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, has left the global Ismaili Muslim community in mourning. He was laid to rest in Aswan in accordance with his last wish.

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.

Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, died in Lisbon on Tuesday, The Aga Khan Development Network's confirmed on social media. AKDN further revealed that the 88-year-old's designated successor will be announced soon.

The Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the world’s Shi’ite Ismaili Muslims, has died at the age of 88. The wealthy imam, who promoted a moderate form of Islam, has also been known for his multimillion-dollar development projects that have benefited communities throughout Asia and Africa.

His charities ran hundreds of hospitals, educational and cultural projects, largely in the developing world OBITUARY | AGENCIES | The hereditary spiritual leader or Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, the Aga Khan,

Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan IV has died at 88. He was the spiritual leader of the millions of Ismaili Muslims across the world. They believed that he was a direct descenda

Aga Khan IV, leader of Ismaili Muslims, was buried in Aswan, Egypt, following a private ceremony in Lisbon. His successor, Aga Khan V, was named by will.

Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, passed away at 88 in Lisbon. His legacy as a spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist impacting