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Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, 49th Hereditary Imam of Ismaili Muslims, Passes Away at 88.

Obituary | Dated: 11 Feb 2025

In February 2025, Prince Karim Al-Husseini Aga Khan (also known as Aga Khan IV), the 49th hereditary imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and a renowned philanthropist, passed away at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal. He was born on December 13, 1936, in Geneva, Switzerland.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Prince Rahim Al-Husseini has been appointed as the 50th imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.
  • - In 1957, at the age of 20, Prince Karim Al-Husseini Aga Khan became the imam of the Ismaili Muslims, a branch of Shia Islam, following the passing of his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan.
  • - Queen Elizabeth II bestowed upon him the title of "His Highness" in 1957.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) In 1959, he founded the Nation Media Group (NMG), which has grown into the largest independent media organization in East and Central Africa.
  • (ii) He was the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), one of the world's largest private development organizations.
  • (iii) In 2015, the Government of India (GoI) awarded him the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honor, for his contributions to social development in India.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently passed away at the age of 88 and was the 49th hereditary imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims?

Correct Answer: Prince Karim Aga Khan IV

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