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“In Islamic thought… beauty and mystery are not separated from intellect” - Ottawa, Canada, 6 December 2008

from Gems of Wisdom · host The Ismaili

The architecture of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat in Ottawa, Canada is inspired by the mysteries of rock crystal. His Highness the Aga Khan spoke about this symbolism and of the relationship between the Ismaili Imamat and Canada in this speech at the opening ceremony on 6 December 2008.   Click here to read the speech. 

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