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CANADA VISIT: SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7wvUU08XzY

Guided by our beloved Imam’s principle of responsible stewardship of the earth, we are committed to ensuring the Canada Visit is environmentally sustainable — by managing waste responsibly, conserving ...

The Canticle of the Birds is a mixed-media exhibition inspired by the 12th-century Sufi poem The Conference of the Birds by Farid al-Din Attar, exploring themes of spiritual journey, transformation, and interconnectedness. Bringing together international artists, artisans, and young creators, the ...

Concert

Elemental: Music, Dance and Reflection

Experience an evening of music, dance and reflection live on Ismaili TV https://iis.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f91a47ed3aa51f66c29e88d47&id=8a386ddc0d&e=7656dfeead from the Ismaili Centre London, presented by The Institute of Ismaili Studies ...

JOURNEY TO LIGHT, PART 2

Watch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQZt1fMOiEo

Journey to Light, Part 2 will be played in all Jamatkhanas this Friday evening. Please check your local Jamatkhana channels for details.

All Jamati members, including inter-faith family members, are encouraged ...

Trump’s Hypocrisy on Religious Freedom
March 19, 2026
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UPDATE - REFLECTIONS ON DIDAR

EPISODE 2: IMAMAT

Join Alwaez Sameer Premji, in English, and Alwaez Allahbakhsh Jaffery, in Farsi, as they guides us through meaningful questions to reflect upon as we prepare for the upcoming visit of Mawlana Hazar Imam. This episode will help us understand the ...

What’s the Best Way to Clean Your Ears?

Cotton swabs may feel the most satisfying, but there are safer and more effective alternatives.

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CONCERT SERIES: SHABNAM MERALI & ENSEMBLE

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The New Year reset is almost here

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Dr. Salim Surani’s Global Commitment Through Time and Knowledge Nazrana Strengthens AKU–East Africa

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Dinner and No Drinks: Restaurants Are Struggling as Americans Drink Less

Traditionally a reliable revenue stream for restaurants, alcoholic drinks are down markedly — and the bottom line is, too.

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*Shukrana Tasbih*

Shukrana tasbih will be recited during morning and evening Jamatkhana ceremonies in the days leading up to Mawlana Hazar Imam’s arrival in Canada, beginning *Wednesday, March 18* in the evening and *Thursday, March 19* in the morning.

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The Billionaire Backlash Against a Philanthropic Dream

The Giving Pledge, once trendy among the world’s richest, has come upon hard times.

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IMPORTANT UPDATES

Information on transportation is now available - refer to Didar Quebec & Maritimes - Key Information https://iicanada.org/visit/planyourvisit/didarquebec and Didar Ontario - Key Information pages https://iicanada.org/visit/planyourvisit/didarontario.

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Primary Week 8 - Post-Didar: I Carry the Light

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Asia’s Largest International Airport to Be Inaugurated Under 45 Days

India’s newest major airport in Uttar Pradesh moves closer to launch after regulatory approval.

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How skills training is shaping women’s lives in Hunza

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Pope Leo XIV, who taught mathematics and physics, sends a message on the occasion of the International Day of Mathematics, reiterating that having a great deal of knowledge is not enough if we do not know who we are or what the meaning of life is.

By Deborah Castellano Lubov

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Why the Kids Won’t Farm

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Mr. Lamb is the author of “Love for the Land: Lessons From Farmers Who Persist in Place” and works for the American Farmland Trust. He wrote from ...

From Diagnosis to Treatment in Neurology: Canadian Zaitoon Shivji’s TKN Journey at FMIC-Kabul

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SAFETY & PREPAREDNESS

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The safety and well-being of the Jamat and our inter-faith family members is a shared priority during the Visit. Screening procedures ...

Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa's largest media house

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A Chilean Master of Modest Design Wins Architecture’s Top Prize

The naming of Smiljan Radic as the next Pritzker laureate was delayed by the disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein’s friendship with Tom Pritzker, who has now distanced himself from the prize.

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Why is Buddhism shrinking worldwide?

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VIDEO: CANADA VISIT UPDATE – EPISODE 3

In this third installment of our Canada Visit Update, host Zahra Premji brings us the latest energy from Vancouver and beyond as we prepare for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s historic first Jamati visit to Canada.

This episode highlights the multifaceted ways our ...

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