• Bird’s eye view of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, and Khorog Park, situated beside the Gunt River in Gorno-Badakhshan.
  • The main entrance of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog, against the backdrop of the Pamir mountains.
  • The front portal lattice work and floor pattern at the main entrance of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog. Sunlight creates shadows through the lattice.
  • The front portal lattice work and floor pattern at the main entrance of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog. Sunlight creates shadows through the lattice.
  • The carved entrance doors of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog, drenched in sunlight.
  • The concourse, with pillars symbolising the native Arar trees, along with floor patterns, and wall medallions.
  • The concourse, with pillars symbolising the native Arar trees, along with floor patterns, and wall medallions.
  • The covered veranda at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog.
  • The entrance foyer, with geometric detailing to the floor.
  • The prayer hall portal entrance, and stone walls of the foyer. The geometric Kufic script above the portal reads: “Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim.”
  • The prayer hall of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog. The geometric Kufic script at the wall articulates the names of the Ahl al-Bayt, or House of the Prophet.
  • Stained glass windows at the Centre, influenced by traditional Tajik embroidery patterns.
  • Carved wood pillars at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog detail the intricate craftsmanship.
  • An evening view of the civic plaza, highlighting the radiant glow of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog.
  • A fountain and amphitheatre adjacent to the covered veranda, and facing the Gunt River.
  • A glass pattern, in the teacher’s resource room at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog.
  • A seating area at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog. Natural light pours through the tall windows.
  • The multipurpose room at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog, to be used for lectures, presentations, social events, and other gatherings.
  • A carved plaster wall is the focal point of the multipurpose room at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog.
  • The executive meeting room at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog, facing the Khorog Park and Pamir mountains.
  • The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog houses a library with print publications and information technology resources.
  • The social hall portal entrance at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog. The geometric Kufic script above the portal reads: “Al-hamdu lillahi rabil ‘alamin.”
  • The social hall of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, with a wooden floor, reflecting the pattern of its traditional Pamiri roof.
  • The social hall of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, with a wooden floor, reflecting the pattern of its traditional Pamiri roof.
  • The social hall of the Centre, arranged in a banquet setting.
  • A pre-function space at the Centre, with reflective patterns on the floor and ceiling.
  • A pre-function space at the Centre, with reflective patterns on the floor and ceiling.
  • Inlaid fabric pattern on wood columns at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog.
  • The social hall courtyard, with concrete benches to facilitate conversation.
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Article: Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre in Khorog opens its doors to the Jamat

Shimmering bright on the evening of 12 December 2018, the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Khorog opened its doors to the Jamat on the eve of Salgirah. At the foot of the Pamir mountains, and situated beside Khorog City Park and the Gunt River, the Centre provides a purpose-built space for congregation, contemplation, and contribution to civil society.

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