Aga Khan, Egypt and Ismaili Muslims

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.
New Aga Khan named: Rahim Al-Hussaini succeeds father as Ismaili Muslims’ leader
Rahim Al-Hussaini was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims, following the death of his father.
Private burial service held in Egypt for Aga Khan, hereditary imam of Shiite Ismaili Muslims
A burial service for Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims, was held in the southern Egyptian province of Aswan on Sunday.
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims and philanthropist, has died at 88
PARIS (AP) — The Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims at age 20 as a Harvard undergraduate and poured a material empire built on billions of dollars in tithes into building homes, hospitals and schools in developing countries, has died. 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.
His Highness the Aga Khan laid to rest in Egypt in a private ceremony
The Aga Khan’s burial came five days after he passed away on February 4 in Lisbon, Portugal,
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Aga Khan, businessman and spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt
Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan, a business magnate, philanthropist and the leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims worldwide, has been laid to rest in a private ceremony in Egypt. The death of ...
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The Aga Khan, Muslim Spiritual Leader Who Juggled Philanthropy, Business, And Faith, Dead At 88
A funeral ceremony is being held today in Lisbon for the Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the world's Shi'ite Ismaili Muslims who passed away in Portugal on February 4 at the age of 88.
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Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies
Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan has died at the age of 88, his charity the Aga Khan Development Network has announced. Prince Karim Aga Khan was the 49th ...
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The Aga Khan: Philanthropist and spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims dies
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