • Posted on September 23, 2019September 23, 2019

“My aspiration for this place is that we don’t lose this remarkable thing that we…

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Bharazi, Pancakes and Eggs, oh my! CBC Calgary News Coverage of 23rd Annual Ismaili Muslim Stampede Breakfast

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  • Posted on July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

CBC News (Calgary) From the 4 a.m. start of the prepping of the Chai tea and Bharazi…

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  • Canada

23rd Annual Ismaili Stampede Pancake Breakfast- Calgary

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  • Posted on July 8, 2019July 8, 2019

July 6, 2019, Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Ismaili Muslim community of Calgary hosted their 23rd Annual…

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The Ismaili Muslim Community 23rd Annual Stampede Breakfast 2019- Calgary, Canada

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  • Posted on June 23, 2019June 23, 2019

Ismaili Muslim Community of Calgary to host this year’s (2019) annual stampede breakfast at Ismaili…

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  • Canada

Dr. Aleem Bharwani: University of Calgary’s Alumni Distinction Award Celebration! 

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  • Posted on June 21, 2019June 20, 2019

The Cumming School of Medicine member Dr. Aleem Bharwani was honoured for his outstanding contributions…

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  • Canada

Shaffina Mohamed: Navigating Gardens of Connection @TEDxCalgary 2018

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  • Posted on April 11, 2019April 11, 2019

In today’s world of polarizing ideologies, the need to understand each other is critical. Gardens…

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  • Canada

Dr. Aleem Bharwani: Winner of Lynn McIntyre Outstanding Service Award 2018

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  • Posted on March 25, 2019March 25, 2019

The Lynn McIntyre Outstanding Service Award 2018 goes to Dr. Aleem Bharwani for significant contributions…

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  • Canada

TEDx Calgary- Navigators 2018

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  • Posted on October 19, 2018

Navigators are those special people who are pursuing the next wave of opportunity in technology, science,…

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Sharaz Khan wins Outstanding Teacher Award | University of Calgary
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Sharaz Khan wins Outstanding Teacher Award | University of Calgary

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  • Posted on July 31, 2015July 30, 2015

Commerce Undergraduate Society recognizes teaching excellence in business technologies instructor July 29, 2015 For his…

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  • Canada

CBC Radio’s Vinyl Cafe: Canada, Calgary & the Ismailis: Canada’s favorite person – Mayor Naheed Nenshi and the ever popular Ismaili community’s 2014 Stampede “Break-the-fast”

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  • Posted on April 20, 2015December 2, 2016

On March 2, 2015 in front of a packed audience of 2,500 at Calgary’s Jack…

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Ask me about my research - Zaheed Damani: MD/PhD Leaders in Medicine
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Ask me about my research – Zaheed Damani: MD/PhD Leaders in Medicine

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  • Posted on December 25, 2014December 26, 2014

Meet just a few of the incredible young researchers striving to create the future of…

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Anisha Mawji: Music undergrad leaves no notes unplayed
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Anisha Mawji: Music undergrad leaves no notes unplayed

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  • Posted on November 13, 2014November 14, 2014

Capstone course and volunteer experiences enrich Anisha Mawji’s education By Casey Blais for ucalgary.ca Being…

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Rosmin Bhanji receives University of Calgary WRC Distinguished Alumna Award
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Rosmin Bhanji receives University of Calgary WRC Distinguished Alumna Award

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  • Posted on October 21, 2014October 23, 2014

ROSMIN BHANJI was born in East Africa and moved to Canada at the age of…

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Khalil Rawji explores new ways to repair nerve damage | University of Calgary
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Khalil Rawji explores new ways to repair nerve damage | University of Calgary

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  • Posted on October 9, 2014October 10, 2014

As one of 11 students at the university who were recently honoured with Vanier Canada…

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  • Canada

Calgary Canada: Engaging our Youth

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  • Posted on February 8, 2009February 13, 2009

From Almoonir Dewji’s blog The next meeting of the IFNC for this year will be…

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  • Canada

Ismaili Jamatkhana hosts the InterFaith Network of Calgary

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  • Posted on January 21, 2009March 29, 2015

On January 18, 2009 the Ismaili Muslim Community hosted the Interfaith Network of Calgary at…

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  • Canada

Next meeting of Interfaith Network of Calgary will be held at Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre

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  • Posted on January 14, 2009March 29, 2015

The next meeting of the IFNC for this year will be hosted by Calgary’s Ismaili…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Front Page Of Today’s Calgary Herald

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  • Posted on November 25, 2008

Calgary, Canada – Tuesday November 25, 2008

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  • Aga Khan IV

Calgary Herald: Spiritual leader brings out followers’ emotions

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  • Posted on November 24, 2008November 24, 2008

“The Ismaili community is a very strong component of the fabric of Calgary. It’s incredible…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Calgary Herald: Thousands expected for Aga Khan’s visit in Calgary

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  • Posted on November 23, 2008November 23, 2008

Graeme Morton , Canwest News Service Published: Saturday, November 22, 2008 Aga Khan’s visit excites…

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  • Canada

Catholic Students Visit Calgary Ismaili Jamatkhana

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  • Posted on November 20, 2008March 29, 2015

From Almoonir Dewji’s blog: http://almoonir.blogspot.com/2008/11/catholic-students-visit-calgary-ismaili.html Over the past two days I had the honour to…

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  • Canada

YMCA Calgary Peace Award Nominees

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  • Posted on November 19, 2008November 19, 2008

Natasha Somani …for her work with the Interfaith Youth Council. Ms. Parinbanu Esmail …for raising…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Calgary, 1978

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  • Posted on November 18, 2008November 20, 2008

Attached two pictures of Calgary Nov. 1978 arrival. Hazar Imam’s first words “it’s cold” (-17c)…

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