“Today’s occasion is, therefore, an appropriate opportunity to renew, on behalf of the Ismaili community and myself as their Imam, our lasting gratitude to the Government and people of Canada. The event which brings us together – the initiation of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat – is a celebration of the Ismaili community’s permanent presence in, and commitment to Canada… Historically, Ismailis are united by a common allegiance to the living hereditary Imam of the time in the progeny of Islam’s last and final Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) through his daughter Fatima and her husband, Hazrat Ali, the Prophet’s cousin and the first Shia Imam.”
Extract from the Address by Mawlana Hazar Imam at the Foundation Ceremony of The Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat Ottawa, Canada June 6, 2005
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Landmark Delegation building takes shape in Ottawa
Compiled by: Faranaaz Alimohamed
The view of Ottawa from across the river in Gatineau has undergone a calculated transformation during the past few months. In fact, the impact of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat on the national capital’s skyline as viewed from the neighbouring province of Quebec was considered long before construction began late last year.
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Video: His Highness the Aga Khan initiates the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat in Canada
Ottawa, Canada, 6 June 2005
His Highness the Aga Khan initiates the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, in the presence of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada. The Delegation will serve a representational role for the Imamat and its non-denominational, philanthropic and development agencies, which constitute the AKDN. His Highness is also invested as honorary Companion of the Order of Canada.
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