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I am intererested in the practical information about the visit:

Confirmed Dates and places of Mulakats

Dates and places of public events that will be attended by the Imam.

What will be the events beside the Mulakats, Order of Canada and the AKDN building foundation.

Beside all the rumours, is there anyone who really cares to give the real info to us, the Jamat?

nagib wrote:I am intererested in the practical information about the visit:

Confirmed Dates and places of Mulakats

Dates and places of public events that will be attended by the Imam.

What will be the events beside the Mulakats, Order of Canada and the AKDN building foundation.

Beside all the rumours, is there anyone who really cares to give the real info to us, the Jamat?

Perhaps this site may address queries and ASSIST:

http://www.deedar.ca/

Received from anonymous sender:

Admin
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Last night we had a meeting and this is what I was told.
First of the most important thing, that everyone is waiting for. So far
no dates or venue has been selected because of what is happening in
Ottawa (election). Most probably tomorrow, we should know the dates.

Second, we have 2 registrations starting this weekend!

* One is the Jamati registration, which will include obtaining cards to
get access to the padrami hall, this will include us as well. Make sure
every one of you, including your family member gets this card, otherwise
they will not be allowed to enter the hall.

* Two is our IVC registration, which has already started (), but it will
now end on Tuesday May 24th. This is the deadline given to us, simply
because we do not have much time left over, and we need to allocate
portfolios depending on the number of IVC available per JK.

So, please
pass on the word to all the Volunteers and make sure they register
before the deadline. Everyone is allowed to do seva, they do not have to
be IVC Badge Volunteers. It would be nice if they are! IVC Registration
will allow them to register with us. This weekend as I mentioned earlier
we will have tea and cookies and 2 more surprise items as well. Also, as
we get closer to Padrami, it will get even better! M/K's have been given
a green light all the way! No specifics have been given out yet, but it
seems like we will have 2 seatings in Toronto Didar! We are looking at
close to 60,000 people in Toronto, and 40,000 people in Vancouver. So it
means we are looking at lunch and dinner being served to the Jamat.
Also, the 2nd seating will have JK in the same hall. Whereas the 1st
seating will meet in their regular JK's.

Also, as we are getting more
and more people before Padrami, we will be looking at opening extra
mobile JK's. Some Volunteers will be required there as well. Also, there
has been a propasal of not to take shoes in the hall! This is being
currently challenged as it will be a night mare for the Volunteers to
manage 60,000 pairs of shoes. In the hall, Volunteers will be looking
after Sanitation (no contract to outside agency for obvious reason),
Crowd control, hospitality, refreshments, etc. We will also be involved
with cooking!

One more thing for security reasons, when the time comes
to close the padrami door, the door will not open under any
circumstance. So, if you are called outside, and if you come back and
find the door closed, it is your luck. Even Major, cannot open that
door. Finally, things will move very quick from here! Please Please get
enough rest now, let's enjoy all the festive occassions with the Jamat,
always smile, work with one voice, work together, be happy, and let's
try to prepare our selves to receive OUR MOWLA.

Admin wrote:Received from anonymous sender:

....currently challenged as it will be a night mare for the Volunteers to
manage 60,000 pairs of shoes. In the hall, Volunteers will be looking
after Sanitation (no contract to outside agency for obvious reason),
Crowd control, hospitality, refreshments, etc. We will also be involved
with cooking!

I can only offer a solution for shoes and refreshments, I am sure someone has thought of this:
For shoes:
How about handing out Plastic Shopping Bags at the doors for people to put their shoes in and keep it with them.
For refreshments:
Something along the line of lunch boxes with finger sandwiches and chips (please hold the mayonnaise, it causes problem when not kept cool).

Admin wrote:Received from anonymous sender:

Admin
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Last night we had a meeting and this is what I was told.
First of the most important thing, that everyone is waiting for. So far
no dates or venue has been selected because of what is happening in
Ottawa (election). Most probably tomorrow, we should know the dates.

Second, we have 2 registrations starting this weekend!

