Houston Ismaili Centre
First Ismaili Center in U.S. Is a Site to Behold in Texas 2024-02-13
Posted February 13th, 2024 by librarian-hdSited near the low-lying Buffalo Bayou in Houston and featuring complex landscaping and extensive concrete work, the first Ismaili Center in the U.S. has required an intense ;commitment to precision from its owner and design and construction team. Building the LEED Gold-targeted campus for the branch of Shia Islam began in 2021 and is set to finish in 2025.
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Topping Out Ceremony and presentation of the Key to the City of Houston 2023-10-23
The Topping Out Ceremony of the Ismaili Center in Houston was held on October 23, 2023 attended by Mayor Sylvester Turner and Prince Amy Aga Khan and other dignitaries
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Key to the City of Houston presented to Mowlana Hazar Imam by Mayor Sylvester Turner 2023-10-23
Mawlana Hazar Imam was honored with the Key to the City of Houston by Mayor Sylvester Turner on 23 October, 2023.
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Speech by Prince Amyn Aga Khan at the Topping Out ceremony held at the construction of the Ismaili Center, Houston 2023-10-23
Posted November 4th, 2023 by librarian-hdI want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support we have received for this project.
This includes the steadfast backing from the State of Texas, Mayor Turner, the City of Houston and its residents, including those in attendance here today.
As we share this moment today, in your eighth and final year as Mayor of Houston, I want to express to you on behalf of myself personally and on behalf of the Ismaili community, that the legacy you leave in the City of Houston and the State of Texas will be celebrated for decades to come.
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Mawlana Hazar Imam honored with the Key to the City of Houston 2023-10-23
Posted November 4th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe Ismaili Center Houston achieved a significant milestone today with a special ‘topping out’ ceremony attended by Prince Amyn and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.
To acknowledge his support in the planning and construction of the first Ismaili Center in the US, the event included a luncheon in honor of Mayor Turner, at which elected officials, civil society leaders, and friends and partners of the Jamat were present.
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Mayor Turner awarded the key to the city of Houston to Mawlana Hazar Imam, which Prince Amyn accepted on his behalf.
Mayor Turner awarded the key to the city of Houston to Mawlana Hazar Imam, which Prince Amyn accepted on his behalf.
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Mawlana Hazar Imam was honored with the Key to the City of Houston 2023-10-23
Posted October 29th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe Ismaili Center Houston achieved a significant milestone today with a special ‘topping out’ ceremony attended by Prince Amyn and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.
To acknowledge his support in the planning and construction of the first Ismaili Center in the US, the event included a luncheon in honor of Mayor Turner, at which elected officials, civil society leaders, and friends and partners of the Jamat were present.
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Speech by Prince Amyn in Houston 2022-07-11
Shortly after his arrival in Houston yesterday, Prince Amyn met with Houston Mayor, the Honorable Sylvester Turner at City Hall. During their meeting, the Mayor bestowed Prince Amyn with an Honorary Citizenship of the City of Houston.
Prince Amyn is in Houston to review progress on the construction of the Ismaili Center, Houston — a new building incorporating spaces for social and cultural gathering, intellectual engagement, reflection, and spiritual contemplation being built by the Ismaili Community across from Buffalo Bayou Park in the heart of Houston.
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Speech by Prince Amyn Muhammad during the discussion of the Houston Ismaili Center with Mayor Turner 2022-07-11
Posted September 4th, 2022 by librarian-hdHouston, Texas
11th August 2022
Bismillah-ir-Raheman nir Rahim
Mayor Turner, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen
Thank you very much.
Like you, dear Mayor, dear friends, I am amazed by the film that we just saw. I don’t know how it was made. My worry is that people who saw it would think that the building was already there. And when they finally see the building in a year and a bit, they will say “where have all the yellow flowers gone?” They were so pretty (laughter)
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Prince Amyn's speech in Houston for Ismaili Centre development 2022-08-11
Prince Amyn joined Honorable Mayor of Houston Sylvester Turner earlier today to engage in a dialogue around what the Center will represent.
President Al-Karim Alidina of the Ismaili Council for the USA welcomed guests to the luncheon hosted in downtown Houston, and expressed the Jamat’s gratitude to Mawlana Hazar Imam for establishing the first high-profile Center in the United States.
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Prince Amyn and Mayor Turner share their aspirations for the Ismaili Center Houston 2022-08-11
Posted August 13th, 2022 by librarian-hdPresident Al-Karim Alidina of the Ismaili Council for the USA welcomed guests to the luncheon hosted in downtown Houston, and expressed the Jamat’s gratitude to Mawlana Hazar Imam for establishing the first high-profile Center in the United States.
Soon after, guests were treated to an architectural flythrough video that offered a glimpse of what the newest Center and its gardens will look and feel like. The preview situated the Center among its surroundings and illustrated the scale of the venture.
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America’s First Ismaili Center will be Architectural Jewel for Houston 2021-11-18
Posted November 20th, 2021 by librarian-hdHouston: The Ismaili Center Houston’s architecture and gardens will set a new bar in a city increasingly devoted to modern design and lush green spaces.
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Plans announced for Houston to house America's first Ismaili Center 2021-11-16
Posted November 16th, 2021 by librarian-hdHis Highness the Aga Khan commissioned the center as place for civic outreach and multi-cultural understanding.
HOUSTON — Houston is soon to be home for the first Ismaili Center in the U.S.
Plans for the center were unveiled on Monday by world-renowned architect Farshid Moussavi. It's set to be built on Allen Parkway and Montrose Boulevard with commissioning from His Highness the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. Once it's complete, it'll join its counterparts in London (UK), Lisbon (Portugal), Dubai (UAE), Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Vancouver and Toronto (Canada).
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