Aga Khan IV, a spiritual leader and a close friend of the late Queen Elizabeth II, has died at the age of 88.
He was the 49th imam of Ismailis, a title which he inherited at the age of 20 upon the death of his father.
A statement from the Aga Khan Development Network said, “His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family.
“Prince Karim Aga Khan was the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network.
“The announcement of his designated successor will follow.
“Leaders and staff of the Aga Khan Development Network offer our condolences to the family of His Highness and to the Ismaili community worldwide.
“As we honour the legacy of our founder, Prince Karim Aga Khan, we continue to work with our partners to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities across the world, as he wished, irrespective of their religious affiliations or origins.”
He is survived by his children: Princess Zahra, Prince Rahim, Prince Hussain and Prince Aly Muhammad, and four grandchildren.
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