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Aga Khan, the leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial ceremony
Prince Karim, 88, 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 IV to be buried in Egypt on Sunday after emotional funeral service in Lisbon
The Egyptian city of Aswan will on Sunday, February 9 be the resting place for His Highness Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, the 49th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, following an emotional funeral ceremony held in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday.
Funeral ceremony of Aga Khan IV held on Saturday
The funeral ceremony for Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, the 49th imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, took place Saturday morning at the Ismaili Centre Lisbon. Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th Ismaili imam,
PANNIER: Prince Karim Aga Khan IV obituary
By Bruce Pannier Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of some 15 million Ismaili Muslims worldwide, died in Portugal on February 4 aged 88. The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) announced the passing of the “49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad” on their website.
His Highness the Aga Khan IV: End of an era
The death of His Highness the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and founder of the Aga Khan Development Network, marks the end of a legacy defined by unparalleled vision, generosity, and philanthropy. Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV passed away in Lisbon, Portugal, on Tuesday, surrounded by his family. He was 88.
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
The Ismaili religious community said Prince Karim will be laid to rest during a private burial ceremony in Aswan, Egypt, on Sunday.
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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 ...
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The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88
He will be buried in Lisbon but a burial date was not released. The Aga Khan, also known as Mawlana Shah Karim Al Hussaini Aga Khan IV, became the Aga Khan at 20 as a Harvard ...
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OBITUARY: Karim Aga Khan — Imam of the atomic age
SHAH Karim Al Hussaini, better known to the world as the Aga Khan, was a prince without a physical realm. Yet he mingled with kings and presidents, and oversaw a fortune reportedly worth ...
Funeral Ceremony Of Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV Scheduled On Feb 8 In Portugal's Lisbon; Spiritual Leader To Be Buried In Egypt On Feb 9
Mumbai: The funeral ceremony for Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, the 49th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, will take ...