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 ...

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: ...

GILGIT: Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, the new imam of Ismaili Muslims, has urged his followers to take action to protect climate. Prince Rahim, who formally assumed the mantle as the 50th ...

His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V has formally assumed his role as the new spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims community. The accession ceremony took place at the Diwan of the Ismaili ...

The Aga Khan is regarded as a direct descendent of the Prophet Muhammad Prince Rahim Al Hussaini Aga Khan V AFP Taking the name Aga Khan V, Prince Rahim Al Hussaini on Tuesday officially became ...

Work has resumed on the massive Ismaili Center near Buffalo Bayou after the death of the Aga Khan IV, the leader of the world's millions of Shia Ismaili Muslims known for his civic service in Houston.

Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV and 49th Imam of Nizari Ismaili Muslims, died February 4 in Lisbon. He was 88. The Aga Khan’s eldest son, Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini, has been designated the ...

The King has granted the new Aga Khan the title “His Highness”, Buckingham Palace has announced. Charles is continuing a long-standing royal tradition of bestowing the title on the spiritual l ...

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 ...

The King has granted the new Aga Khan the title “His Highness”, Buckingham Palace has announced. Charles is continuing a long-standing royal tradition of bestowing the title on the spiritual leader of ...

Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was laid to rest in Aswan, Egypt, on Sunday at a private burial ceremony attended by Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, family members, and leaders of the global Ismaili community ...

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The Ismaili religious community said Prince Karim will be laid to rest during a private burial ceremony in Aswan, Egypt, on Sunday. LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The funeral ...