The Jamatkhana is the cornerstone of community life for many Ismaili Muslims, embodying values of Islam that foster volunteerism and care for others while nurturing faith and facilitating meaningful dialogue. It is often the place in which spiritual lives blossom and where lifelong friendships are formed.

Beyond its role as a gathering space for prayer, learning, and connection, the Jamatkhana integrates thoughtful architecture with environmental harmony amidst an array of social, educational, cultural and civic activities.

Jamatkhanas in Canada: Architecture, Identity, Community is a special photographic showcase of 50 Jamatkhanas across Canada, from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast. The exhibition highlights the architectural beauty and significant contributions of Ismaili Muslims to Canada's landscape over the last five decades. The exhibit also features other notable Canadian projects like the Global Centre for Pluralism, the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, and the Aga Khan Garden.

The exhibition will launch at the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver, Social Hall on Monday, May 27, and will run until Thursday, June 6. The exhibition will then move to Richmond Jamatkhana and Vancouver Headquarters Jamatkhana.

Please see the schedule below:

Ismaili Centre, Vancouver

• Monday, May 27 to Thursday, May 30
  • 6:30pm to 7:30pm
  • 8:15pm to 9:30pm
• Friday, May 31
  • 6:30pm to 7:30pm
  • 8:15pm to 10:00pm
• Saturday, June 1 to Sunday, June 2
  • 5:30pm to 6:30pm
  • 7:15pm to 8:30pm
• Monday, June 3 to Wednesday, June 5
  • 6:30pm to 7:30pm
  • 8:15pm to 9:30pm
• Thursday, June 6
  • 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Richmond Jamatkhana

• Sunday, June 9
  • 5:30pm to 6:30pm
  • 7:15pm to 8:30pm
• Monday, June 10 to Thursday, June 13
  • 6:30pm to 7:30pm
  • 8:15pm to 9:30pm
• Friday, June 14
  • 6:30pm to 7:30pm
  • 8:15pm to 10:00pm
• Saturday, June 15
  • 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Vancouver Headquarters Jamatkhana

• Sunday, June 16
  • 5:30pm to 6:30pm
  • 7:15pm to 8:30pm
• Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20
  • 6:30pm to 7:30pm
  • 8:15pm to 9:30pm
• Friday, June 21
  • 6:30pm to 7:30pm
  • 8:15pm to 10:00pm