Barakah is dedicated to Mawlana Shah Karim al Hussaini, His Highness the Aga Khan, members of his family and the Ismaili Imamat – a Hereditary Divine Institution from the Time of the Prophet Muhammad and Imam Ali
Prince Hussain Aga Khan and his wife Princess Fareen conclude visit to Calgary with a beautiful event at Glenbow; Prince and Princess walk through reception area and greet guests with warmth, enthusiasm and kindness
A short clip from a chat that was held with Prince Hussain Aga Khan during his presentation of the exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty at Glenbow at The Edison; May 19, 2023. Video: Malik Merchant/Barakah.
On Thursday, May 18, 2023, Prince Hussain Aga Khan made a presentation of his photographic exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty, at an event hosted by the University of Calgary at The Ampersand in downtown Calgary. Two more events, following a similar format, were held at Glenbow at the Edison later that same day as well as on the following day, Friday, May 19. The latter concluded Prince Hussain’s beautiful presentations in Calgary but not without a surprise as guests attending a special reception were filled with their presence for almost 20 minutes. The Prince and Princess walked through the length of the reception area touching the hearts of everyone with their grace and warmth.
Please enjoy these photographs from different moments at Glenbow at the Edison on May 19th.
Prince Hussain Aga Khan emphasizes a point during a chat at his presentation of the Living Sea – Fragile Beauty exhibition at Glenbow at the Edison; May 19, 2023. Photograph: Malik/Merchant.
Ismaili youth present a special song, the third in a series of six, in honour of Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty which is being held in Calgary, Toronto and the University of Waterloo. This picture was captured at Glenbow at The Edison on May 19, 2023. Photograph: Malik Merchant/Barakah.
Visitors gather for a reception following Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s presentation of his exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty at Glenbow at The Edison; Friday May 19, 2023. Photograph: Malik Merchant/Barakah.
Rishma (centre) and friends at the reception at Glenbow at The Edison following Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s presentation of the exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty; May 19, 2023. Photograph: Malik Merchant/Barakah.
Taj Jadavji (right) and his wife Salma with friends at the reception at Glenbow at The Edison following Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s presentation of the exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Unity; May 19, 2023. Photograph: Malik Merchant/Barakah.
Saida and Firoz Rasul with Dr. Tazim Kassam (right) at reception following presentation by Prince Hussain Aga Khan of his exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty at Glenbow at The Edison; Friday May 19, 2023. Photograph: Malik Merchant/Barakah.
Prince Hussain Aga Khan, accompanied by Ameer Kassim-Lakha, the president of the Aga Khan Ismaili Council for Canada, greets a guest at the reception following the presentation of his Living Sea – Fragile Beauty exhibition at Glenbow at The Edison; May 19, 2023. Photograph: Malik Merchant/Barakah.
Princess Fareen Aga Khan extends her hand to greet a visitor attending the reception following Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s presentation of The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty exhibition at Glenbow at The Edison; May 19, 2023. Photograph: Malik Merchant/Barakah.
Malik Merchant (left) editor of Barakah and Simerg pictured with the Honourable Salma Lakhani, Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor, and her husband, the Honourable Dr Zaheer Lakhani, following Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s presentation of The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty exhibition at Glenbow at the Edison; May 19, 2023. Photograph: Barakah.
Officer accompanying Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor, Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, displays Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s beautiful book The Living Sea which was presented to her by the Prince at Glenbow at The Edison; May 19, 2023. Photograph: Malik Merchant/Barakah.
Musicians entertain guests at reception following Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s presentation of The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty exhibition at Glenbow at the Edison; May 19, 2023. Photograph: Malik Merchant/Barakah.
Visitors immerse themselves in Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s photography displayed at The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty exhibition at Glenbow at the Edison; May 19, 2023. Photograph: Malik Merchant/Barakah.
Visitors view a large photograph of a turtle at Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty hosted at Glenbow at The Edison; May 19, 2023. Photograph: Malik Merchant/Barakah.
A view of Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty hosted at Calgary’s Glenbow at The Edison; May 19, 2023. Photograph: Malik Merchant.
Visitors pose for a photograph in front of a large portrait of a sea-lion at Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty hosted at Glenbow at the Edison; May 19, 2023. Photograph: Malik Merchant/Barakah.
Princess Fareen Aga Khan, all smiles, greets guests at the reception following Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s presentation of The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty exhibition at Glenbow at The Edison; May 19, 2023. Photograph: Malik Merchant/Barakah.
Date posted: May 21, 2023.
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