ASWAN: Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismailis, was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt.
His successor, Prince Rahim Aga Khan, attended the funeral with family and dignitaries. A ceremonial boat procession carried his coffin to the Mausoleum of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah.
A new mausoleum will be built as his final resting place. The Aga Khan, known for his global philanthropy, died in Lisbon at the age of 88.
Prince Rahim was named the 50th hereditary Imam upon his death.
Prince Karim Aga Khan was widely respected for his humanitarian work, particularly in Asia and Africa, through the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). He was the recipient of numerous international honours, including honorary citizenship of Canada and Pakistan’s highest civilian honours, the Nishan-e-Imtiaz and Nishan-e-Pakistan. His legacy in education, healthcare, and cultural preservation continues to inspire millions around the world.
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