What is ismaili centre vancouver?

The Ismaili Centre Vancouver is a religious and cultural center located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. It was inaugurated on September 12, 2018, by His Highness the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community.

The centre serves as a space for spiritual reflection, intellectual exchange, and artistic expression, and seeks to foster an appreciation of pluralism and a commitment to global citizenship. It houses a prayer hall, a social hall, a library, a gymnasium, and a garden, and features exquisite architecture and design elements that integrate Islamic and Canadian themes.

The Ismaili Centre Vancouver aims to engage with the local community and to promote dialogue and understanding between people of different faiths and cultures. It hosts various educational, cultural, and social events and activities, such as lectures, exhibitions, workshops, and concerts, that highlight the diversity and richness of Muslim traditions and values.