The Aga Khan IV, who died last week at the age of 88, was considered one of the wealthiest (and one of the best-connected) royals in the world. Now his son, Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini, has acceded to th

Prince Rahim succeeds his late father, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, who passed away on February 4 at the age of 88

The Aga Khan IV was often referred to as a philanthropist, but the description ignores the spiritual impetus for his work.

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.

The Aga Khan was the spiritual leader of about 12 million people from the Ismaili sect of Islam, having inherited his title at the age of 20.

His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V on Tuesday received global leaders of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community at his accession Ceremony. The event took place at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon, Portugal. The Accession Ceremony marks the formal assumption by the Shia Ismaili Imam, of his role, following the passing of his predecessor.