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.

Rahim Al-Hussaini was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's millions of Ismaili Muslims. The 53-year-old succeeds his father, who died on Tuesday.

Ismaili Muslims community world-wide welcomed their new spiritual leader following the death of imam, Prince Karim Aga Khan.Rahim Al-Hussaini was named as the new Aga Khan, as per the will of his late father who passed away on Tuesday,