* One is the Jamati registration, which will include obtaining cards to
get access to the padrami hall, this will include us as well. Make sure
every one of you, including your family member gets this card, otherwise
they will not be allowed to enter the hall.

*.

So how does someone from the US jamat register for this card?

ShamsB

Sent by email to Anonymous person.

Admin
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The families can register for their relatives outside Canada for the Padhramni. The registration will be on until probably begining June. The form is per individual. Once the forms are submitted, the card distrbution will commence.

people will be picking up their own cards due to security reasons, and you will need appropriate identification. Outside Canada visitors cannot register on the Web. I will email you the website once it is confirmed. I don't know if Canadians from ouside Toronto can register on the web.

Admin wrote:Sent by email to Anonymous person.

Admin
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The families can register for their relatives outside Canada for the Padhramni. The registration will be on until probably begining June. The form is per individual. Once the forms are submitted, the card distrbution will commence.

people will be picking up their own cards due to security reasons, and you will need appropriate identification. Outside Canada visitors cannot register on the Web. I will email you the website once it is confirmed. I don't know if Canadians from ouside Toronto can register on the web.

Okay..what about those that have no family in Toronto? How about them?

Thanks
Shams

So the cat is out of the bag. Announcements have been made that the Imam will meet his community in Toronto on June 8, 2005 and Vancouver June 10, 2005. Anouncements have also been made to the community that the Imam of the Ismailis will receive the Order of Canada during this visit.

From what I have heard, there has been a tentative to switch the Order of Canada ceremony to a private ceremony where the Imam will be deprived of public exposure and of Media coverage.

This will surely not fly with the Canadian Ismailis. The new trend of secrecy in the Canadian politics seems to have splashed into all walks of life in Ottawa, including this event organised by the office of the Governor General who was so far considered independant of political "magouillage" as say our neighbours in Quebec.

Official didar registration site:

https://www.iicanada.org/register2005/

http://www.visit2005.ca


This thread is about Canada Didar. Please do not put general Didar text here. Only Visit info for Canada

There is another thread for general info on Didar, please put your poems, textt and in general whatever is not specific to Canada Visit 2005 in that section. Do not clog this section with general writtings. Thanks!

Received from Anonymous from Toronto:

Two sittings in Vancouver at Pan Pacific Ctr
Two sittings in Toronto at Trade and Convention Ctr

Registration begins Saturday and there will be on line registrations as
well. Cards will have to be picked up in person.

BUI and Registration will be happening simultaneously on Saturday.

Youth celebration at Airways from 12 pm to 6 pm on Sunday May 22nd

Youth day at Baitul Khayal on Monday May 23rd

Geet Mehfil at Coral on Saturday May 28th

Partnership Walk on Sunday May 29th

Youth Seminar Tuesday May 31st

Ginan Mehfil Saturday June 4th at all Jamat Khanas

YAM,

Is there anyone who wants to carpool from New York City/New Jersey area to Toronto with me? I'd prefer 1-3 adults. We can share cost of driving and hotel. I want to leave on the 7th in the morning and return on the 9th by night.

Please reply to my e-mail address: iandiali@yahoo.com

I live in central New Jersey.

Thanks,
Ishtiaq

In the News Watch on the main page, it is mentioned that the events in Ottawa might be simulcast live to Toronto and Vancouver.

I was wondering whether they could do it across all main cities of Canada. On 7th June not all Jamats will have gathered in Vancouver.

Ya ALi Madad every one

Heartiest congratulation for Maulana Hazir Imam Padramani:)

Does any one know how the jamat from outside canada can register for deedar program and what is the procedure for registration and what the information will be needed..

i read in one of the forum that we can do via our relatives but what if we doesnt have any relative...

Please reply back as soon as possible....<

May Maula Bless all
regards, Farhat

Can anyone provide me with any information on the location of the Didar in Vancouver so I can plan my visit accordingly. Any true information about this would be appreciated greatly


ya ali madad

This thread is about Canada Visit 2005. Please do not put general Didar texts here. Only Visit info for Canada 2005

There is another thread for general info on Didar, please put your poems, texts and in general whatever is not specific to Canada Visit 2005 in that section. Do not clog this section with general writtings. Thanks!


