Aga Khan, the leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial ceremony
Prince Karim, 88, was given the title of “His Highness” by Queen Elizabeth in July 1957, two weeks after his grandfather, the Aga Khan III, unexpectedly made him heir to the family’s 1,300-year dynasty as leader of the Ismaili Muslim sect.
New Aga Khan named: Rahim Al-Hussaini succeeds father as Ismaili Muslims’ leader
Rahim Al-Hussaini was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims, following the death of his father.
Aga Khan IV, philanthropic leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88
As leader of a branch of Shiite Islam, the Aga Khan mixed business projects and humanitarian initiatives as he built a personal fortune.
Aga Khan’s funeral service held in Portugal ahead of private burial ceremony in Egypt
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Spain’s King Emeritus Juan Carlos were among the dignitaries who attended Saturday’s private ceremony for His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini at the Ismaili community center. Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and the mayor of Lisbon were also among the mourners.
Understanding the Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims
The Aga Khan IV was often referred to as a philanthropist, but the description ignores the spiritual impetus for his work.
Aga Khan IV laid to rest in private ceremony in Egypt
Prince Karim, Aga Khan IV, was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt. His son, Rahim Al-Hussaini, has been named Aga Khan V, continuing the Ismaili Muslim spiritual leadership. World leaders attended a service in Lisbon.
Private burial service held in Egypt for Aga Khan, hereditary imam of Shiite Ismaili Muslims
A burial service for Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims, was held in the southern Egyptian province of Aswan on Sunday.
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President eulogises 'visionary' Aga Khan IV
President Asif Zardari met with Prince Rahim Aga Khan V on Monday and offered his condolences on the passing of his father Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, who died in the Portuguese capital last week, the ...
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Why Uganda was ‘spiritual home,’ crown of the Aga Khan IV
The coronation of His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV in Kampala, in 1957, brought to Uganda the installation ...
The Next Aga Khan Is Named
Hussaini, the new spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, was named as the successor to his father, who died at 88.
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Aga Khan IV's Legacy: A Spiritual Leader and Bridger of Cultures
Hussaini, took place in Lisbon with global dignitaries in attendance. Surviving him is his son, Rahim Al-Hussaini, named as ...
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88
Considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, the Aga Khan was a business magnate​ and ...
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How many children did Aga Khan have? All about the billionaire and his family as he dies at 88
Husseini, known as Aga Khan IV, passed away on February 4, 2025, at 88, after serving as the 49th imam of Nizari Ismaili Muslims for more than 67 years.
King grants new Aga Khan title of ‘His Highness’
Charles is continuing a long-standing tradition and following in the footsteps of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
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President Zardari expresses condolences on demise of Prince Karim Aga Khan in Lisbon
President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday offered condolences to Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini on the death of his father, Prince Karim ...