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Prince Karim Aga Khan dies: Who will be the next spiritual leader?

Prince Karim Aga Khan was founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network

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Prince Karim Aga Khan dies: Who will be the next spiritual leader?

Prince Karim Aga Khan was founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network

Prince Karim Aga Khan dies: Who will be the next spiritual leader?
Prince Karim Aga Khan dies: Who will be the next spiritual leader?

Prince Karim Aga Khan, also known as the Aga Khan IV, who is a revered spiritual leader, and philanthropist, recently passed away at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal.

After the death of 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims,  there have been speculations about which son will take charge.

Who was Prince Karim Aga Khan?

Born in Geneva, Switzerland, Prince Karim al-Hussaini was one of the world’s fifteen richest royals, according to Forbes.

He founded the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in 1967, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those in need, mainly in Asia and Africa.

Fortune

Prince Karim Aga Khan aka the Ismaili community imam left behind an estimated net worth of $13.3 billion, according to the same publication.

Prince Karim Aga Khan’s children

Prince Karim Aga Khan had three children; a daughter, Zahra Aga Khan, and two sons, Rahim Aga Khan and Hussain Aga Khan.

Rahim Aga Khan

Prince Rahim Aga Khan is the second and the eldest son of the Ismaili community imam.

Born in 1971 in Geneva, Switzerland, he has been actively involved for many years in the governance of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).

He currently chairs the AKDN Environment and Climate Committee and co-chairs AKDN's Budget Review Committees.

Hussain Aga Khan

Prince Hussain Aga Khan was born in 1974 and is the third child, and second son of Aga Khan IV.

He is an environmental activist and photographer who has contributed to conservation efforts and the protection of endangered species.

He is also involved in the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), which works to protect the environment and mitigate climate change.