I will have moved texts on Didar of general nature to the other section.

Admin

Check this out, it seems to me for vancour deedar info maps etc,

http://www.deedar2005.com/

and Also visit deedar.ca


and for JK's locations

http://www.ismaili.net/jk/canada/jkaddress.html

How do Canadian citizens residing outside of Canada and not having any family members in Canada register for this event.

Thanks in advance

Toronto accomodation, message received:

Admin

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Special rates our Hotel has created for Hazar Imam's Padramani:

2-DoubleBed CAD$89.00 plus 15% taxes, 2 persons in a room.
2-DoubleBed CAD$105.00 plus 15% taxes, 4 persons in a room.
2-QueenBed CAD$99.00 plus 15% taxes, 2 persons in a room.
2-QueenBed CAD$119.00 plus 15% taxes, 4 persons in a room.

Our Hotel is located at the intersection of Warden Avenue and HWY 401, on the public transport line. The website address is
www.hojotoronto.com

All the best.

Ali Khalani
Controller
HOWARD JOHNSON INN & SUITES TORONTO EAST
416-412-8304

received by email. I am not sure this is accurate as it does not say what happens to Ismailis arriving last moment for Didar nor for Ismailis who do not have relatives in Canada.

Admin
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1. There is going to be No website for registeration for the Non Canadian Jamat.
2. Therefore the registeration for visitors from outside Canada will have to be done manually in all local JKs, starting tomorrow, (Thurs. May 25th) by the family and friends residing in Canada.
3. Once registered, a confirmation # will be given for each person registered.
4. These visitors will then have to collect Padhramni admission cards personally from the same JK. they have been registered at. Passport or Green Card will have to be shown as ID.
5. It is advised that all those travelling should make sure to get their Health Insurance and also get cover for any pre existing ailments.
6. You will have no choice, as the rest of us, whether you are allocated morning Deedar or the afternoon Deedar.

In order for you to get Registered, following info is req for each of the person wishing to be at the Padhramni.

NAME.
ADDRESS.
PHONE #.
PASSPORT or GREEN CARD#
YEAR OF BIRTH.
NATIONALITY.

When is the last day for registration for people living outside of Canada? Because I have no family there, and I will be arriving there on June 4th.

Just got further news regarding VENUE of the PRADHARAMNI:

The Venue is TRADE & CONVENTION CENTRE - PAN PACIFIC. There will be TWO seating. One in the morning and the other in the afternoon or evening.

On June 6, 7, 8 & 9 the Jamat Khana sittings at the Convention Hall. On 10 the DEEDAR. On June 11 & 12 Jamat Khana Sitting at the PNE.

Boxed luncheon will be provided after DEEDAR then morning attendees will be cleared for the second sitting. The morning crowd will go to the PNE for celebration.

I would like to know the deedar venues and the times of deedar.<BR>Plwase help.<BR>YAM<BR>Noor Motani

*Grand Celebration*
This is to inform all of you:
The Ontario Jamat is invited to a grand celebration event on
Saturday, May 28th at the National Trade Centre
located on the CNE grounds in downtown Toronto.

The event will commence after Jamatkhana ceremonies
and will include Geet Mehfil, Dandia, Raas, delicious
food and activities for children.

Jamati members requiring transportation are requested
to register their names with volunteers seated in
their respective Jamatkhanas by Thursday May 26th, 2005.
**
*The National Padhramni Geet Mehfil has been confirmed as follows:

May 28, 2005 - Toronto
June 3 & 4, 2005 - Vancouver
June 5, 2005 - Edmonton

Montreal & Calgary will have independent programs separetely.

