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Canada and the Aga Khan IV: partners in pluralism
A true global citizen who championed pluralism, the Aga Khan IV’s funeral prayers were carried out in Lisbon, Portugal as world leaders paid their respects and was later laid to rest in Aswan, Egypt as Sunni Nubians carried his casket and Coptic Christian Churches rang the bells – both glorious and symbolic.
The Aga Khan IV, Wealthy Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88
At the age of 20, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini inherited the reins of a Shia Muslim lineage and used his entrepreneurship to become one of the world’s richest hereditary rulers.
Lessons for Ugandans from His Highness Aga Khan IV’s legacy
As Ugandans, we must work towards unity, respect for diversity, and reconciliation, because a divided society cannot progress. Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans As Ugandans, we can draw great lessons from his life—his investments in social services,
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.
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.
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,
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.
President eulogises 'visionary' Aga Khan IV
President Asif Zardari met with Prince Rahim Aga Khan V on Monday and offered his condolences on the passing of his father Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, who died in the Portuguese capital last week, the press wing of the President Secretariat said in a press release.
Aga Khan IV to be buried in Egypt on Sunday after emotional funeral service in Lisbon
The burial will be a private
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Aga Khan V meets Portuguese President after father's passing
Last week, the Aga Khan Development Network and the Ismaili religious community announced the passing of the Aga Khan IV, ...
Newly named Aga Khan V to lead 'nearly completed' Ismaili Center in Houston
Hussaini, will oversee the plans to open the million-dollar Ismaili Muslim community hub after his father's recent passing.
Aga Khan IV: a legacy of fame, fortune and goodwill that spread across the subcontinent and Africa
“The Imam is dead, long live the Imam!” With these words, Prince Aly Khan, the man who would have been Imam, embraced his son ...
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Brown alum Prince Rahim al-Hussaini ’95 named Aga Khan V, spiritual leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims
Last week, Prince Rahim al-Hussaini ’95 was named the spiritual leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims after his father, the ...
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Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV, patron of architecture and cultural heritage, dies at 88
Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV, died on February 4 in Lisbon, Portugal at age 88. As founder and chairman of the Aga Khan ...
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Understanding the Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims
(RNS) — The Aga Khan IV was often referred to as a philanthropist, but the description ignores the spiritual impetus for his work. (RNS) — On Tuesday (Feb. 4), Shah Karim al-Hussaini ...