Aga Khan IV (Prince Karim Al-Hussaini)

The 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, passed away.

• About Aga Khan: Born on December 13, 1936, in Creux-de-Genthod, Switzerland, to Joan Yarde-Buller and Aly Khan.

o He succeeded his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan, as Imam in 1957 at the age of 20.

o Regarded as a spiritual leader, advocating Islam as a compassionate, tolerant faith that upholds human dignity.

o He was known as a builder of bridges between Muslim societies and the West, avoiding political involvement.

o He was the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).

ü Key AKDN projects include Aga Khan Health Services, Aga Khan Schools, Aga Khan Foundation, Aga Khan University, and the University of Central Asia.

o In 2015, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award.