Artist are: Karim Vellani,Toronto; Afrose Vellani - Toronto; Taufik Karmali
- Seattle; Nimet Jaffer - Vancouver. Khurshid Merchant has confirmed to
perform in vancouver only (both shows)

Qasida Recitor will be provided by the local ITREB Chairs
Music Cordinator: Karim Vellani

Contact Information:
Toronto - Bashir mawji - Cell 416-721-5331 Res 905-770-2518
Calgary - Salma Jadevji - 403-259-8557
Vancouver - Hanif Chatur - 604-438-2167
Edmonton - Aziz Bootwala - 780-945-9673

Key Contact - Sheheen Tejani, A/c vice chair - 604-949-4980

All the logistics will be executed by the local Arts and Culture team

All travel will be organized by hanif Chatur

Venues, time and ticket information is not known

Venue is QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE - aNNOUNCED AT JK. *

**
*TORONTO DEEDAR INFORMATION

LOCATION*
It is now confirmed that the venue in Toronto is Exhibition Place
(known as CNE) National Trade Centre located in Downtown Toronto. 100 Princes' Blvd. Toronto, Ontario, M6K3C3, Canada.

* There will be buses going from most JK to the venue to avoid issues
with parking. You need to register at local JK for it.

*REGISTRATION* - *Non-Canadian Jamat*
* Non-canadian jamat may now register by providing their registration
info to a canadian resident (host) via email/phone and *the host may pick up the pass (with appropriate ID) on behalf of the visitors. **Host is
responsible*for their visitors' actions!

Visitors must provide: First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Passport #,
Country of Citizenship, Address of Originating Country, Modes of
Transportation from Origin, Arrival Date, & host info.

*REGISTRATION* - *Canadian Jamat*
* Register at your local JK. The time for your deedar (AM or PM) depends
on the JK you register at.

* Register Online here <http://www.iicanada.org/register2005>.
* Officially ends May 27th, 2005. There will be exceptions.

*VOLUNTEERS*
Volunteer registration ended on May 24th, 2005. You may contact the
vice-captain at your local JK for more info.
>

This is of interest to people who go for Didar in vancouver..

This information is General for those coming through Vancouver Airport and possiblly renting a car or Staying at Vancouver Airport Delta Hotel.



Forgot to add, Darkhana , 4010 Canada Way, Burnaby

Route 4
The airport and your hotel in (Richmond) is connected by several bridges/overpass, from the airport is the one you need to know it is called Arthur Lang bridge/overpass, there is two lanes both ways you stay in the right lane both times going and coming, on the bridge there is a clearly marked sign that says city center via the Granville st or continue on via Marine drive eastbound

Dont make a left on Cambie but continue on Marine Drive Eastbound until you reach Boundary Road, You Make a left on Boundary Road and Continue on till you get to Canada Way make a right at Hanna Medical Building 4 blocks from Boundary Road to the east on Canada way is Darkhana on your right, you turn right on Curle Avenue, you are there Bingo Curle ave and Canada way



I am very happy to hear from you and I will give you two routes to follow from your hotel to two location and than one from one location to other. Lets begin with point of reference N.E.W.S, Your hotel is in the south (Richmond) of both locations you need to attend is in (Vancouver) 30 to 45 minute drive north from your hotel.

Route 1 From the airport and your hotel is the same to reach the Deedar site Pan Pacific

The airport and your Delta hotel in (Richmond) is connected by several bridges/overpass, from the airport is the one you need to know it is called Arthur Lang bridge/overpass, there is two lanes both ways you stay in the right lane both times going and coming, on the bridge there is a clearly marked sign that says city center via the Granville st or the next one is via Marine drive and left on Cambie street.

Both Cambie street and Granville streets end in downtown, I recommend you take the Granville street exit, after 30 mins on Granville going north you cross over another bridge Called Granville bridge to enter downtown, once in downtown, make a left on Davie street from Granville, third street parallel to Granville is Burrard Street you make a right from Davie onto Burrard, at the end of Burrard, Where Burrard street ends is Pan Pacific, the Deedar location.

