VANCOUVER—A small migration of Ismaili Muslims to Vancouver from across B.C. is taking place this weekend, as they gather to meet the Aga Khan on his Diamond Jubilee tour. The Aga Khan is the worldwide religious leader, or Imam, of the Ismaili Muslims, a branch of Shia Islam. Vancouver is the latest stop on his world tour to celebrate his 60th as Imam — he was previously in Ottawa where he paid a visit to the prime minister. Farrah Jinah, a volunteer for the festivities happening at BC Place, said the Aga Khan’s visit is a rare time when the growing Ismaili community, which is spread across the province, can come together.

Source: thestar May 05, 2018 22:41 UTC