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BC Navroz Commemorations

Faith & Traditions | Council for British Columbia
Region:
British Columbia
Published Date:
Monday, March 4, 2024

Come together as #OneJamat to celebrate Navroz on the following dates.

Friday, March 15:

Mehndi Night will take place after Jamati ceremonies at the following Jamatkhanas:

  • Ismaili Centre, Vancouver
  • Headquarters Jamatkhana
  • Burnaby Lake Jamatkhana
  • Fraser Valley Jamatkhana
  • Tri-City Jamatkhana
  • Abbotsford/Chilliwack Jamatkhana
  • Victoria Jamatkhana

Saturday, March 16:

Navroz Dinner and Commemorations will take place after Jamati ceremonies at all Jamatkhanas.

Navroz Dinner and Commemorations will take place off-site for the following Jamatkhanas:

  • Fraser Valley Jamatkhana
  • Tri-City Jamatkhana
  • Nanaimo Jamatkhana
  • Victoria Jamatkhana

Mehndi Night will take place after Jamati ceremonies at the following Jamatkhanas:

  • Downtown Jamatkhana
  • Richmond Jamatkhana
  • Nanaimo Jamatkhana

Thursday, March 21 - Morning:

A Flag-Raising Ceremony and Video Presentation will take place after morning Jamati ceremonies at the following Jamatkhanas:

  • Burnaby Lake Jamatkhana
  • Downtown Jamatkhana
  • Richmond Jamatkhana
  • Victoria Jamatkhana

A Flag-Raising ceremony will take place after morning Jamati ceremonies at the following Jamatkhana:

  • Tri-City Jamatkhana

A Video Presentation will take place after morning Jamati ceremonies at the following Jamatkhanas:

  • Ismaili Centre, Vancouver
  • Abbotsford/Chilliwack Jamatkhana

Thursday, March 21 - Evening:

Sherbet and cake will be served after evening Jamati ceremonies at all Jamatkhanas.

Friday, March 22:

A Devotional Program will take place after Jamati ceremonies at the following Jamatkhanas:

  • Ismaili Centre, Vancouver
  • Headquarters Jamatkhana
  • Tri-City Jamatkhana
  • Abbotsford/Chilliwack Jamatkhana
  • Victoria Jamatkhana

Friday, March 29:

A Devotional Program will take place after Jamati ceremonies at the following Jamatkhana:

  • Burnaby Lake Jamatkhana

Multi-faith family members are warmly encouraged to attend all Navroz events after Jamati ceremonies.

Given the on-going respiratory virus risks, please stay home if you are unwell and continue taking appropriate precautions like hand sanitizing and masking when appropriate.

Video of Lecture Commemorating the Birthday of Hazrat Ali

Faith & Traditions | Council for British Columbia
Region:
British Columbia
Date:
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Time:
8:30pm PT

Syed Ali Abbas Razawi spoke at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto on Saturday, April 1, 2017 to commemorate Yawm-e-Ali, the birthday of Hazrat Ali.

Join us for an encore presentation of this inspiring lecture at the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver on Thursday, February 8 at 8:30 pm.

Ismaili Diversity - Presented by Rizwan Mawani

Faith & Traditions | Council for British Columbia
Region:
British Columbia
Date:
Friday, February 16, 2024
Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies

Canada has seen waves of migrations of Ismaili families from the countries of East and Central Africa, Europe, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Syria, Iran, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and many others. Each family who has settled here has their own story and experiences to share which contribute to the narrative of our community and its identity. To fully appreciate this tapestry we must be willing to listen, share, and celebrate our common humanity, not just in spirit, but also in day-to-day practice. 

You are invited to an interactive and visually rich presentation by scholar Rizwan Mawani on Ismaili diversity at Vancouver Headquarters Jamatkhana on Friday, February 16 after Jamati ceremonies.

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Rizwan Mawani has a background in anthropology and religious studies. He has conducted research with more than 50 Muslim communities across 17 countries and numerous cultures from Senegal and Iran to China and Indonesia. Some of this research is included in his book Beyond the Mosque: Diverse Spaces of Muslim Worship and in encyclopedia and academic articles, featured in the Wall Street Journal and Huffington Post. 

