Egypt, Aga Khan

Why Aga Khan IV was buried in Egypt, its significance
Aswan also holds a historical significance for the Aga Khan family as it pays homage to the Fatimid dynasty, from which the Ismaili Imams trace their lineage. With the burial of Aga Khan IV in Aswan, Egypt now holds the mausoleums of two Ismaili spiritual leaders.
Why was Aga Khan IV laid to rest in Egypt’s Aswan?
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, was laid to rest in Aswan, Egypt, on Sunday during a private ceremony. His death, which was announced on February 4, 2025, at the age of 88, has left the global Ismaili Muslim community in mourning. He was laid to rest in Aswan in accordance with his last wish.
Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial
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
Aga Khan IV to be buried in Egypt on Sunday
The late Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, who died on Tuesday in Lisbon after nearly seven decades as the spiritual leader of the global Ismaili Muslim community, will be buried in Egypt on Sunday,
Aga Khan, late leader of Ismailis, to be buried in Egypt today
GILGIT: Prince Karim Aga Khan Al Hussaini, the 49th imam of Ismaili Muslims, will be buried in the Egyptian city of Aswan on Sunday.
His Highness the Aga Khan laid to rest in Egypt in a private ceremony
The Aga Khan’s burial came five days after he passed away on February 4 in Lisbon, Portugal, at the age of 88.
Private burial service held in Egypt for Aga Khan, hereditary imam of Shiite Ismaili Muslims
A burial service for Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims, was held in the southern Egyptian province of Aswan on Sunday.
Prince Karim Aga Khan buried in Egypt's Aswan
Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili community, was buried on Sunday at a private ceremony in Aswan city of Egypt, according to a statement issued by
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V takes over role of spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims
Prince Rahim succeeds his late father, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, who passed away on February 4 at the age of 88
Aga Khan’s funeral service held in Portugal ahead of private burial ceremony in Egypt
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Spain’s King Emeritus Juan Carlos were among the dignitaries who attended Saturday’s private ceremony for His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini at the Ismaili community center. Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and the mayor of Lisbon were also among the mourners.
Aga Khan, the leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial ceremony
The Aga Khan IV was laid to rest on Sunday at a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt. The death of Prince Karim – the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims – was announced Tuesday by ...
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Aga Khan IV laid to rest in Egypt
The interment was attended by Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th Ismaili Imam, family members, and leaders of the global ...
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This Baby Grew Up to Be the Next Aga Khan
Hussaini, the fourth Aga Khan, is set to be buried on Sunday in Egypt, but headlines are now shifting to his son, Prince ...
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Aga Khan’s big contribution to education
In 1908, the British Colonial Government appointed Prof Nelson Fraser as an education adviser for East Africa. His first task was to review the prevailing socio-economic and cultural environment and ...