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The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims and philanthropist, has died at 88

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims, died at age 88 in Portugal, surrounded by family, as announced by his foundation and community.
He became the Aga Khan IV at age 20, taking over leadership after his grandfather's death, and was known for philanthropy and development projects.
His philanthropic work included healthcare, education, and rural development, particularly in countries like Bangladesh, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan.
The Aga Khan is survived by three sons and a daughter, and he was recognized for bridging Muslim and Western cultures.

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Malay Mail

Aga Khan’s funeral to be held in Lisbon on Saturday

LISBON, Feb 6 — The funeral of Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims, will take place in Lisbon on Saturday, a representative of the community said. Prince Karim al-Husseini, 88, died on Tuesday. He was regarded as a direct descendent of the Prophet Mohammed and enjoyed near divine status as the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili sect. A ceremony to herald his successor is scheduled for next week. The private funeral will be…

16 days ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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The National

Aga Khan: Philanthropist and spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims dies aged 88

Prince Karim was synonymous with old-world glamour, but combined religious duty with secular philanthropy

17 days ago·Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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The Express Tribune

Prince Karim Aga Khan passes away at 88

Prince Karim Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the global Ismaili community, passed away on Tuesday, leaving his tens of millions of followers across the world in mourning, the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat said in a statement in the wee hours of Wednesday. According to the statement, the Aga Khan IV passed away in Lisbon Portugal, surrounded by his family, at the age of 88. It added that the eldest son of the late Aga Khan, Prince Rahim Aga Khan …

17 days ago·Pakistan

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Tribune India

Aga Khan, philanthropist and spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, no more - The Tribune

A spiritual leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims and one of the world’s most prominent philanthropists, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, known as Aga Khan IV, died on Tuesday in Lisbon, Portugal, at the age of 88.

17 days ago·Chandigarh, India

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