The family traces their descent directly from Prophet Muhammad and the Aga Khan is treated as a head of state. The late Aga Khan III was very clear about his choice. He had written in his will: ...

His Highness Karim Aga Khan IV – widely regarded as a builder of bridges between Muslim societies and the West – secured refuge for roughly 7,000 Ismaili Muslims in Canada with the help of ...

The award comes months after the passing of his father, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. He died after nearly seven decades as the spiritual leader of the global Ismaili Muslim community.

Princess Zahra Aga Khan, the eldest daughter of the late Aga Khan IV, will today begin her East Africa tour in Uganda, demonstrating the Aga Khan family’s commitment to the region. Her visit ...

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(The Conversation) — Prince Karim Aga Khan, who died on Feb. 4, 2025, served as the religious leader of Ismaili Muslims around the world since being appointed as the 49th hereditary imam in 1957.

A life of service Born in 1936, Aga Khan IV succeeded his grandfather as Imam in 1957 at age 20. His primary concern was improving the quality of life for the Ismaili community and those around ...

On 4 February, Aga Khan IV passed away. His successor, Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini, now steps into the role as the new Aga Khan, tasked with carrying forward his father’s vision. 500 Business Champions: ...

Fast cars, yachts and racehorses are not the usual accoutrements of religious leaders, but they fitted the lifestyle of the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the world’s 12 million Ismaili ...

Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini, who was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan, watches with his children the coffin being placed in a hearse during the funeral of Prince Karim Al-Huss Donald Trump Draws ...

The world mourns the loss of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, a luminous figure whose impact transcended borders, faiths, and generations. A visionary leader, humanitarian, and beacon of wisdom ...

Ombreville's Erevann colt out of a half-sister to Group winner Top TossCredit: Aga Khan Studs The 2025 foaling season is a particularly exciting one for the Aga Khan Studs, with the arrival of the ...