The 53-year-old was designated as the Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Muslims, in his father’s will. His father died Tuesday in Portugal.
The Ismaili Muslim community in Alberta is mourning the passing of Prince Karim Al-Husseini also known as the Aga Khan IV, and the 49th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim.
P rince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V was on Wednesday named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims following the death of his father, Prince Karim ...