Rahim Al-Hussaini is named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — 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. The Aga Khan is considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and is treated as a head of state.
Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV, patron of architecture and cultural heritage, dies at 88
Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV, died on February 4 in Lisbon, Portugal at age 88. As founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), the Aga Khan IV was one of architecture’s greatest patrons.
Educated in the US Rahim Al-Hussaini is the eldest son of the former Aga Khan, who died in Portugal on Tuesday.
As a mark of respect, a minute’s silence was held in his memory this morning at Goffs prior to the start of the February Sale ...
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