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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.

Khaama Press · 4h

The Aga Khan V Formally Enthroned as the 50th Hereditary Imam of Ismaili Muslims

The global Ismaili Muslim community witnessed a historic and deeply significant moment today as Shah Rahim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan V, formally ascended to the office of Imamat as the 50th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims.

CNN on MSN · 5d

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.

Associated Press News · 2d

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.

The Washington Post on MSN · 5d

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.

Religion News Service · 4d

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.

Associated Press News · 3d

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.

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 6d

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, dies; son named successor

The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the world's millions of Ismaili Muslims and a major philanthropist, has died. His son will succeed him.

The Express Tribune on MSN · 11h

Why was Aga Khan IV laid to rest in Egypt's Aswan?

Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, was laid to rest in Aswan, Egypt, on Sunday during a private ceremony.His death, which was announced on February 4, 2025, at the age of 88,

The Associated Press on MSN · 6d

The Aga Khan dies at 88; spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims was a global philanthropist

He was widely regarded as a builder of bridges between Muslim societies and the West despite his reticence to become involved in politics.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

His Highness the Aga Khan laid to rest in Egypt in a private ceremony

The Aga Khan’s burial came five days after he passed away on February 4 in Lisbon, Portugal,

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Tribute: Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV (1936–2025)

Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV and 49th Imam of Nizari Ismaili Muslims, died February 4. He was 88. The Aga Khan’s eldest son, Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini, has been designated the Aga Khan V.

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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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.