Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the global Ismaili Muslim community, has passed away at the age of 88. His death was officially confirmed on Tuesday.

Half-British prince Rahim al-Hussaini has been named the new Aga Khan, becoming the spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims and taking over a philanthropic empire worth $13 billion.

Waleed, popularly known as the sleeping prince, has passed away after 20 years in a coma. His father announced it through his Twitter account.

Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini has been named the new Aga Khan, succeeding his late father, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, as the spiritual leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims worldwide.

Who was Aga Khan? Billionaire Shia Ismaili Muslim leader who was descendant of…, once gifted Indian govt his… Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV was born on December 13, 1936, in Geneva.

Prince Karim, 88, was given the title of “His Highness” by Queen Elizabeth in July 1957, two weeks after his grandfather, the Aga Khan III, unexpectedly made him heir to the family’s 1,300 ...

Considered by followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was a student when his grandfather picked him to lead the Shia Ismaili Muslim diaspora.

Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini, center, who was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan, carries the coffin during the funeral of Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV, at the Ismaili Muslim community ...

Prince Karim Aga Khan, Leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88 Throughout his life, His Highness the Aga Khan IV emphasised that “Islam is a thinking, spiritual faith that teaches compassion and ...

Prince Karim, 88, was given the title of “His Highness” by Queen Elizabeth in July 1957, two weeks after his grandfather, the Aga Khan III, unexpectedly made him heir to the family’s 1,300 ...