Graeme Morton, Calgary Herald
Published: Saturday, July 05, 2008

Ismaili Muslims host Historic Cities exhibit

Calgarians will get a chance to view the Historic Cities exhibition, an initiative of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, today when Calgary’s Ismaili Muslim community hosts its annual Stampede breakfast.

The dramatic collection of photographs and narrative text chronicles the work spearheaded by the Aga Khan in promoting the conservation and restoration of buildings and public spaces in historic cities throughout the Muslim world.

“It showcases some of the architectural marvels of Muslim civilizations, which are often not that well known in the West,” says Almoonir Dewji of the Calgary Ismaili community.

“And there’s certainly an economic development component, where the local population is involved in the restorations. It’s about bringing back pride in their history,” Dewji adds.

The Historic Cities projects include the Al-Azhar Park in Cairo, the Citadel of Aleppo and Masyaf in Syria, the Djingereyber Mosque in Mali, the Timur Shah Mausoleum in Kabul, Afghanistan, and Humayan’s Tomb in New Delhi, India.

The exhibition will be on display this morning during the breakfast at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, 4623 11 St. N.E. It will also have public viewing hours from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday.

The Ismaili breakfast has become one of the city’s most popular during Stampede, bridging cultural and faith barriers.

“It is an ideal opportunity for us to reach out to the entire community during one of Calgary’s premiere events,” says Dewji.

Multi-faith group applauds mosque

Calgary’s Muslim-Christian Dialogue group has issued a message of congratulations to the Ahmadiyya Muslim community on this morning’s official dedication of their new, $14-million mosque in Castleridge.

“It is our hope that the Baitun Nur mosque will be a place of prayerful contemplation and search for enlightenment, a place where Calgarians can come together to exchange knowledge and ideas, enabling us all to more fully appreciate one another,” the interfaith group said in a joint statement.

“This search for mutual understanding remains essential to assuring peace and stability among diverse cultures and faiths,” it adds.

The dialogue group includes representations from a number of Muslim organizations, the Arabic Christian Church of Calgary, Calgary Evangelical Ministerial Association and the Anglican, Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian and United Church denominations.

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Mario Toneguzzi , Calgary Herald
Published: Thursday, July 03, 2008
Friday, July 4

The Mustard Seed invites the community to join with them in kicking off the Stampede with its second annual Stampede BBQ between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Mustard Street Ministry, 102 1 Ave. S.E. This event is an opportunity to say thank you to Calgary for their support throughout the year. Everyone is welcome to participate in a fun filled day of free food, activities and live entertainment including a special performance from Juno award nominated country star.

Join MLA Dr. David Swann for his 4th Annual Stampede Breakfast, today from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre, 1320 5th Ave. N.W,. The breakfast features: vegetarian-friendly food options, fair trade coffee from Higher Ground, free energy efficient light bulbs from Project Porchlight and live entertainment! Bring your own dishes and receive a free reusable shopping bag. For more info, check out www.davidswann.ca or call 216-5445.

The Ismaili Muslim Community of Calgary cordially invites you to celebrate the Calgary Stampede at their 12th Annual Stampede Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Ismaili Jamatkhana, 4623 11 St. N.E. This year the Ismaili Muslim Community is proud to partner with the Women & Wellness Conference to celebrate the meaningful role of women in developing an enriched civil society. As a special feature attendees are also invited to tour the Historic Cities Programme Exhibition in the Social Hall of the Jamatkhana.

Chuckwagon Breakfast from 8:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Fluor Rope Square, on the corner of 7 Ave. and Macleod Tr. S.E. in Olympic Plaza. Get your flapjacks and bacon hot of the griddles from the back of the authentic GMC Rangeland Derby Chuckwagons. Stick around for Old Time Rigs, First Nations People, Square Dancing, live entertainment and more.

West Springs Free Methodist Church invites you to come and enjoy homemade pancakes, sausages, fresh fruit, juice and coffee from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the corner of 85 St and Old Banff Coach Rd, 742 85 St. S.W. There will be horse rides, great music and a bouncer.

Calgary Stampede Caravan Breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. featuring a live western band, visiting marching bands, traditional Native dances, Stampede Royalty, petting zoo, pony rides, games and face painting for the kids and much more! Marlborough Mall, Memorial Dr. & 36 St. N.E. and Points West Shopping Center, #200 5 Ave W, Cochrane (under the giant Canadian flag).

mtoneguzzi@theherald.canwest.com

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His Highness the Aga Khan has been honoured by the National University of Ireland (NUI), Maynooth, for his work against poverty and in promoting religious understanding.

The renowned racehorse breeder and spiritual leader of the world’s Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims received an honorary doctorate from the Chancellor of the NUI, Dr Garret FitzGerald. The Aga Khan, who part owns some of Europe’s leading stud farms, is the first member of the Islamic community to be honoured in the history of NUI.

The university said he was cited for “outstanding contributions to the elimination of global poverty, the advancement of women, the promotion of Islamic culture and the furthering of pluralistic values in society”.

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