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.