Aga Khan, Isma'ilism

Aga Khan, the leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial ceremony
The Aga Khan IV has been laid to rest in Egypt in a private ceremony. The governor of Aswan welcomed Prince Karim’s family at the southern Egyptian’s provinces airport ahead of the burial service on Sunday.
Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88
The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, has died at the age of 88. A post on social media from the Aga Khan Development Network says he passed away peacefully today in Lisbon, surrounded by his family.
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, has died at age 88
Treated as a head of state, the Aga Khan 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.
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.
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,
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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The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims and philanthropist, has died at 88
FILE - The Aga Khan, spiritual head of Ismaili Muslims, listens to a speech during the inauguration of the restored 16th century Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi, India, Sept. 18, 2013. (AP Photo ...
King Charles “Deeply Saddened” Over Passing of the Aga Khan IV
In July 1957, when his grandfather Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, the Aga Khan III, unexpectedly designated Karim his successor—bypassing his other descendants—the Queen gave him the nonhereditary title of ...
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Rahim Al-Hussaini is named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims
Prince Rahim Aga Khan poses for a photo session at the Palais Brongniart during the sixth edition of the Paris Peace Forum, on November 10, 2023 in Paris. Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini, son of Prince ...
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The Aga Khan IV, Wealthy Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88
Image The Aga Khan in 1957, shortly after inheriting the title from his grandfather. He was a 20-year-old Harvard student at the time.Credit...Reg Speller, via Fox Photos/Getty Images In his ...