The Mausoleum of Aga Khan is the mausoleum of Aga Khan III (Sir Sultan Muhammed Shah, who died in 1957). The mausoleum is located at Aswan along the Nile of Egypt, since Egypt was formerly the centre of power of the Fatimids, an Ismaili Shia dynasty. The construction of the mausoleum began in 1956 and ended in 1960. [1] .

2 days ago · ASWAN, Egypt (AP) — The Aga Khan IV was laid to rest on Sunday at a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt.. The death of Prince Karim - the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims - was announced Tuesday by the Aga Khan Development Network and the Ismaili religious community. His son, 53-year-old Rahim Al-Hussaini, has been named as the Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the world’s ...

1 day ago · The Aga Khan Mausoleum, located just 2.5 miles from the Aswan Train Station, is a place of deep historical significance. Built by Muhammad Shah, the Aga Khan III — the 48th Imam of the Ismaili ...

2 days ago · The casket of the late Prince Karim Aga Khan IV being carried by hand to the mausoleum of Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III, Aswan, Egypt, February 9, 2025. Photograph: Akbar Hakim / IPL. Casket of the late Prince Karim Aga Khan IV entering the mausoleum of his grandfather Aga Khan III where he was interred, Aswan, Egypt, 9 …

2 days ago · The Aga Khan IV was laid to rest on Sunday at a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt.. The death of Prince Karim – the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims – was announced Tuesday by ...

2 days ago · The Aga Khan IV was laid to rest on Sunday at a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt. ... who died Tuesday in Portugal, to be buried at the Aga Khan mausoleum, in Aswan, Egypt, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. ...

Jan 17, 2024 · Agha Khan Mausoleum stands as a revered monument, paying homage to the spiritual and cultural legacy of the Ismaili Muslim community. Located in Aswan, Egypt, this magnificent mausoleum is dedicated to His Highness Aga Khan III, …

Jan 10, 2023 · The history of the establishment of the most important landmarks and tourist attractions in Aswan, Egypt, information about the mausoleum of Aga Khan III, what it contains, what are the secrets of its construction, working hours, entrance ticket prices to …

Mar 18, 2020 · Visit The Agha Khan Mausoleum in Aswan to witness the serene resting place of the spiritual leader. Marvel at its majestic architecture and enjoy panoramic views of the Nile in a tranquil setting.

The Aga Khan Mausoleum is a shrine to Sultan Aga Khan I, one of the Pahlavi Sultans of India, who ruled from 1592 to 1605. Aga Khan died in Aswan while on a journey to Mecca. Characterized by its simple and elegant architecture, the Aga Khan Mausoleum is an important tourist attraction in Aswan.