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Aga Khan starts his first official visit to Calgary

The visit by His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V reflects a long-standing partnership between Canada and the Ismaili Imamat

Author of the article:By Postmedia Calgary
Published Jul 23, 2026


Aga Khan in Calgary
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Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Calgary

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Mowla has arrived in Calgary with his sons Prince Irfan and Prince Sinan! Mubarakis to all

Setting up the Aga Khan's visit to Calgary

Aired: July 23, 2026
Calgary's Ismaili Muslim community is preparing for a visit from the Aga Khan tomorrow, and we spoke with an event volunteer who will be there to take everything in.

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Women wear hijabs as they walk in the Old Port in Montréal in August 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Québec’s Bill 9 ...

As we prepare for Didar, Sadru and Badru are here to remind us of the spirit of respect we can all help uphold during Didar.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/p30KXGUEwwM

Canada has so much more to offer the world
Part­ner­ship with Ismaili Imamat is a solid example , Eliza­beth Can­non writes.
Edmonton Journal

Eliza­beth Can­non is pres­id­ent emer­ita, Uni­versity of Cal­gary, and a trustee of the Aga Khan Uni­versity.
23 Jul 2026

We live in tur­bu­lent times ...

Today I was at the coffee shop having a cup of coffee when I noticed a guy drinking his coffee from the saucer. I got chatting to him and he said that he is from Argentina. I then asked him why he was drinking he's coffee from the saucer. He replied "Spain took the cup"

Quote of the day by Sadhguru: “With age, your physical agility may go down. Your Aliveness need not go down.”; What the yogi and mystic advises on staying ‘young’ from within despite old age - The Times of India

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Aga Khan V visit

5 min audio
Aired: July 21, 2026
Zahra Premji is a member of the local Ismaili community.

Listen: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1- ... ouver-week

Senior Living Facility in Distress as Immigrant Caregivers Are Forced Out

Retirement communities already grappling with labor shortages are being forced to terminate caregivers at a time when more Americans are living longer.

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Bibi Fatima Tasbih 2025 — Soulful Salawat & Tasbih Chandraat for Spiritual Reflection

Explore the serene essence of the Bibi Fatima Tasbih in this calming presentation. Discover how this Islamic worship practice, enhanced with gentle meditation music, can bring prayer and spiritual peace to your ...

George Town's restored waterfront wins UNESCO heritage award

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Somali proverb of the day: 'If you can’t resolve your problems in peace, you can’t...' - this inspiring saying teaches life lessons on conflict resolution, cooperation, dialogue and why war is harder to end without peace

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New Aga Khan making first official visit to Vancouver

There are approximately 20,000 Ismaili community members in B.C., and about 16,000 live in the Lower Mainland

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Men in Shorts Are Shaking Up Japan’s Buttoned-Down Offices

The Tokyo government is allowing workers to wear shorts for the first time this summer, prompting delicate questions about etiquette and hairy legs.

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Japanese Proverb of the Day: “Even when falling, do not…— Life lessons on resilience, failure, perseverance, experience and why every setback is a comeback

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Leonardo Da Vinci Quotes: Quote of the day by Leonardo Da Vinci: “Learning never exhausts the mind” - The Times of India

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Taking Out the Trash: These Old Ladies Are Cleaning Up Cape Cod

The Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage estimate they’ve removed 6,000 pounds of refuse from ponds on Cape Cod. “There’s no better feeling,” one said.

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There will be khushali in all jks on friday after didar. Sherbet and cake in all khanes on Thursday and Friday. Mowla arriving on Thursday

The Ismaili Sounds is pleased to present “It Is You,” a moving expression of faith that reflects the peace found in turning to Allah through every joy and every challenge. Performed by Youth and Young Adult artists from Western Canada, this collaborative offering is a reminder of His ever-present ...

Nobel laureates, experts discuss nuclear war and AI at Borgo Laudato Si

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The first day of the Global Nobel Laureates Assembly on Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear War kicks off in Borgo Laudato Si’ in Castel Gandolfo on July 14, prompting Nobel ...

Prize winning joke of the year-
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Superb one.👍👍👍

Doctor: Which soap do you use?
Patient: K. P. Nagpaljii's soap.
Doctor: Paste?
Patient: K. P. Nagpalji's paste
Doctor: Shampoo?
Patient: - K. P. Nagpalji's shampoo.
Doctor: Is K.P. Nagpalji an international brand?
Patient: No.
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Japanese Proverb of the Day: “Believe in people, but… — Life lessons on perception, confidence, resilience, emotional strength and why you should trust your instincts

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Japanese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Believe in people, but believe in yourself a hundred times more ...

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What do you call a bee that comes from America...???

USB

No claps please..!😄😄

What do you call a lady who drinks only one tea in a day..???

Jaswanti

One More ☝️😁

Why don't people clap in Afghanistan...???

Because of 'Tali-ban'!😀

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A timeless Chinese saying suggests that the focus of our conversations may reveal more about our mindset than we realize ...

Zanzibar is part of Tanzania. You can say Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar

Why Do Some Dementia Patients ‘Return’ Just Before They Die?

As they near death, some dementia patients recover mental faculties assumed to be long lost. Researchers want to know why.

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France Votes to Allow Assisted Dying

Lawmakers approved a bill that will allow doctors to help terminally ill patients to die, adding France to a short list of nations that allow the practice.

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