Route 2 from your hotel to PNE

The airport and your hotel in (Richmond) is connected by several bridges/overpass, from the airport is the one you need to know it is called Arthur Lang bridge/overpass, there is two lanes both ways you stay in the right lane both times going and coming, on the bridge there is a clearly marked sign that says city center via the Granville st or the next one is via Marine drive and left on Cambie street.

Dont make a left on Cambie but continue on Marine Drive Eastbound until you reach Boundary Road, You Make a left on Boundary Road and Continue on till you get to Hastings Street, from Boundary Road you make a Left on Hastings street this intersection is a 3500 block of Hastings street, the numbers should be decreasing as you Approach PNE (on your right side) 2901 Hastings street (dont look for 2901 number you wont see it) , couple blocks west of Boundary Road. You turn right on renfrew street from Hastings st and enter via gate # 2 or gate #6.

Route 3 between Pan Pacific and PNE

A
I------------------------HASTINGS STREET-----------------------------------I-------------------------------------------I
B C
A) Burrard st from PNE going to Pan Pacific stay on Hastings street turn right on Burrard st.

B) Renfrew st from Pan Pacific to PNE stay on Hastings street turn left on Renfrew st.

C) Is for Refrence only it is Boundary Road

I have added couple of links for your convienience, I hope this helps


http://vancouver.panpacific.com/ Deedar site

http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/maps.htm

http://www.pne.ca/playland/park_maps_directions.htm

2901 east hastings street corner of Renfrew street and E. Hastings street not West Hastings, Site for temp JK and Celebration, Jumaan etc

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?ad ... =lfmaplink

I have just received this info, I have not checked it:

Information Hotline Number: 1-866-447-2005 Activated

YAM, <BR><BR>If somebody could list the street addresses of all the Jamatkhanas in Toronto and Vancouver , we could map directions from our hotels .&nbsp; Also the halls&nbsp;please.<BR><BR>Thank you

The National Visit 2005 Hotline for deedar in Toronto and Vancouver has been launched. The toll free number is 1-866-447-2005 and will be open from 7:00am to midnight.
Registration, Travel and Accommodation info is available at www.VISIT2005.ca

The website above is for registration for BOTH Canadians and Non-Canadians NOW. It lets you register for Deedar while specifying a Jamat Khana for pickup of the admission card. The website DOES NOT let you select if someone needs a "Chair". I called the hotline and the representative on the hotline recommended that those with "Special Needs" and their family should register at the Canadian JKs (through friends and family in Canada if Non-Canadian with Special Needs) as they have a special needs desk there.

Lastly, in case you haven't received the Venue info already, www.deedar2005.com has the following locations listed:

Vancouver, BC - Deedar Information
Deedar Hall
http://www.vanconex.com/home.html
Vancouver Convention
& Exhibition Centre
Suite 200, 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC, Canada
V6C 3C1
Telephone: (604) 689-8232

PNE (dandia)
http://www.pne.ca/venuerental/pacific_coliseum.htm
Pacific National Exhibition
2901 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
V5K 5J1


Toronto, ON - Deedar Information
Deedar Venue
http://www.ntc.on.ca/
CNE - http://mmi.theex.com/_/?General_Information
Exhibition Place (known as CNE) National Trade Centre located in Downtown Toronto
100 Princes' Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario, M6K3C3, Canada
Thank You.

Morning Session
Hamilton
Halton
Etobicoke
Dundas West
Brampton
Willowdale
Bayview
Yorkmills
Scarborough
Unionville
Mississauga
Unionville
Oshawa
Pickering


Afternoon Session
Niagara Falls
Thorncliffe
Greenland
Don Mills
Barrie
Windsor
Kitchener
Headquaters
London
Ottawa
Kingston
Bellville
Bobcaygeon
Brantford
Guelph
St. Thomas
Sudbury
Montreal
Tillsonburg

What about Richmond Hill JK ?

Also, when do we have to get to the Trade Centre for the morning session?

Secondly, will there be special seating areas for families with toddlers and are strollers allowed?

Alnoor