The Ismaili
This afternoon, Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in the Canadian capital for a seven-day visit during which he will spend time with his Jamats across Eastern Canada.
He was warmly welcomed by Sébastien Carrière, Chief of Protocol of Canada; The Honourable Marc Miller, entity and Culture, and Minister responsible for Official Languages; Dr Mahmoud Eboo, Representative of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat to Canada; The Honourable Farah Mohamed, Senator of Canada; Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation; Ismaili Council for Canada President, Ameerally Kassim-Lakha; and a delegation of Jamati leaders.
While in Canada, Hazar Imam will meet with senior leaders of the country in Ottawa. He will also participate in the groundbreaking of a new Jamatkhana in the Greater Montreal Area, and the inauguration of a multigenerational housing unit in Toronto.
Preparations have been underway for weeks, and volunteers have been working tirelessly to ensure a smooth and memorable experience for all. Amidst celebrations, workshops, and planning sessions, Jamati members of all ages have given their time, energy and devotion to prepare to welcome Hazar Imam to Canada.
Photo credits: IPL / Akbar Hakim