Life in pictures: Ismaili spiritual leader Aga Khan

Millions of followers in mourning across the world as Prince Karim Al Husseini dies at 88

Last updated: February 05, 2025 | 13:24

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (R) talks with Prince Karim Aga Khan IV (L) at Windsor Castle on March 8, 2018 during a reception before dinner in honour of the diamond jubilee of his leadership as Imam of the Shia Nizari Ismaili Muslim Community.

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Ismaili spiritual leader the Aga Khan, Prince Karim Al Husseini died on Tuesday aged 88, leaving millions of followers in mourning across the world.

The Swiss-born philanthropist was given the title of Aga Khan at the age of 20 by his grandfather, who skipped the line of succession for the first time since the seventh century to appoint a "young man" of the "new age". Here is a look at his life and times through images.

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Life in pictures: Ismaili spiritual leader Aga Khan

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