The Aga Khan IV, Prince Karim, was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt, on Sunday. He passed away on Tuesday at the age of 88.
His son, Rahim Al-Hussaini, has succeeded him as the Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims.
A private funeral service was held in Lisbon, attended by dignitaries including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The Aga Khan was considered a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and was treated as a head of state.
He was a renowned philanthropist and business magnate, and his development network works in over 30 countries, focusing on healthcare, education, and rural development.
