Aga Khan: Billionaire and spritual leader dies at 88

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Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, at age 88 in Lisbon, Portugal. As the 49th hereditary imam, he was considered a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and led a global community of 12-15 million Ismaili Muslims.

Key Highlights:
  • Became spiritual leader at age 20 in 1957
  • Founder of the Aga Khan Development Network
  • Philanthropist who built hospitals, schools, and development programs
  • Owned extensive business interests and was worth approximately $1 billion
Legacy:
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  • Operated development initiatives across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
  • Employed 96,000 people through his charitable organizations
  • Recognized globally for promoting education, healthcare, and cultural understanding
Notable tributes came from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who called him a "symbol of peace, tolerance and compassion," and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, who praised his global development work.The Aga Khan Development Network will announce his successor, likely chosen from among his male descendants, in the coming weeks.

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