Institutional Directory | Council for British Columbia

Support Services | Council for British Columbia
Region:
British Columbia
Published Date:
Saturday, January 20, 2024

HIS HIGHNESS PRINCE AGA KHAN SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI COUNCIL FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA

Institutional Directory

2023-2024

 

Title

Name

President

Shala Chandani

Honorary Secretary

Amaan-Ali Fazal

Chairman, Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Board

Salima Manji

Chairman, Conciliation and Arbitration Board

Mohamed Salehmohamed

Chairman, Grants and Review Board

Khairrunnissa Rhemtulla

Mukhi, Headquarters Jamatkhana

Aiyaz Alibhai

Member, Legal Matters

Alysha Visram

Member, Property Matters

Ayaz Velji

Member, Settlement

Abdul Hakeem Ayubi

Member, Communications and Publications

Shehin Devji

Chairman, Aga Khan Health Board for BC

Dr. Ashnoor Nagji

Chairman, Aga Khan Social Welfare Board for BC

Zahra Rajwani

Chairman, Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for BC

Sadiq Panjwani

Chairman, Aga Khan Education Board for BC

Alykhan Nathani

Chairman, Aga Khan Youth & Sports Board for BC

Salimah Mussani

Member, Care for the Elderly

Shahin Nathwani

Member, External Relations

Feezah Jaffer

Member, Community Services and Rites of Passage

Naureen Nathoo

Member, Arts & Culture

Shafiqullah Ahmadi

Member, Financial Resource Development

Sofia Janmohamed

Member, Future Ready Initiative

Tamara Teja

Member, Institutional Delivery Excellence

Karim Panjwani

Member, Data Management & Technology

Riyaz Lakhani

Member, Volunteer Management

Alnoor Bhimji

Temporary Jamatkhana Closures - January 18/19

Faith & Traditions | Council for British Columbia
Region:
British Columbia
Published Date:
Thursday, January 18, 2024

The Jamat is advised that evening Jamatkhana ceremonies for the following Jamatkhanas have been cancelled for Thursday, January 18 due to extreme weather conditions.

  • Nanaimo Jamatkhana

Additionally, morning Jamatkhana ceremonies for the following Jamatkhanas have been cancelled for Friday, January 19.

  • Victoria Jamatkhana
  • Nanaimo Jamatkhana

The Jamat is urged to exercise extreme caution and to avoid all non-essential travel. If travel is necessary, check road conditions before leaving home.

Temporary Jamatkhana Closures - January 17

Faith & Traditions | Council for British Columbia
Region:
British Columbia
Published Date:
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

The Jamat is advised that Jamatkhana ceremonies for the following Jamatkhanas have been cancelled for Wednesday, January 17 due to extreme weather conditions.

  • Abbotsford/Chilliwack Jamatkhana

The Jamat is urged to exercise extreme caution and to avoid all non-essential travel. If travel is necessary, check road conditions before leaving home.

Video of Lecture Commemorating the Birthday of Hazrat Ali - POSTPONED

Faith & Traditions | Council for British Columbia
Region:
British Columbia
Date:
Friday, January 19, 2024
Time:
8:30pm PT

Please note: this session as been postponed due to the inclement weather. A new date will be announced once it has been confirmed.

Syed Ali Abbas Razawi spoke at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto on Saturday, April 1, 2017 to commemorate Yawm-e-Ali, the birthday of Hazrat Ali.

Join us for an encore presentation of this inspiring lecture at the Downtown Jamatkhana on Friday, January 19 at 8:30 pm.

Weather Alert - Snowfall Warning

Health & Wellness | Council for British Columbia
Region:
British Columbia
Published Date:
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

The Jamat is advised that Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Metro Vancouver. Accumulations between 10 and 20 centimetres are expected beginning Tuesday night and continuing into Wednesday.

Please refer to iiCanada for any potential morning and evening Jamatkhana closures.

In advance of this snowfall, the Jamat is asked to:

  1. Purchase critical items (groceries, medication, etc.) to minimize road travels.
  2. Ensure required medication (for yourself and family) have been purchased.
  3. Dress warmly (and in layers) when outside.
  4. Keep emergency supplies in your vehicle (i.e. extra blankets, jumper cables) and at home in case of power outages.

Pay attention to weather warnings and prepare yourself by reading these important winter safety tips.

Winter Weather Alert

Health & Wellness | Council for British Columbia
Region:
British Columbia
Published Date:
Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The Jamat is advised that Environment Canada has issued an arctic outflow warning for BC. People in BC will face cold winter weather in the days and weeks ahead. Snowfall and wind warnings are in effect for many parts of the province.

In advance of this, the Jamat is asked to:

  1. Purchase critical items (groceries, medication, etc.) to minimize road travels next week.
  2. Ensure required medication (for yourself and family) have been purchased.
  3. Dress warmly (and in layers) when outside.
  4. Keep emergency supplies in your vehicle (i.e. extra blankets, jumper cables) and at home in case of power outages.

Pay attention to weather warnings and prepare yourself by reading these important winter safety tips.

Aiyaz Alibhai
Headquarters Mukhi
Alnoor Bhimji
Volunteer Management
Riyaz Lakhani
Data & Technology
Karim Panjwani
Institutional Delivery Excellence
Tamara Teja
Future Ready Initiative